The headlights on your 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix can be adjusted
using adjustment screws
. The vertical adjustment screw is located on the top of the headlight assembly, while the lateral adjustment screw is on the outside edge of the headlight assembly.
How do you realign headlights?
Pull the car as close to the wall as possible and turn on your lights
. This way, you’ll find the centers of the low-beam headlights. Mark both spots with a single piece of horizontal tape running through the middle. Make the vertical tape marker about two feet long, again running through the center of the low-beams.
Where are the headlight adjustment screws?
Most adjustment screws are located
on the top and side of the light housing
. They should be clearly marked. If you cannot locate the screws, check your owner’s manual. It should be noted that some manufacturers have located the adjustment screws in the engine compartment behind the headlight housing.
How do you adjust headlights aiming?
The top of the low beam shining on the wall should be
at or slightly below the height of the center of the headlight lens
for most vehicles. You should expect the light pattern to be higher on the right side (passenger side) to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver’s side to prevent blinding other drivers.
How do you adjust the headlights on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Open the hood of your Grand Prix. Locate the
adjustment screws on each headlight
. The vertical adjustment screw will be on the top of the headlight and the horizontal adjustment screw will be on the lower outside edge of the headlight.
Can you fix headlight adjustment screws?
Adjustment screws are available online, but you may also
be able to order them from local auto parts stores
. Each headlight has a pair of adjustment screws, so you will have to get 4 in total if you’re planning on replacing all of them. They come with the plastic casing used to secure them to the headlights.
What do headlight adjustment screws do?
Headlight adjustment screws on top are used
to change the position of the headlights vertically
. When you turn them clockwise, they move the lights up, and when you turn them counterclockwise, they move the lights down.
How far should low beams shine?
Q: How Far Should Your Headlights Shine While on Low Beam? A: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the distance illuminated by low beam headlights is
about 160 feet
.
How much does it cost to get headlights adjusted?
From our research, it appears the costs to adjust your headlights, when using a professional, can range anywhere from
$25 to $60
; however, in a lot of scenarios, the headlights often do not need to be adjusted and it will be another problem causing your headlights to aim incorrectly.
Should LED headlights be vertical or horizontal?
LED headlights have light-emitting diodes on opposite sides of the bulb. When the bulb is installed in the headlight, these diodes should be
aligned horizontally at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock
.
Why is one headlight brighter than the other?
To fix the problem where one of the headlights is dinner or brighter than the other,
you will need to remove the dim bulb and replace it
. If that doesn’t fix the problem, check the voltage to the bulb. A short or poor ground can cause the voltage to be less than 12 volts.
How far should your headlights shine while on high beam?
High-beam headlights shine at an angle to illuminate the road
350 to 400 feet ahead
or about twice as far as low beams. (Remember that 68 mph equals about 100 feet per second. When you travel at highway speeds at night, low beams may give you only a second or two to react to a hazard.)
What is the difference between low beam and high beam headlights?
The difference between low and high beams is that
low beams are used for normal nighttime driving
while high beams are used in rural areas or small roads with very little or no light at all.
How do you remove headlight adjustment screws?
Once the cover is off of the headlight assembly, you will see the exposed adjuster screws sticking up from the base. Rotate them counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver to remove them.
What is the proper height for headlights?
The top of the low beam shining on the wall should be
at or slightly below the height of the center of the headlight lens
for most vehicles. You should expect the light pattern to be higher on the right side (passenger side) to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver’s side to prevent blinding other drivers.
How do you adjust a headlight with a broken adjuster?
Pull the car as close to the wall as possible and turn
on your lights. This way, you’ll find the centers of the low-beam headlights. Mark both spots with a single piece of horizontal tape running through the middle. Make the vertical tape marker about two feet long, again running through the center of the low-beams.
