My car was undrivable at night. Why in hell did Nissan set the angle so low? This video fixed my car for $0.00. Thank you sooooo much

@Sabianism

5 жыл бұрын

Same here this guy helped probably a lot of people with this problem. And I have no idea how the previous owner drove the vehicle with the lights aimed the way they were.

@ashleighflowers6085

5 жыл бұрын

WildSky I cannot drive at night either! Called dealership and they said my 2014 model may need the whole lamp replaced! Costs almost 1K!!!!! Did this alleviate your issue for good?

@moneyjwhise

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was always risky driving at night.

@joseayala1492

4 жыл бұрын

Me ayudo mucho yo creia que no train ajuste muchas fracias thank you help me a lot wow wow

@dayra6425

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too Nissan was made by morons I guess

Thank you so much for this video! My 82 year old mother purchased a 2014 Altima. When I drove it the other night I discovered the headlights were WAY too low; to the point of being very dangerous (My mom told me she drives with the high beams at night). I bought the long screw driver from Harbor Freight and followed your directions. Boom. Ten minutes later I was done and the car is safe to drive at night.

@jamesniece5203

2 жыл бұрын

I am humbled by your kind words, sir. I had no idea that this many people needed help with this situation and I am only too happy to help.

@77thTrombone

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesniece5203 Ridiculous. I checked the voltage to the headlights: Fine. I had my regular shop check it: they said electrically they were fine. They tried aligning them and said they wouldn't align. I pulled them out and cleaned the inside of the lenses. I confirmed the aligning mech works. Like you said, they need a lot of turning when they're that far out, so clearly the shop didn't try hard enough. Even with the wheel well splash guards still out, I couldn't get to that darn toothy but to align them. I searched for headlight alignment tools and found your video. All I need is #2 Phillips on a 12" shaft?!!?? I spent those hours figuring out how to pull the light assemblies, and all I needed was a stinkin' screwdriver?!?! You, sir, are a godsend! I'd only I'd found your video a few days ago. P.S. it's wierd how this severe headlight misalignment problem is somewhat common in these models.

@tsk_renegade2147

2 ай бұрын

My wife's Car needed highbeams at night or else it's like holding a candle in front of the car. Absolutely Crazy to drive lol.

Just bought a used 2015 Altima and yes, the headlights were dangerously dim. I was so hot until I saw your video. Corrected the problem. Thank you.

Thank you for this video, 5 years later. I have a 2014 Altima and had to aim my left headlight after I replaced with LED headlights. The right side was fine after LED replacement. Now I have them as perfectly even as I could. You’re the man! Thanks bud! BTW these are excellent cars 182,000 miles and still drives like it has 50,000. Comfortable, good A/C after replaced a bad solenoid on compressor. Good, Good cars!

Thank you so much for your instructional video on adjusting the headlights with ease. I had my 2014 Altima headlights adjusted effortlessly in just a few minutes. The #2 Phillips screw driver I used was longer than the typical length, but a lot shorter than yours. For others reading this.....if your 2013-2015 Altima headlights are very dim, I STRONGLY advise to replace them with the Rock Auto "TYC" brand. I don't know how well they will hold up over the years, but I was impressed with their brightness and also with the information TYC posted about their quality control, materials, and such. They cost me $194.00 with shipping and sales tax included. Nissan refuses to issue a recall on this degrading condition with their 2013-2015 headlight assemblies. What happens is that the reflective coating inside the projector lens, burns off from the heat generated from the light bulb. The more you use your headlights, the quicker the reflective material disappears, so every Altima will degrade at different rates pending headlight usage. I logged my complaint on the NHTSA here. www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/NISSAN/ALTIMA/4%252520DR/FWD#complaints

@DougForce

2 жыл бұрын

@Ron Dittmer I think they finally did admit it as I received an update last week that the issue is now a recall.

@TheCoolSpot

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they finally caved.... After a class action lawsuit 😕

@Bryan-zq5wh

17 күн бұрын

Every headlight out there has its reflector burnt but Nissan was actually sued because there headlights on the Altima (not sure about other nissan models) were so bad that it got them sued

I just bought a Nissan Altima, and the headlights are adjusted so low I can't drive at night with low beams. Thanks so much. Going to adjust them tomorrow. I already have a set of the screwdrivers you are using. I've used mine for several jobs. They are very useful.

