Greetings everyone,

I have searched for an answer to this and can't find the answer. My car is a 2014 981S. I do have the self leveling Bi-Xenon lamps on my car. I seldom drive this car at night but I went to a local event last night in the car. To my surprise the vertical alignment of the headlamps was way off on both sides. Basically I could drive with the high beams on without bothering anyone I met or followed. So I have to go back and think what has changed since I last drove the car in the dark.

The only two things that have changed are the addition of the X73 suspension and a recent PPF replacement on the front of the car. So I'm thinking the suspension would only slightly change the rake of the vehicle but perhaps this is not correct. The headlamps were removed for the PPF application.

When I start the car the lights perform the self alignment and seem to work normally other than the vertical alignment. From what I have read the base setting is adjustable and might be the answer. Could someone provide guidance on the best remedy for this situation.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

See if the attached info is what you're looking for.

 

Well that's super helpful and much appreciated. I will say it also seems very complicated. I'm now wondering if I should have a professional do this or give it a shot on a garage door. I'm a little worried about screwing something up.

Aside from tool, which I have, all I have to work with is a garage door. I do not have an alignment tool. Has anyone successfully done this without the alignment tool?

Thanks again!

 

Its been years but somewhere there is a template for adjusting the headlights based on parking a specific distance from a wall or the garage door.

 

I did find a You Tube video that may be helpful. I just can't figure out how or why they got out of adjustment. I can get the tool and give it a shot.

Thank you.

 

If the headlight buckets were removed for any reason make sure they are locked.

 

They were removed for the PPF replacement but this was done by a shop that specializes in Porsche. The lights appear to be fully flush with the fenders. I thought once they were pushed in firmly they snapped to lock but I’ve never taken them out myself.

 

Here's a (very) detailed procedure from Daniel Stern Lighting you can do yourself. The trick is to find a level surface next to a vertical wall, not always easy since most pavement slopes away from buildings for water drainage

https://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

 

I would definitely find the cam lock tool that should be in your tool kit and double check that the cams are locked. I would unlock and then lock. It takes considerable force but then there is a perceptible pop when they lock. I bought a larger tool with more leverage. It doesn't happen too often but I've seen more than one headlight bucket at the track.

 

Well that's great information there. I guess I was overly paranoid about messing up the PDLS actuators. Luckily I have perfect spot at home to do the alignment. I guess I'm still baffled how they got out of adjustment to begin with.

The shop that removed them has agreed to look at it with me so I'm going to see how that goes first.

Thanks again for the information!

 

Hey guys, I finally got this project done. Thanks for all the input. If it wasn’t mentioned before the screw is a 5 mm ball. I’d recommend a long tee handle wrench but a standard 5 mm wrench will work, it’s just more aggravating.