I think Europe headlights are different since they have the leveling mechanism.
Our US headlights are pretty ghetto. No leveling or turning inside.
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HOW TO: Replace Headlights in Refresh (2016+) Model S
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I think Europe headlights are different since they have the leveling mechanism.
Our US headlights are pretty ghetto. No leveling or turning inside.
There is no leveling mechanism in the european version.
Leveling mechanisms (and headlamp washers) are mandatory in Europe when headlamps emit more than 2000 lumens (a xenon of 35W, for example).
The turnaround used by Tesla is to lower the headlight power in Europe (xenon of 25W on the prefacelift models, reduced power on LED headlights).
European headlights are as simple as US ones, they just emit less light :-(. But yes, they do have a different reference.
Leveling mechanisms (and headlamp washers) are mandatory in Europe when headlamps emit more than 2000 lumens (a xenon of 35W, for example).
The turnaround used by Tesla is to lower the headlight power in Europe (xenon of 25W on the prefacelift models, reduced power on LED headlights).
European headlights are as simple as US ones, they just emit less light :-(. But yes, they do have a different reference.
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Hi. I have a question. Just bought a RH side headlight (as you look at the front of the car), which is the passenger side in the UK. I have ordered it from a US supplier on ebay, but its just occurred to me whether the actual beam will now be facing the wrong way. Are the beams handed, or adjustable, or am I worrying unduly?
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quickstrike12
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I procrastinated on repairing one side so long that they have evened themselves again. 
My headlights have evened out too! Bonus for waiting. Also they don't look bad that way.I procrastinated on repairing one side so long that they have evened themselves again.
Hi, thanks very much for the video and sharing this great idea. Just to be certain, the cable to be disconnected is the top right one which I have pointed at in the attached image?
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Need some help if this has happened to anyone. The Drivers side headlight (US Car with Driver side on the left side when sitting in it) started having an issue with the high beam staying on. Then is stopped but then the low beam stopped working and only the Daytime Running Light stayed lit. Both lights were replaced in 2021 with Version F. I bought a version G this past Friday and installed it, but it doesn't light up at all. I tested it when it was just plugged in and not fully mounted and thought maybe it needed to be fully mounted for it to work. My thinking was one of the connections was a ground. I had also plugged in the original F version and the same thing, nothing lights up at all. Before this, the DRL worked... I continued with the install and fully assembled everything back together and the Drivers side is totally dark. No DRL, no high or low beam. I've disconnected the connector to double check its seated properly, but nothing looks out of place. I pushed it a little extra hard to confirm its fully seated, still no luck.
Any suggestions on what to check next? Last resort is to put the old one back in to see if that works and the new one is a dud, the guy that sold it to me said he'd be happy to plug it in to confirm it works..
I've read a number of articles and videos and everyone makes it seem like it is a simple plug and play swap, but its not for me.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
help!
Any suggestions on what to check next? Last resort is to put the old one back in to see if that works and the new one is a dud, the guy that sold it to me said he'd be happy to plug it in to confirm it works..
I've read a number of articles and videos and everyone makes it seem like it is a simple plug and play swap, but its not for me.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
help!
Do you need a software redeploy after moving up to some revisions? Can you mix and match revisions or do they have to match?
Everything I've read online shows that people are replacing different models versions, mixing and matching. The other issue is that I unplugged the G version and plugged the F version and it also doesn't light up at all. As of right now, the Left side light that I've been working on doesn't light up at all, no DRL, no turn signal, no headlights... nothing.
SneepeZ
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I also have mismatched headlights with the Driver side Revision G and the Passenger side the original from 2016. It was all plug and play. No update or configuring needed. Is there possibly a blown fuse for the headlight?
As an update, I stopped by a local mod shop and they tried to help and suggested I do a Software Reinstall by going through the Service Menu. I tried it twice with no luck. Still searching for a way to get the light to work.
In other news, the turn signal for the left side, (same side as the non working headlight, stopped working. I makes one click noise and the stops. The front blinker of course doesn't light up, the back blinker light flashes faster than normal.
There should be no software update needed. I've mixed and matched headlights and eventually updated to F revision and it was all plug and play.
Sounds like there is an issue with your headlight.
Sounds like there is an issue with your headlight.
godspeed30
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I swapped to Revision G headlights about a year ago and the eyelids are still shining bright. The passenger side main/high beam LEDs, however, are completely dead. Any idea whether it's worth trying to swap out the LED driver?
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