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Took the OS light out to compare the position of the thread and they were quite different, so I adjusted the NS to roughly to match and found the light had got even lower, so turned it back the other way and got it back to where it was.

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Someone on another forum suggested that it might be the "base" that the whole light unit sits on which needs adjusting (

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Disconnect inside the headlight

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That said, it sounds like something has become disconnected inside the headlight.

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Adjust (

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Suggestion · Original poster

Someone on another forum suggested that it might be the "base" that the whole light unit sits on which needs adjusting (

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Adjust light out of the car

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Since that wasn’t working I figured I would try adjusting the light out of the car with a bit of trial and error, but even after 4 or 5 rotations the position of the light hadn’t changed when I put it back in the car.

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Suggestion · Original poster

Currently trying to adjust the N/S headlight on my 2004 Turbo as it’s a little bit low but not having much luck.

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Suggestion · Original poster

Someone on another forum suggested that it might be the "base" that the whole light unit sits on which needs adjusting (

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Adjust light out of the car

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Suggestion · Original poster

Since that wasn’t working I figured I would try adjusting the light out of the car with a bit of trial and error, but even after 4 or 5 rotations the position of the light hadn’t changed when I put it back in the car.

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Headlight height adjustment issues

Adjust n/s headlight

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Suggestion · Original poster

Currently trying to adjust the N/S headlight on my 2004 Turbo as it’s a little bit low but not having much luck.

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Headlight height adjustment issues

Adjust ns

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Took the OS light out to compare the position of the thread and they were quite different, so I adjusted the NS to roughly to match and found the light had got even lower, so turned it back the other way and got it back to where it was.

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Headlight height adjustment issues

Disconnect inside the headlight

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

That said, it sounds like something has become disconnected inside the headlight.

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Headlight height adjustment issues

Replace when i put it back in the car

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Suggestion · Original poster

Since that wasn’t working I figured I would try adjusting the light out of the car with a bit of trial and error, but even after 4 or 5 rotations the position of the light hadn’t changed when I put it back in the car.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Currently trying to adjust the N/S headlight on my 2004 Turbo as it’s a little bit low but not having much luck. I bought a long hex key (150+ mm) with a ball end as I’ve seen recommended. Removed the light and confirmed it fits in the relevant socket and turned it to get a feel for the resistance. I then refitted the light and put the key through the lower hole in the inner wing. I can feel it engage with the socket in the light, but when I try to turn it it feels like there isn’t any resistance (like it’s slipping out of the socket) and the light doesn’t move. Since that wasn’t working I figured I would try adjusting the light out of the car with a bit of trial and error, but even after 4 or 5 rotations the position of the light hadn’t changed when I put it back in the car. Am I doing something wrong, or is something broken?

POST 2Original post

Have you tried the adjuster on the offside light, to give you an idea of what it should feel like? (Assuming it works, of course). That said, it sounds like something has become disconnected inside the headlight.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I ended up taking the back off the light and confirmed that the screw was moving the internal mechanism. Took the OS light out to compare the position of the thread and they were quite different, so I adjusted the NS to roughly to match and found the light had got even lower, so turned it back the other way and got it back to where it was. The issue now is that even with the NS light adjustment at max travel in the "up" direction it's still about 1-2cm lower than the OS, so although the mechanism is moving the light, it feels like it isn't properly calibrated for the mid point if that makes sense?

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yeah, they are Litronic. Someone on another forum suggested that it might be the "base" that the whole light unit sits on which needs adjusting ( https://911uk.com/porsche/headlamp-adjustment-manually.48164/post-500632 ) so going to try that before embarking on disassembling the units themselves but will bear your suggestion in mind, thanks!

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