Interesting turn of events. I found the level sensor voltage in ProTool. The sensor can have two positions it seems. I think it was initially in the proper position. If you recall, I said the sensor was movable and then it sorta snapped into a different orientation.
I guess that’s the plastic arm moving from one position to another.
When I inspected it just now, the arm was pinned vertically and would display a constant 0.5V. Pic taken from under the car.
I was able to manipulate the plastic arm and it snapped into this resting position. This must have been the original position I found it in a few days ago before I moved it. I am confident that this is the correct arm position. I don’t recall exactly but I think ProTool showed 2V with the rear up on the ramps and it can vary by 0.1V if I press on the trunk.
I have yet to test the headlights as it will not be dark for another 90 minutes. What’s got me scratching my head is that I am confident that it’s back in the original position I found it before I removed the back wheel and manipulated it. So I fear that it will still be aimed low.
The front sensor voltage also varies with pressure that I apply to the front of the car. In my level garage, I am getting 3V front sensor and 1.78V rear.
Can anyone check their values?
Edited to Add:
I drove briefly around the neighborhood. I think it’s much better. I’m still confused though. I distinctly recall manipulating the sensor into one of the resting positions. I can only assume that since I found it vertical tonight, it was horizontal when I initially poked around. It’s not adding up but whatever.
I really wish I had used ProTool initially before doing anything. It would have given a good baseline.
I’ll need to drive through the city at night before I can put this to rest but it’s looking promising. It may only be a fine adjustment via the screws at this point.
Thanks to all for the advice.
I guess that’s the plastic arm moving from one position to another.
When I inspected it just now, the arm was pinned vertically and would display a constant 0.5V. Pic taken from under the car.
I was able to manipulate the plastic arm and it snapped into this resting position. This must have been the original position I found it in a few days ago before I moved it. I am confident that this is the correct arm position. I don’t recall exactly but I think ProTool showed 2V with the rear up on the ramps and it can vary by 0.1V if I press on the trunk.
I have yet to test the headlights as it will not be dark for another 90 minutes. What’s got me scratching my head is that I am confident that it’s back in the original position I found it before I removed the back wheel and manipulated it. So I fear that it will still be aimed low.
The front sensor voltage also varies with pressure that I apply to the front of the car. In my level garage, I am getting 3V front sensor and 1.78V rear.
Can anyone check their values?
Edited to Add:
I drove briefly around the neighborhood. I think it’s much better. I’m still confused though. I distinctly recall manipulating the sensor into one of the resting positions. I can only assume that since I found it vertical tonight, it was horizontal when I initially poked around. It’s not adding up but whatever.
I really wish I had used ProTool initially before doing anything. It would have given a good baseline.
I’ll need to drive through the city at night before I can put this to rest but it’s looking promising. It may only be a fine adjustment via the screws at this point.
Thanks to all for the advice.
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