Gabe McClintock Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 just installed my TRS HID kit and wanted to get everyones thoughts on the beam pattern i am getting. does this beam pattern right for a HID kit or have i done something incorrect? i haven't tried driving at night yet to see the pattern on the road ahead, but wanted to ask everyone here while i waited for dark.thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Looks ok.don't forget to readjust your beam height. At 25 feet I believe it's supposed to be 42" or something like that. Mine was off from the factory, actually both lamps were completely different. Edited September 13, 2013 by Edgieguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I actually need to align my headlights. My driver's side pattern is a bit high. Thanks for the tip Edgieguy! I did a quick search on the site on how to do this, because it was the first time I heard of it, and found this thread. Check it out: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/6077-2011-hid-vertical-adjuster/ Going to do get this done this afternoon or tonight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Adjusted the beam height on my Edge at lunch today. Here is a pic of the bolt that you need to turn to raise or lower the pattern: I didn't think the pic was as blurry as it turned out, sorry about that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Why the need to adjust? The projector beam pattern shouldn't have changed from halogen to HID (assuming you didn't bump anything). Cellbine, granted you have a completely new lens assembly, so you get a pass Gabe, your pattern looks OK. Taking a beam pattern from that close to a wall will make it look like yours. If you back away a bit and take a look, the cut-off lines should be more pronounced and even. Ultimately, you have to keep in mind that we are using halogen projectors with HIDs, so the beam pattern will vary from the OEM HID projectors. Which size kit did you install? 9005 or 9006? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc300c Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 You have a shadow on each beam pattern that's caused by the return wire which runs up the side of the bulb. You can see just under the 3 o'clock position. What bulb type did you buy? 9006 or 9012? It may be difficult, but try rotating the bulb so the shadows disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleathBlueEdge Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 ^^^ I have shadow but your post kinda confused me by the wires? Could you explain little more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 If you look at the bulb itself there is a metal wire that runs along side the glass itself. You want to make sure you orient the bulb so that you cannot see its shadow in the beam (will look like a wedge shaped dark spot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc300c Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) The key is to have the return wire facing towards the lower half of the reflector. The return wire shadow will appear in reverse when shining out of the lamp. So if the wire is at the bottom left of the reflector it will show up on the upper right area outside of the lamp. Edited October 12, 2013 by kc300c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I have a question along this topic...I just installed a HID kit with no issues but my light pattern is crossing about 5 feet in front of the Edge and aiming to the side of the road? The bulbs are firm and appear installed correctly. I have read in the manual the headlights can't be adjusted horizontal. 2011 Edge SEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Where are you located, and can you post a pic of what you are seeing? From what I remember, at least in the EU, headlights aren't aimed directly ahead. If you are in a country where you drive on the left, headlights are aimed slightly to the left, and vice versa. This is done to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html Has your Edge ever been in a collision, or have the housings been replaced? Those would be the most likely causes of improperly aimed headlights. Edited November 30, 2013 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Here u go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeNTviWy2xw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Your bulbs are not seated properly. Looks like passenger bulb is leaning towards driver's side. You sure all three tabs seated correctly in the socket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yea I worked on it some more this evening and came up with this...its 100x better... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXXunNoK4aw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 After getting my bulbs seated correctly. The passenger side looks a little weird still. bad bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc300c Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Your bulbs are now seated correctly, but the RH bulb needs to be rotated at least a quarter turn to eliminate the return wire shadow you're seeing. The return wire running along the side of the HID bulb must be pointing to the lower half of the headlight so the shadow does not appear when the low beams are on. (light is reflected like a mirror In relation to the bulb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Will that also correct the issue with the brightness? The RH bulb is not near as bright as the LH bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Edge Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I'd call that the bulb. I had to get a replacement with my HID kit for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariek Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I got the return wire in the correct position and I have also changed the bulbs around and the issue is with the one bulb. I ordered from Retro Solutions, my 2nd kit from them. My first was on a 2007 Edge and I had zero problems or issues. I have sent them this same picture and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc300c Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Definitely a bad bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabski Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 guys, one silly question - is there an OEM Xenon light setup available? I see that HID conversion is quite popular on this forum (and I cant say I dont know why - lights in EDGE are poor, especially when it's raining) - I was wondering why doesnt Ford sell these as standard in Limited or Sport version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 The limited editions have an OEM HID option with one of the packages (I can't recall if its standard or not). For the price, aftermarket works very well with the halogen projectors, so the cost/performance is a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 arabski: To do the OEM route is NOT cheap at all. The capsules alone are $900+, not including ballasts and wiring changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc331903 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Reviving this old thread - anyone that has adjusted the projector (to stop blinding oncoming motorists) - any idea how much of an adjustment it took? 1/2 turn, 3 turns? Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Not sure how high yours is pointing up, but it could take a few turns. Easiest way is to park some distance away from a wall at night, turn your lights on, and adjust when you can see how high they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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