kniff_666 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 i will be upgrading my pre-facelift JDM plastic headlights to some UK glass spec headlights at the weekend. Looking at the back of the UK unit and they seem to have an electronic adjuster for the headlight? is that right? It does not look like my current lights have this. If it is in fact the electronic adjuster then i will need some sort of switch inside the car to control it; so do i need a control switch and if so where from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 They can be adjusted from within the. Car. I'd imagine they are at default position when you install them without plugging them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 They can be adjusted from within the. Car. I'd imagine they are at default position when you install them without plugging them in. where is the adjuster switch within the car then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbooth Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 where is the adjuster switch within the car then? This along with the fog light switch is to the right of key slot on UK spec cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 You will not have an adjuster in your car, as mentioned it's only the UK spec cars that have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 As said the UK Supra had an in car beam height adjuster, there use to be a how to guide on mkiv.com but seems they are currently modifying the site. The lights can be adjusted manually using the 3 adjuster screws on the back of the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 If you can get that r/h piece of the dash from a UK breaker then it should be a pretty easy job to wire them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 so the UK spec lights can still be adjusted manually even if they have an electronic adjuster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 so the UK spec lights can still be adjusted manually even if they have an electronic adjuster? Yes, there are 3 threaded adjusters on the back for adjusting the low beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 cool many thanks for the help guys. i just hope that all the electrical connectors are the same fitment between J-spec and UK-spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 cool many thanks for the help guys. i just hope that all the electrical connectors are the same fitment between J-spec and UK-spec Yes the plugs will fit. The headlight bulbs are different on the UK and J-spec headlights, the J-spec headlight bulbs will fit in the UK headlights but the body diameter of the low beam bulb is 2mm narrower than the UK headlight bulb so *may* not seal properly. The correct bulbs for the UK headlights are low beam - 9006/HB4, high beam - 9005/HB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I'm just about to install my new Uk spec headlights so this thread has come in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've installed the Uk lights, and originally wired up the headlight level motors to a generic 4 position switch, (after working outthe wiring) but now I've bought a switch and lower right hand dash panel (same as Uk spec) from Keron I can email wiring diagram to anyone later It's really simple and handy to be able to adjust the beam heights, the adjustment screws on the Uk lights are onl really "fine tune" adjusters and for coarse height adjustment you really need to power up the electric adjusters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I've installed the Uk lights, and originally wired up the headlight level motors to a generic 4 position switch, (after working outthe wiring) but now I've bought a switch and lower right hand dash panel (same as Uk spec) from Keron I can email wiring diagram to anyone later It's really simple and handy to be able to adjust the beam heights, the adjustment screws on the Uk lights are onl really "fine tune" adjusters and for coarse height adjustment you really need to power up the electric adjusters Instead of using the 3 screws you can use the white plastic toggle on the back of the electric motor and adjust it manually with a philips screw driver. It only takes a few seconds Adjusting in car is obv much better, but using the white toggle is far better than the 3 screws. Edit: If you want to adjust it in situ, you'll need a 8mm socket, it slides straight over the white toggle then you can adjust it easily in a few seconds. Edited October 24, 2012 by SupraDan24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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