Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights on
my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the headlights so
high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in another vehicle,
while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway, first trip to the
dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they might as well not be
on.

Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down such
that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got blinded from
oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the high beams on.
(Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do that!
http://tinyurl.com/a444l )

Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights too
low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them blinding you.

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:

> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights on
> my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the headlights so
> high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in another vehicle,
> while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway, first trip to the
> dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they might as well not be
> on.
>
> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down such
> that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got blinded from
> oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the high beams on.
> (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do that!
> http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>
> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights too
> low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them blinding you.
>
>

Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't
rocket science.


Matt

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:

> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights on
> my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the headlights so
> high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in another vehicle,
> while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway, first trip to the
> dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they might as well not be
> on.
>
> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down such
> that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got blinded from
> oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the high beams on.
> (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do that!
> http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>
> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights too
> low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them blinding you.
>
>

Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't
rocket science.


Matt

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:

> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights on
> my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the headlights so
> high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in another vehicle,
> while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway, first trip to the
> dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they might as well not be
> on.
>
> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down such
> that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got blinded from
> oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the high beams on.
> (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do that!
> http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>
> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights too
> low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them blinding you.
>
>

Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't
rocket science.


Matt

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
news:JCYzf.5362$lb.462586@news1.epix.net...
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights
>> on my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the
>> headlights so high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in
>> another vehicle, while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway,
>> first trip to the dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they
>> might as well not be on.
>>
>> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
>> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down
>> such that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got
>> blinded from oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the
>> high beams on. (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do
>> that! http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>>
>> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
>> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights
>> too low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them
>> blinding you.
>
> Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
> assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
> cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
> screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't rocket
> science.
>
>
> Matt
I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
but "these new headlights are just that way".

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
news:JCYzf.5362$lb.462586@news1.epix.net...
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights
>> on my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the
>> headlights so high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in
>> another vehicle, while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway,
>> first trip to the dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they
>> might as well not be on.
>>
>> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
>> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down
>> such that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got
>> blinded from oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the
>> high beams on. (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do
>> that! http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>>
>> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
>> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights
>> too low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them
>> blinding you.
>
> Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
> assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
> cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
> screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't rocket
> science.
>
>
> Matt
I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
but "these new headlights are just that way".

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
news:JCYzf.5362$lb.462586@news1.epix.net...
> Bob wrote:
>
>> I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a problem with the headlights
>> on my 06 Sonata GLS. Basically, it came from the factory with the
>> headlights so high, it blinded (verified by me driving towards it in
>> another vehicle, while my wife was driving it) oncoming traffic. Anyway,
>> first trip to the dealer resulted in headlights that were so low, they
>> might as well not be on.
>>
>> Next trip to the dealer the next day resulted in me lighting the trees
>> better than the road. On advice from people here, I adjusted them down
>> such that they lit the road, and didn't seem too high. I still got
>> blinded from oncoming traffic flashing because they think I've left the
>> high beams on. (Believe it or not, the NC DMV driver manual says to do
>> that! http://tinyurl.com/a444l )
>>
>> Off to the dealer I went again. They cranked them way down again. Anyone
>> else have a similar issue theirs? It seems the choice is either lights
>> too low to be usable, or blind the other guy which results in them
>> blinding you.
>
> Nope, mine were fine out of the box. I haven't looked at mine, but
> assuming they adjust with a screwdriver or hex wrench like most other
> cars, just adjust them yourself. Turn them down one revolution of the
> screw at a time until you get them where you want them. This isn't rocket
> science.
>
>
> Matt
I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
but "these new headlights are just that way".

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

I noticed similar on ours. While driving in front of my wife I noticed
that depending on what side of the lights your viewing bias is from,
that side appears brighter than the other. Switching your viewing bias
produces the same effect on the other side. I can only think that the
beams are a more focused than lights I've previously seen on other
vehicles...........Doc

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

I noticed similar on ours. While driving in front of my wife I noticed
that depending on what side of the lights your viewing bias is from,
that side appears brighter than the other. Switching your viewing bias
produces the same effect on the other side. I can only think that the
beams are a more focused than lights I've previously seen on other
vehicles...........Doc

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

I noticed similar on ours. While driving in front of my wife I noticed
that depending on what side of the lights your viewing bias is from,
that side appears brighter than the other. Switching your viewing bias
produces the same effect on the other side. I can only think that the
beams are a more focused than lights I've previously seen on other
vehicles...........Doc

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:
>
> I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
> that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
> similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
> the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
> second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
> on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
> but "these new headlights are just that way".

Find a level place to park ~10'in front of a wall with horizontal lines
on it, such as bricks, concrete blocks or siding. Adjust your headlights
so they both project to the same line on the wall. Test drive it. If
necessary, come back to the same place and re-adjust the lights. This
method allows you to adjust your lights in small increments and keep
them both at the same height.

BTW, there are DOT specifications for the adjustment of the headlights
and Hyundai provides specs. The dealer SHOULD have the equipment to
adjust the headlights properly.

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:
>
> I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
> that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
> similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
> the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
> second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
> on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
> but "these new headlights are just that way".

Find a level place to park ~10'in front of a wall with horizontal lines
on it, such as bricks, concrete blocks or siding. Adjust your headlights
so they both project to the same line on the wall. Test drive it. If
necessary, come back to the same place and re-adjust the lights. This
method allows you to adjust your lights in small increments and keep
them both at the same height.

BTW, there are DOT specifications for the adjustment of the headlights
and Hyundai provides specs. The dealer SHOULD have the equipment to
adjust the headlights properly.

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Bob wrote:
>
> I know it's not rocket science. As far as adjusting them, been there, tried
> that. If I adjust them so they light the road for a reasonable distance -
> similar to my other vehicle, there's alot of light that projects well above
> the surface of the road that annoys oncoming traffic. It's almost like a
> second beam that's angled up. You can actually adjust them with your fingers
> on the adjustment screws. The dealer says they've had several complaints,
> but "these new headlights are just that way".

Find a level place to park ~10'in front of a wall with horizontal lines
on it, such as bricks, concrete blocks or siding. Adjust your headlights
so they both project to the same line on the wall. Test drive it. If
necessary, come back to the same place and re-adjust the lights. This
method allows you to adjust your lights in small increments and keep
them both at the same height.

BTW, there are DOT specifications for the adjustment of the headlights
and Hyundai provides specs. The dealer SHOULD have the equipment to
adjust the headlights properly.

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Hi, Bob. Sorry to hear about your adjustment woes at the dealership.
I live in neighboring Virginia and notice when I visit my small
hometown that oncoming drivers sometimes flash their lights. This
occurred in my 96 Dodge Avenger, 2002 Sonata, and 2006 Sonata. I think
the connection is the driving/fog lights on all three vehicles. I
suspect some drivers see four distinct lights and assume high beams are
on. I do not experience this in the city (but lanes are often futher
separated.)

GeoUSA, moderator www.HyundaiExchange.com

Re: Headlights on 2006 Sonata
 

Hi, Bob. Sorry to hear about your adjustment woes at the dealership.
I live in neighboring Virginia and notice when I visit my small
hometown that oncoming drivers sometimes flash their lights. This
occurred in my 96 Dodge Avenger, 2002 Sonata, and 2006 Sonata. I think
the connection is the driving/fog lights on all three vehicles. I
suspect some drivers see four distinct lights and assume high beams are
on. I do not experience this in the city (but lanes are often futher
separated.)

GeoUSA, moderator www.HyundaiExchange.com