CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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adjusting headlights?

does anyone know how to adjust the headlight beams (making them higher or lower)? thanks

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Re: adjusting headlights?

Originally posted by 3 bAn 2 PoW 0
does anyone know how to adjust the headlight beams (making them higher or lower)? thanks

-Greg
there is a knob (kinda like a knob) you can turn using a flat head screwdriver or something to adjust the aim higher or lower.

if your car is under warranty, you can have the dealer aim it properly for you.

The car's manual also covers this procedure if you want more details.
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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anybody have a owner's manual they want to sell for a 99 clk430?

it seems as if i'm missing out on a whole lot of interesting stuff without it.



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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by clkal
anybody have a owner's manual they want to sell for a 99 clk430?

it seems as if i'm missing out on a whole lot of interesting stuff without it.



AL
Check out ebay, they have manuals for the W208 CLK every now and then...
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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alright... check it out... I got you pics of the pages that tell you about adjusting/aiming your headlights...

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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and here is Pic 2....
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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and lastly... here is Pic 3

Good luck in re-aiming it...
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:42 AM
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whoa! thanks danny...so much info...u seem to be the only here answering everyones questions. keep up the good work! hah...
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Originally posted by 3 bAn 2 PoW 0
whoa! thanks danny...so much info...u seem to be the only here answering everyones questions. keep up the good work! hah...
thanks

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haha... thanks for the compliment... I do what I can to help... its my 2nd nature (????) hehehe

I tried hanging out in the OT forum for 1 day and posting conversational nonsense once, but Brian kinda scolded me for doing it, so.... so I went back to only posting productive, helping, informative posts...

Glad I was of service to you...
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 07:13 AM
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I know this comment is a long time after your dicussion,but thanks very much Danny as you,ve just helped me too.
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This is not your fathers Oldsmobile.

The adjustment screw you folks are turning applies only for the standard headlamps............if your car has Xenon headlamps, the range adjustment operates automatically.

Hint: If it's not adjusting, check the fuse for the N71 headlight range adjustment control module (e.g. it's located in position 13 in the engine bay F1 fuse/relay box).

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