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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Bulb keeps moving inside projector

Well I recently changed out the stock bulbs for a pair of CBIs. After installation I noticed that there was so "light bleed" so I took a look at it again today and noticed the "clamp" that holds the bulb in wasn't holding it in right. So I adjusted it and problem solved.

I was driving on my way home and thanks to the quality of CA roads it seems it may have adjust again. The part of the clamp that's doesn't seem to be holding well is the right side clamp (looking from the back). Anyone know a good way to fix this issue? I have trouble completely taking out the headlight because I think the intake system is in the way, but I got enough room to change out bulbs.

Here's the effect I'm talking about:
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:27 AM
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It doesn't move around while driving, from what I can tell, but it did definite move out of alignment.

Also, anyone know where I can get them aimed correctly?
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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I don't think your lights are out of alignment since both cut-offs are of equal height. Are you sure the bulb is seated in properly/all the way? I'm thinking this is what's causing the glare outside of the normal beam
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by st_dot
I don't think your lights are out of alignment since both cut-offs are of equal height. Are you sure the bulb is seated in properly/all the way? I'm thinking this is what's causing the glare outside of the normal beam
Ok alignment may have been wrong word, but the bulb isn't seated in properly due to the clamp not holding it down. From what I could tell, it was easily moved and I think a bump caused the right side of the clamp (aa it seemed a bit loose to me) got undone.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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I'm talking about the retaining clip.


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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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A (socket?) or C (spring?)

The spring should hold there pretty well, are you sure it's properly clipped?
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 01:31 AM
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The retaining spring. Yes I was sure it was properly clipped in when I installed, but noticed when plugging the ballast back in (twice) the spring came out. I don't think I bent it out of shape when taking the OEM bulb out.
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