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(Message started by: pagey on May 22^nd, 2011, 9:39am)

Title: driving on the right
Post by pagey on May 22^nd, 2011, 9:39am

Hello all.
Anybody know the answer to this one? in a couple of weeks time, I will be going to France for a few days. I'm going in the Focus which has those Xenon headlights with auto-dipping. I believe they can be adjusted to swing the beam the other way. I called in to the FMD and they said they could do it but it would be about £50 and then I'd have to take it back to have them re-set for another £50. I'm sure it could be done at home for a little under nothing. Anyone know how?
All the best.
Trev. :)

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by Highlander on May 22^nd, 2011, 12:17pm

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/headlights.htm

Sorry didnt read that right, not sure how the focus works, could be similar to the Scorpio?

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by Simmo on May 22^nd, 2011, 1:42pm

Trevor.... The power of Google....Have a look at This page (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=17428) from Honest John. Third item mentions the Focus St. Looks like Stuart was right ..except...you may have to remove a cover to get at the lever.. Got to be worth a look. Enjoy your trip and hope Moll is ok. Mike. :)

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by pagey on May 23^rd, 2011, 8:25am

Thanks Stuart & Mike. Will have a go soon and let y'all know if it works.
Trev. :)

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by Baz on May 23^rd, 2011, 6:52pm

Is it not in the handbook?

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by pagey on May 24^th, 2011, 3:47pm

Baz. All it says in the handbook is- when fitted with Xenon bulbs, it has to be adjusted professionally. Could be that playing with them can upset the self- levelling facility. Anyway, this AM I took it to a mechanic chum and we did it. One screw at the top and the whole unit comes away from the body. Two access holes on the back with rubber covers. Peeling the right one off gives you access to the adjustment lever. The whole thing took about five minutes if that. This saves £100! So yes, it cost slightly less than nothing!
Trev. ;)

Title: Re: driving on the right
Post by Simmo on May 24^th, 2011, 4:40pm

That's great news Trevor.....See you at Badgers sometime!!. ;) ;D