Testing auto-levelling lights

[Ste_]

Is there any way I can test if the auto-levelling is working - seeing it move the lights up and down?

My managers Saab always move the lights up and down when you turn the lights/ignition on. You can see the lights moving up and down when its parked facing a wall.

Is there a test function on the 182?

Ste

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

jack the car up at the front or back ?
will that work?

 

[edde]

Put the car infront of a brick wall and measure where the ligths are. Then sit on the boot. The rear axle has a sensor on it and will/should recognise the rear axle getting lower.

Dealerships can adjust the lights using there computers.

 

[Jones]

I think there is somthing wrong with mine as the passenger side seems to be very low like this _ - if you get my drift is that normal?

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by Jones on 14 November 2004

I think there is somthing wrong with mine as the passenger side seems to be very low like this _ - if you get my drift is that normal?

The passengers side is meant to be lower I think.

 

[davidwilson666]

Surely the drivers side if any should be lower? As to prevent dazzling oncoming drivers?

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Look at the headlights on any slope. If you go blind then youre auto-levelling is buggered.

Xenons are so bright they have a shield-like thing in front of them and the auto levelling makes sure the full power of the beam sits behind this.