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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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So I tried to adjust my headlights, halogen; found out that the projector part is just swinging. Any idea on how to fix? Do any of you have maybe a headlight taken apart that can take pictures? Am I just going to have to buy a new headlight?
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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if your unit is like those of the 210, the 'swinging' description isn't sounding too
good. they're gear driven and I hope the linkage hasn't fractured. pain in the tush
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:38 AM
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You're probably looking at replacement unless you want to do a DIY refurb job on it assuming you haven't damaged the gear system as Raymond pointed out. IMO time is money and it would be a lot less time consuming just to get a replacement.
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FIXED it...

My bulb went out so I reached back to get to the wires, in doing so I bumped a mechanism (will post pictures later today). I pushed the mechanism in and turned the cover to lock in place. ALL GOOD. HAPPY CAMPER!!!!
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Accidental fix? Win ahahah.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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The knob is on the attachment. That is what I had to push and turn-lock. How simple, ya.
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