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*Jeff240sx* · 08-23-2001, 11:30 AM

Hey guys, I have a '96 240sx.  One of my headlights is aimed up, and the other is down.  I don't like it.  
How do I change the position of the lights?

Also, if you know, are there any different tail lights for the s14?
Thanks,
-Jeff

**West** · 08-24-2001, 12:20 AM

The headlight is suspose to be somewhat misaligned somewhat. The left will be lower than the right. Otherwise you should be able to adjust them by a screw or something on the headlight. I will look to see where they are in the morning.

There arent any taillights for the s14 besides the 97-98 style. I still dont really know what the dif is other then the 97-98 have some sort of styled plastic on the outside. I dont get it. I will look for a pic.

*Jeff240sx* · 08-24-2001, 12:38 AM

It's dark out, and I'm lazy, and... don't really want to wait till morning to find out.  
How many light bulbs, total, are in the headlamp assembly on a 1996 240?
I need to know, because I wanna buy new lights.
-Jeff

**West** · 08-24-2001, 08:46 AM

H4's are in the low beams
9005's are in the High beams
H3's are in the Fog lights

I think 97+ have 9004's in the lows, but dont quote me on it.

*Jeff240sx* · 08-24-2001, 09:54 AM

Wow.  Thanks.  I can buy bulbs now.
Anyone have info on if the 97-98 taillights fit on a 96, or ANYTHING different.
Also, what screw to adjust the headlights?
-Jeff

HondakillaS14 · 08-24-2001, 12:14 PM

I believe the 97'~98' tailights wiil bolt right up....again, there really isn't that much of a difference when looking at the lights except for weird plastic lines running horizontally along the entire housing.

Adjusting the beam involves a screw on the top of the inside of the light....the black housing...there should be a small cylinder type deal with green liquid in it which acts as a level.....I might be off a little...IU'll look again and give you the heads up!

**West** · 08-24-2001, 01:40 PM

Jeff,

I have mentioned it in more detail before but you *can* fit the 97-98 headlights on the stock 95-96 body but they will look funny and have a gap. To do it correctly you need a front bumper, fenders, and hood to do the swap correctly.

**West** · 08-24-2001, 02:13 PM

Oh yea... here is a pic I did for all showing the 95-96 s14 and 97-98 taillights. Time to add add the newer taillights to my wishlist! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Enjoy!

*transient* · 08-24-2001, 03:30 PM

What's up with the firebird logo on the spoiler of the white car?

08-26-2001, 12:26 PM

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what a shame..

08-23-2001, 11:30 AM	#1
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys, I have a '96 240sx.  One of my headlights is aimed up, and the other is down.  I don't like it.   How do I change the position of the lights? Also, if you know, are there any different tail lights for the s14? Thanks, -Jeff

08-24-2001, 12:20 AM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The headlight is suspose to be somewhat misaligned somewhat. The left will be lower than the right. Otherwise you should be able to adjust them by a screw or something on the headlight. I will look to see where they are in the morning. There arent any taillights for the s14 besides the 97-98 style. I still dont really know what the dif is other then the 97-98 have some sort of styled plastic on the outside. I dont get it. I will look for a pic.

08-24-2001, 12:38 AM	#3
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's dark out, and I'm lazy, and... don't really want to wait till morning to find out.   How many light bulbs, total, are in the headlamp assembly on a 1996 240? I need to know, because I wanna buy new lights. -Jeff

08-24-2001, 08:46 AM	#4
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	H4's are in the low beams 9005's are in the High beams H3's are in the Fog lights I think 97+ have 9004's in the lows, but dont quote me on it.

08-24-2001, 09:54 AM	#5
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow.  Thanks.  I can buy bulbs now. Anyone have info on if the 97-98 taillights fit on a 96, or ANYTHING different. Also, what screw to adjust the headlights? -Jeff

08-24-2001, 12:14 PM	#6
HondakillaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe the 97'~98' tailights wiil bolt right up....again, there really isn't that much of a difference when looking at the lights except for weird plastic lines running horizontally along the entire housing. Adjusting the beam involves a screw on the top of the inside of the light....the black housing...there should be a small cylinder type deal with green liquid in it which acts as a level.....I might be off a little...IU'll look again and give you the heads up!

08-24-2001, 01:40 PM	#7
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jeff, I have mentioned it in more detail before but you can fit the 97-98 headlights on the stock 95-96 body but they will look funny and have a gap. To do it correctly you need a front bumper, fenders, and hood to do the swap correctly.

08-24-2001, 02:13 PM	#8
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh yea... here is a pic I did for all showing the 95-96 s14 and 97-98 taillights. Time to add add the newer taillights to my wishlist! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> Enjoy!

08-24-2001, 03:30 PM	#9
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 40 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's up with the firebird logo on the spoiler of the white car?

08-26-2001, 12:26 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from transient on 3:30 pm on Aug. 24, 2001 What's up with the firebird logo on the spoiler of the white car?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> what a shame..