HID not levelling correctly?

[sixspeed]

My passenger HID seems to be pointing rather low all of a sudden. Suddenly noticed it at the weekend, but not sure how long it's been like this.

I've got it booked into the dealer, but wondered if anyone else had experienced this? I know the headlights have some adjustment on them (despite being "auto-levelling") but I tried moving the adjuster to the limit and it's still pointing low compared to the drivers side. My guess is one of the motors, or the HID auto-levelling system is a little screwy on this side, but we'll see what BMW say...

 

[sp3ctre]

Not seen this before... does it raise up at all when you first switch them on, just not high enough? I know the passenger side is a little different but I don't think it's supposed to be lower. When's it going into the dealer? If it's a while, post a pic and maybe someone has some insight.

Moving this to "problems" forum (will leave shadow topic in here though)

 

[sixspeed]

Well it went in at lunchtime, whilst i waited - and it's a new headlight assembly apparently, as the adjuster/leveller has failed?

No big deal since it's under warranty, although I had stone-guard film applied to my headlights when I got the car, and they have said they can't replace this which is slightly annoying. I guess if I caused a fuss they might, but it was only abuot £30 so I'll just have to get it booked in to have it done again when the new light is fitted.

 

[inTgr8r]

FWIW...I recall reading about someone else having a similar issue.....

BMW replaced the HL unit, but the problem came right back.
It turned out to be a shorting problem in the harness coming from the HL.
Apparently water was finding it's way in from the wheel well.