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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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Adjust Xenon Headlights on W164

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Is there any way to adjust the xenon headlights on thr US 2007 ML350? I know that they are self adjustable and I can actually see that they are performing the initial "calibration" every time that I start the car. However I do feel that they dont point high enough and I wonder whether I can adjust them to point slightly higher.
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 11:42 PM
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No not really. Might be time to get new bulbs.
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 11:46 PM
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It’s German law that cars fitted with hid lighting must also be fitted with automatic headlight self leveling.

It’s also required they have headlight washing ... a quick way to observe whether a particular car has hid.
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Old Jul 12, 2019 | 05:22 AM
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Yes there is a manual adjustment w/o the aimer. Must do it at night on a level ground facing a flat wall and mimic the requirements.
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Old Jul 12, 2019 | 11:50 AM
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Great thank you. I will replace the bulbs because they are old and then if the problem is not solved I will consider the adjustment.
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Go for the Philipps xtremevision

i love them. Osram cbb is a good one too
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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Go for the Philipps xtremevision

i love them. Osram cbb is a good one too
I followed the guide provided in another thread and I replaced the bulbs. However I cant place the igniter in the proper position. The bulb is at the correct place and both the metallic grips are locked. However when I put the igniter in place its "legs" enter the "four holes" but I can't twist it clockwise.

This happens on both the left and right bulbs. Any suggestions?
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