Thank you so much for making this video! I have been struggling to figure out why my passenger side headlight was messed up. I was on the verge of buying replacement head light assemblies ( $172-$200). You saved me some money!

thank you so much for making this video. i scoured my vehicles owner manual and Google searched and found nothing on how to aim the headlight. one quick search on KZread took me to your video and wow how much more s8mple could it be to aim them? no wonder the manufacturer and dealers don't share the information. we wouldn't need them. you're the man!

This video is an investment 😮I only knew after this day. Been driving with wrong aimed headlights for 14 years. I went straight to the car and found exactly what you have showed us. Thank you so much, nissan really messed up the position of light adjustment 😢

Thank you, I just finished replacing the fixtures in a 2015. Full bumper cover removal. The whole time I was wondering how they adjust. The d/s was just a little lower than the p/s. So glad to find out I can adjust without removing everything.

You, sir, are legendary. Thank you so much. I have no idea why someone would set the light aiming so low!

@jamesniece5203

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment humbles me, but I think I'm just a guy trying to help. I've used KZread to help me, so I try to help as well. It is absolutely insane that Nissan did this to us.

@casiusgee9545

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesniece5203 mnemonic Z

@franks6857

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks! Had new headlamps replaced due to a lawsuit for defective headlights. Too bad they're aiming so low! Heading to Harbor Freight for a long #2 screwdriver! Thanks again!!

@Magnusbearlegs

Жыл бұрын

@@franks6857 I had mine replaced as well and it seems like they lowered them when they replaced them. Did raising this help you out? I’m looking forward to trying it out tonight

@franks6857

Жыл бұрын

@@Magnusbearlegs Mine are good as new now! BRIGHT!!!

You just saved me from buying a whole new headlight assembly. I think they were trying to get over on this girl. Thanks for saving me $300!!

For those wondering, Nissan got sued over the stock headlights on these. The headlamp housing becomes "delaminated" and they don't shoot light as well as they used to. Changing the light bulbs will not help. I just replaced mine yesterday (took 2 hours, bumper needs to be removed) which is why I looked up your vid. Thanks

@kenyattafrazier

5 ай бұрын

Is it just this year that the lights become delaminated ? I have a 2015 and I’m considering changing the bulbs over to led to help with vision at night

@MrArtVein

4 ай бұрын

​@@kenyattafrazierif you do don't remove the bumper. Go through the wheel well

@dwaynemorris3079

3 ай бұрын

@@kenyattafrazier I have a 2015 as well and changing bulbs won't help. I had to buy replacement headlight assemblies on Amazon. I then put in new led lights and wow what a difference it makes.

@ibggetsemani1206

3 ай бұрын

​@@kenyattafrazierchanged mine today. The whole assembly. Changing just the bulbs will not help like...at all.

This is a blessing I have no idea why my passenger side headlight doesn’t even point anywhere near where it should, after breaking my head and trying to figure out how to adjust it with my hands, you sir saved me from many more headaches and a whole headlamp change. Gonna try this out and hope it works👏🏼🤞🏼

@jerrycosme4273

Жыл бұрын

If you have trouble with the screwdriver like I did on the passenger side. All I did was pull the wheel well liner back and adjusted light with my hand.

Thank you for this video. I had literally stopped driving after dark bc I had to leave the high beams on to see at all.

Man I needed this vid l for the last 2 years. I tried different lights and styles and was about to replace my actual headlight casing because I could barely see at night (very dangerous at times especially with oncoming traffic with brighter lights on narrow roads without reflectors made it worse.) but no one else could drive my car at night without the highbeams on....

James, thanks for the video. I followed your instructions and was able to raise the low beam aiming. Unfortunately, it seems to raise the high beam as well which was perfect before and now lights up the tree tops. I'm thinking of replacing the entire light assembly to an after market one to get some improvement of the dismal factory projector pattern on the low beams

Thank for this! Life saver! I’ve been recking my brain trying to figure out... “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON AND WHY! I’ve spend sooo much money on lights, seeing various Nissan mechanics and they are clueless and saying... it could be a number of things just pay for various things and suggestions until find the right issue that is wrong. Just this week I have been literally looking for new custom headlights to replace my entire front! I am tired of not being able to see at night and having to blind other driver with my high beams! Thank you soooooo much!

Excellent job explaining this! We just replaced the headlights on my son's girlfriend's '15 Altima and she called later that night saying the lights were way too low. She had to drive with her high beams on in order to see properly. After the job it was to replace the light assembly, I was ready to tell her to go to a garage to get the lights adjusted. Your video saved her money. Thanks, I will be a new subscriber.

