Dimmed headlights

I find that, at night, my headlights are simply awful! When on bright, they’re fine but when dimmed, they are terrible! They almost seem to have a block over the top part of the beam so they shine only at a short distance. Any suggestions?

The first thing I would do is check the aim. The half beam you describe is standard. It is intended to throw light down the right side ditch while not blinding oncoming drivers.

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Hey Will,

A few years ago I had to have the dealership adjust a new regular headlamp replacement
because it blocked way too much of the beam so the the lamp only lit up the center line
about 15-20 feet. Brights were fine, but I could not see anything past the 15-20 feet.
The dealership finally got it right on the third try. This looked like a piece of material
was purposely blocking the lamp beam from the top. So, there is an adjustment to be had.
Good luck,
Bob

Bob Allen
kabob@wavecable.com

Switch to Osram Nightbreaker or Philips Pathfinder bulbs or better still also change the units for ones fitted to the X308.