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01-02-2009, 06:08 PM

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i just had a quick question.... just wanted to know if you turn ur steering wheel right or left the hid moves correct? i just notice my light moves right and doesnt go left... is that normal? (i am talking about the light beam... ) thanks for all your help

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01-02-2009, 06:13 PM

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Yes. It keeps the lights from shining into oncoming traffic. It works the opposite way in the UK, Thailand, etc. with RH drive.

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01-02-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='758085' date='Jan 2 2009, 10:13 PM

Yes. It keeps the lights from shining into oncoming traffic. It works the opposite way in the UK, Thailand, etc. with RH drive.

While standing still the cars light will steer toward the passenger side but when you are moving the lights steer in both directions.

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01-02-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by esmolol' post='758086' date='Jan 2 2009, 10:15 PM

While standing still the cars light will steer toward the passenger side but when you are moving the lights steer in both directions.

ok so if the car is parked and i steer it to the right side the light goes to the right... but if i steer to the left it does not move and just stays.. so your saying thats normal?

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01-02-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ey2001' post='758087' date='Jan 2 2009, 07:18 PM

ok so if the car is parked and i steer it to the right side the light goes to the right... but if i steer to the left it does not move and just stays.. so your saying thats normal?

yes