I hadn't realized that my Altima may need some headlight adjustment. I checked it after seeing your video and yes, adjustment was required. Got 'er done. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Hey James thanks alot for the tip on how to aim those lights!! For the life of me I couldn't find that headlight adjustment screw until I saw your video. Damn our cars' engine bays are crammed af.

i appreciate this video. I have looked for a vid on aiming the headlight and all i can ever find involves taking off the tires and accessing it that way. Your shortcut has shed some light. Thanks! Now to try it.

Just replaced both headlights cause of that issue. Had to come back to your video to show me once again how to adjust lights. Thanks for the video.

...i'm doing this tomorrow! Thank you! Was tired of waiting on the mechanic ... now I can do it myself!

I really do appreciate you for making this video I went crazy thinking my LED lights was bad in couldn’t figure out how to bring them up both lights aim straight towards the ground

Thank you!!! I asked the local place if they could aim them and they couldn't figure it out. I got a long ass screwdriver @ AutoZone and did it myself. On my replacement headlight assembly I had to turn it clockwise to raise my aim. So if someone else is having trouble, try going clockwise instead. And like he said in the video, you have to turn it VERY far!! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️😇

@CarlosHernandez-hh6mf

2 жыл бұрын

That is correct. I replaced the headlight assemblies and they were clockwise to aim up. If you are reading this and your lights are very very very very dim, you have to replace the assemblies. Nissan will not make a recall on them even tough they should be recalled since the "lenses" deteriorate. It's not hard at all, $200 for the pair and you will save about $800, which is what Nissan and a local body shop wanted to charge me. KZread has several videos how to. And to James, thank you for the video. Awesome dude. I had no clue how to aim them.

@TheCoolSpot

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosHernandez-hh6mf yup. Did mine a few days ago.... Watched a KZread vid... Looks like they were done by a body shop 👌🏾 #flawlessvictory

Do more videos on this car please. Very common car and I guarantee many people have gone through the trouble of finding quirky information like this that isn’t out there. I have the same exact year, make, model and car. And this was extremely helpful. My next option if I wasn’t able to find this information would have been to get taken advantage of by some shop or business 🤷🏾‍♂️

@jamesniece5203

4 жыл бұрын

Its there something you are working on our need help with? I may have already done it and could make a vid on it

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Жыл бұрын

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THANK YOU!!! I installed the new headlight assemblies last Saturday and knew the bulbs weren't looking right and searched over and over for a video and finally...yours popped up! Thank you so much. I even went and got the same tool from Harbor Freight yesterday lol

Thanks a million for posting this! I have a 2017 Pathfinder....the crank was much easier to get to, but I would have had NO idea what to look for without your video! Thanks again!

Omg … Bro you are a Life Saver 🛟 Just bought my wife a used car and had the low beams replaced, I drove it at night and said.. WTH… You can’t see Shittttt at night with these headlights, where’s the adjuster? I gotta adjust these headlights, then i said, oh Lord, this thing has projectors style lens, Ugh….Thank God I found your video..

@dc2guy2

Жыл бұрын

There's was also a recall on the factory headlights (unfortunately the deadline has past) because the reflective material inside the projectors basically melt away over time. Had to buy a new set for my mother's 2013 Altima, but got some AmeriLite ones for just under $200, just got to adjust them now but can already see the difference.

@antonyjackson602

Жыл бұрын

@@dc2guy2 I just upgraded the wife’s headlights to led and adjusted her headlights and OMG what a difference.. Drove her car at night with those halogen bulbs and said WTH.. How can u see with this car. Hell NO.. I’m upgrading these lights, upgraded bought the screwdriver from Harbor Freight and after a few tweaks… Like night and Day. Don’t know Y Nissan didn’t put LED’s in those models from the jump.. Piss poor design as well as way to change there headlights. Taking a front clip off to change headlights is totally Ridiculous

@dc2guy2

Жыл бұрын

@@antonyjackson602 the halogens still get the job done for my mom's car now that we got the new headlight assemblies installed, but I did buy LED's and yeah they definitely offer more road clarity, but also they're illegal in my state.

@antonyjackson602

Жыл бұрын

@@dc2guy2 Not in Maryland Bro 😂 Just about everybody I’ve come across has converted them over to LED … The halogens are basically like candles compared to LED’s One thing I did notice after I installed the LED’s though were her headlights were way outta adjustment… once I found the reference point and a flat surface with the LED’s it was fairly easy to adjust compared to the halogen bulbs…

@dwaynemorris3079

Ай бұрын

@@dc2guy2 What state is that? Not illegal in Va.

