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Pushed my headlight adjustment screw in to far.

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tspappe

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Well I was adjusting headlights tonight according to the Manuel. Left light was to low and right light was very high. I was turning and adjusting and the screw went all the way in. I just replaced headlight bulbs a couple of days ago and fixed mirrors today. So I know how to take dash off and get in there. Where will the screw be at? Under headlight? So I assume I don't need to take rubber cap off? I will need a new screw since the head is stripped. Has anyone replaced the adjustment screw? How did it go? Any tips or advice on what I should expect? Thank you. 2009 RS
 
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cable ?

IMG_20171110_135448.jpg here is the right side of my r-t ( if you zoom in , if you can ? there is a black cable that is running up and down , right in front of the air cleaner box ,and right behind the plastic part of the body , this cable is attacked too the adjustment arm , which is bronze or copper in color with splines , this is what we use to adjust the up and down on the lights ) I am not sure what screw you were adjusting ? I my not be in the same part area you are working with . just give you some information incase you were using the wrong location on your situation ...
 
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:popcorn: https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemp...ighting-system they only list GS for 2009:lecturef_smilie: but maybe you can see what your looking for:thumbup: { from this link , I see the whole exploded view of the light assembly , mmmm makes me think you do not have the adjustment cable on your cycle ... sorry for putting my 3 cents in and no change !
 
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Here's the adjusting screw. I'm not sure how you could have lost it.
Did you remove the locking nut ??
Then perhaps you pushed the cable through ? You should be able to reach behind and fish it back into the hole.
I hope this is helpful. Please keep us posted on your progress.

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This post is a geat example of why you should always start off by mentioning what style and model Spyder you are inquiring about . The RT's have knob and cable to adjust the headlights, do all Spyders adjust this way?
 
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ffrom the start it sounds like he took the light assembly apart , then tried too adjust from the head lamp area , like you did when auto motive lights were adjusted ... this might be where we are getting the wrong adjustment idea , they went through ...
 
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Seems from the parts list that there is no numbers for the adustment screws. There are two to each light a left to right and an up and down screw. On the GS,RS,RSS there is no cable involved just a direct screw adjuster. May have to talk to the parts guys and see if they have a better parts listing. :dontknow:
 
I am trying to take the collar off under headlight and it will not unsnap. I did remove 2 plastic screws in the front. Any suggestions?
 
tspappe said:
I am trying to take the collar off under headlight and it will not unsnap. I did remove 2 plastic screws in the front. Any suggestions?
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Did the same thing to mine. Not a good design at all. I had to go in from the back side and and shove it back thru. Still running the same headlight. Only way to repair it is a new headlight assembly. They done sale the parts needed to repair it. Also not a lot of room to get to it. The screw that adjust the headlight is like a ball socket. If you screw them in too far they will come out of socket. You can shove them back in but will come back out real easy now. I had to move my light by hand until I liked the way the shined.
David
 
The collar came off with some very hard tugs. I was able to use a pair of plyers to adjust the screw. Its hard to tell in daylight if I made any progress. So I will check tonight. I did notice I can move the lightbulb casing with my fingers. I will try that tonight of the plyers didn't make a difference.
 
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tspappe said:
Well I was adjusting headlights tonight according to the Manuel. Left light was to low and right light was very high. I was turning and adjusting and the screw went all the way in. I just replaced headlight bulbs a couple of days ago and fixed mirrors today. So I know how to take dash off and get in there. Where will the screw be at? Under headlight? So I assume I don't need to take rubber cap off? I will need a new screw since the head is stripped. Has anyone replaced the adjustment screw? How did it go? Any tips or advice on what I should expect? Thank you. 2009 RS
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IMHO , take the other one out and use that to get a New one to match ..... All the bolts -nuts etc. used on the Spyder are common metric items ..... The only thing I know for a fact is BRP had the rear speakers for the RT made to their SIZE specifications , the rear speakers are in a size that is not commercially made ( not that I could find anyway ) .... the fronts are standard 5.25 in. .....................Mike :thumbup:
 
BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
IMHO , take the other one out and use that to get a New one to match ..... All the bolts -nuts etc. used on the Spyder are common metric items ..... The only thing I know for a fact is BRP had the rear speakers for the RT made to their SIZE specifications , the rear speakers are in a size that is not commercially made ( not that I could find anyway ) .... the fronts are standard 5.25 in. .....................Mike :thumbup:
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The adjuster that controls the lights is a specialty made screw. It has a round piece made into it that fits in a plastic socket. Poor design. The round piece rotates in the socket as you adjust up or down. There is a plastic piece on the back side that stays stationary as you adjust it.

David
 
headlite screw

Warlock said:
The adjuster that controls the lights is a specialty made screw. It has a round piece made into it that fits in a plastic socket. Poor design. The round piece rotates in the socket as you adjust up or down. There is a plastic piece on the back side that stays stationary as you adjust it.

David
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:agree: .......... your right a specially designed part :banghead::banghead::banghead: ........WHY :banghead::banghead::banghead:
 
Warlock said:
Did the same thing to mine. Not a good design at all. I had to go in from the back side and and shove it back thru. Still running the same headlight. Only way to repair it is a new headlight assembly. They done sale the parts needed to repair it. Also not a lot of room to get to it. The screw that adjust the headlight is like a ball socket. If you screw them in too far they will come out of socket. You can shove them back in but will come back out real easy now. I had to move my light by hand until I liked the way the shined.
David
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David, how did you move them by hand? I just backed the screw in the opposite direction and I still had no change. I tried adjusting them by hand but that didn't work either. Also tried tapping the rubber part on a screwdriver and nothing either. I am puzzled
 
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David, how did you move them by hand? I just backed the screw in the opposite direction and I still had no change. I tried adjusting them by hand but that didn't work either. Also tried tapping the rubber part on a screwdriver and nothing either. I am puzzled
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I figured it out!!! You move the whole housing with your hands. Now trying to put the collar back on. I am going to give it a rest now and start fresh in the morning. Thank you!
 
tspappe said:
Well I was adjusting headlights tonight according to the Manuel. Left light was to low and right light was very high. I was turning and adjusting and the screw went all the way in. I just replaced headlight bulbs a couple of days ago and fixed mirrors today. So I know how to take dash off and get in there. Where will the screw be at? Under headlight? So I assume I don't need to take rubber cap off? I will need a new screw since the head is stripped. Has anyone replaced the adjustment screw? How did it go? Any tips or advice on what I should expect? Thank you. 2009 RS
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Sounds like you're 'screwed' … sorry had to do it!
 
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