Headlight adjustment

[Bombardino]

Moved the car today for the first time in almost 5 months and noticed that the N/S headlight is pointing very high, I’ve tried adjusting it with the 2 adjusters under the bonnet to no avail. Has anyone got an idea of what the problem could be?
Trawling the internet hasn’t really given me a definitive answer.

 

[ph001]

Have a look at my post here... had a similar issue where one of my headlights went low:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94238&hilit=xenon

 

[Bombardino]

Have a look at my post here... had a similar issue where one of my headlights went low:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94238&hilit=xenon

Thanks for that, would this also prevent any movement by turning the adjustment screws under the bonnet because at the moment they do nothing.

 

[ph001]

Have a look at my post here... had a similar issue where one of my headlights went low:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94238&hilit=xenon

Thanks for that, would this also prevent any movement by turning the adjustment screws under the bonnet because at the moment they do nothing.

Unfortunately I doubt it. The mechanical adjustment is actioned through a plastic gear wheel and bowden cable. Not unusual for them to shear off if the previous owner has been hamfisted enough... https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e85-broken-headlight-adjuster.846830/

 

[kis]

Not even just that, the gear mech can get clogged, which can lead to it shearing. Even if you’re really careful.

You’re better off just taking the light off and having a proper look inside. Might be something inside has sheared as well, there are white arms which change the adjustment... I’ve seen this sheared on one of my parts headlights.

Having said that, it’s a bit strange for it just to be damaged. Normally something like that would require some sort of knock. If it’s just been sitting it’s a bit more mysterious.