Perfect video! This is exactly what I was looking for, and seems to be the only/best video out there on how to do this. Got the long screwdriver from Lowe's and adjusted the aim on my 2018 Altima, which was way off on one side. Thanks so much man!

@Everyday-Adventures

7 ай бұрын

I can't find the part to put the screw driver on my 2018 I've looked so many times but can't find it

Man thank you for the heads up. Just installed new headlights and driver side is low. This made my day. Great video.

Saved me a headache because I just changed the headlights on my wife Nissan just like this and was wondering what the problem was until I saw your video man thinks a lot.

Thanks for the video. The other issue with these models especially the Altima is, The glass that goes in front of the projector housing gets burnt or dirty. Therefore covering the light emitted from the bulbs. I had to replace my headlights housings and that had an improvement. However two years later seems like the replacements are having a similar issue.

Thank you for uploading this video. I had the same problem on finding info on adjusting the lights.

Great job. I replaced both headlights and forgot to check adjustment in the daylight. Glad didn’t have to take off fender again. Thanks

Thank you so much. I NEVER would have found this. You saved me hours and much frustration. Also thanks for the harbor freight tip.

Archfapper commented 2 weeks ago that Nissan got sued over these headlamps, I didn't know that, but I had a recall on my 2015 for the issue and just got it back from the dealer. They originally told me when I first took it there for them to inspect to see if I actually had the issue, that not the entire headlight assembly, but only the reflector part of the headlight assembly would be replaced. But when I got it back 3 days ago they had replaced both the entire headlight assemblys. Guess they changed their minds on replacing just the reflectors, probably much easier and less time consuming for them to change the entire assemblys. Thanks for the video. I'm guessing they set the low beams at the legal adjustment, but they're way too low for me. Looks like they're only beaming 30' down the road. I don't want them in anyone's eyes but I like mine adjusted a little higher than that!

Thank you sir. Been looking online for about an month now. Just found your video. Will give up tonight if it works.

Thanks for the info. Changed mine to led and had no idea how to adjust them. Thanks again!

Good video. love the blue jays screaming in the background too.

Hey man! Thanks.. you are right.. there's no other video but yours.. thanks a bunch! I had an accidental and lamps are not aligned properly, and I was even arguing with the mechanic since he did not now how to do it and I also complained about the hopes that looked like missing some plastic screws or something... But now I see what they are for. You rock!!

thank you for this amazing videos I fixed my car and now finally I can drive it at night. Without worrying❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks man !! Been looking with no luck until now. :)

If it helps anyone (I confused myself at first), when you rotate the dial clockwise with the screwdriver, this is turning the bolt counter-clockwise. If the bolt head is turning counter-clockwise, it means you're raising the light.

Thank you 1000 times! I’ve been searching for this info forever.

@jamesniece5203

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I couldn't find the info either and I'm glad I didn't give up. And I'm glad I found a screwdriver long enough!

Helped a ton, and saved a lot of time! Thank you

Saved my life, man!! Thank you for this video.

Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you for the video.

Thanks for putting this out there! Always good to have info like this.

@jamesniece5203

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Ferguson I appreciate that! It was getting a tad frustrating trying to figure it out. This is the newest car I've ever owned and my first Japanese one. Turns out it was really simple lol so I wanted to share. Anything else I find that people might want to know, I will share that as well.

@richardferguson8023

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I'd eventually like to replace both my headlights and my fog lamps (i live in a rural area) and i've got a '14 Altima SV. If i'm able to add anything useful i'll definitely post it.

I really appreciate you doing the work. It made it a whole lot easier for me. Thanks a lot

I tell you what man I want to thank you for this video because I was having some trouble getting it right and you saved me lots of time and money

By FAR!!! The most bad ass video education I've got off the tube lol thank you sir..

Been looking for this forever thank you!!!!!!

Thanks for posting this video!!!!!! This helped me aim my light and is the only video I found showing me how to do this

Thanks guy.. this was REALLY helpful. Saved me a lot of time googling this issue.

@jamesniece5203

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! This video sure has been viewed a ton. I'm glad I posted it.

Bro Thanks Soo much for Making this Video... I bought New LED bulbs hoping for better lighting... This video safed me a headache Thanks

Thanks a bunch for sharing! 2 thumbs up for letting us know where you got the screw driver. Good job boss.

Thank you so much I have a 2013 and I've replaced the bulbs and all and still cant see at night with my low beams. I'll have to fix mine tomorrow 👍💕😘

Thanks man! I may have put them a little too high (will find out if I keep getting flashed lol) but soooo much better! My mom and dad could not see anything!

Great video.. I thought my altenator was going out when I first turned my headlights on at night. Lol going to try this tonight before I order me a new set on eBay. Thanks buddy

People like you go to heaven thanks for the help!

Thank you for your effort sir! Now my life is easy 😊

Appreciate it Bro Updated the wife’s lights and picked up the tool from Harbor Freight for $8 bucks Just finished adjusting those lights… appreciate it.. Dumbest design Nissan could’ve EVER came up with…

Thanks James, very helpful video.

Thank you for this video! Just replaced mine, and they were much too low. Much associated!

I appreciate this. Now I understand what the dealer did to my wife's car, trying to convince her she need to replace the entire headlight

Thank you sooooo much for this very informative video. Greatly appreciate your efforts.

You are correct I couldn't find any other videos and after I replaced the bulbs in my daughter's they were way to high and needed to adjust down thanks so much.

Thank you so much for the video. It made this task so so easy.

Thanks bro you are right. You have rhe only video on nissan lifht adjustmenrs. I hope you get a million views.

Thank you!!!!! I was afraid I would have to remove the bumper once again to adjust this.

Thanks for providing the location of the adjusters; I normally get a service manual for everything I own; but have not gotten one yet for my wife's car. If I remember correctly at 25 feet distance; the beam should strike at 4 feet high on a flat wall; I use reflective tape on my garage door. I am not sure this is a 100% solution for this model; as I took that out of the service manual from another vehicle; but it should be a static standard scale of measure. I have LED's in my Z06 and HID in my RAM, so I put LED's in my wife 2015 Nissan Altima and they were way to low as well; this seems to be the norm from reading the comments on this model and very well maybe the norm for imports; It is the first import ever owned; and definitely not sized for my or the standard american sized ass. thanks again Peace Addendum: By state law: The minimum height from the ground for headlights is 2 feet; the maximum is 4 ½ feet.

Just what I was looking for! Thank you!

Thank you for being awesome and making this video!

Thanks for posting this video brotha!

Thanks man. That was just what I needed !!

Saved my life thank you so much

Thank you sir, I owe you a beer!

this was a huge help! Thanks!

Thank you for helping us out!

Thank you so much. Mine are terrible. Never received the headlight recall. I'm going to try this. Nice I don't have to find someone to help or pay out a bunch of money.

Thanks for making the video, it helped me without causing me to spend a whole lot of time trying to figure it out myself, and it's not in the owners manual either.

@jamesniece5203

6 жыл бұрын

deadmanwalking I was determined to find out how its supposed to be done. Something that simple anyone that owns a car should be able to do. That long screwdriver saved the day!

Thanks buddy you just saved my husband (and I) money and a huge headache.

Thank you so much sir! Just saved me hours of frustration

I have a 15 and thank you a bunch for this Omg.......

my god it works thank i was going krazy you saved me from geting into a accident l have a 2015 alterma

Wow thank you. I just installed new headlamps on my Altima cause the projector went out in my drivers side but the aim is way too low. I was worried I’d have to take everything off again to adjust it.

Thank you for the video, we just went to the dealership in out area this passed Monday and was informed that Nissan made a big change with the 2014 Altima. That in order to adjust the low beams lights the front bumper and radiator had to be removed. We told them to forget it.

@jamesniece5203

6 жыл бұрын

Moe Moe's wow that's crazy lying to you like that! I'm glad you left

You're My Hero! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Hello there I just had to replace the whole headlight on my 2014 Nissan Sentra. In the beam is much lower than my passenger side and I can’t figure out how to raise the beam with this method apply do you think or what you know. Thank you.

Thanks, I needed this.

How do you change out your high beam light on a 2014 Nissan alt

Thank you just what I needed to know

Can I used the same method for altima 2013 2.5S

Man thank u sooooooo much words cant express it enough

@jamesniece5203

3 жыл бұрын

When I did this vid I had no idea so many would be helped. I'm glad to be of service.

Thank you my brother I’ve been looking how to do it too I ran across you

@jamesniece5203

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help people out. It was driving me very, albeit a short drive Haha!

Did you do a video to show the difference

Thank you James for the video....but unfortunately I tried this and i guess i did it wrong or too much that i heard a crack and it went completely loose on my passenger side....any tip on how to fix it ???

Thanks so much for this video you help me out I appreciate you for sharing