rocketman said:
I read an article on a Premium Name Brand vehicle, and it was mentioned that on rough roads, there was a noticeable bounce with the Articulating Headlights. I'm wondering if any Enclave Owners have noticed any similar problems with theirs. I believe we're safe. Our Forum Members have had theirs long enough now that if there was a problem, it probably would have been reported by now. Right ???
NOW that you mention it...............once and just once, I think I saw what you would describe as a headlite, shining down the road "shake/bounce" as a loose housing would do! I forgot this one episode, and can''t remember if brights were on or not!
As I understand it, ONE HID (Xenon gas filled!) bulb is slightly tilted by a solenoid "motor" when you select "brights". This is why................................
we can't "flash to pass" with the HID set-up, (nothing to do w/ moving (articulating) headlites, just the fact that any HID bulb takes 1-2 seconds to illuminate to full capacity, and would not work w/a quick flash. It
does work when you are
already driving w/ the headlites on , cause the solenoid just flips the already lighted bulb a little, for a moment (changing rear reflectors aim).
I think this solenoid "floats" a little, and a hard bump can shake it a bit, to make a small flutter (bounce). I will test mine, but currently believe it is only susceptable while "extended" in the full bright driving position. Maybe that's why it's not heavliy reported yet! Will report back soon!
BUT they do help slightly in a turn, increase visibility a bit, and when aimed properly, blind no one.
Any solutions to the "flash to pass" problem?? I'm currently hitting the FOG lite button (center of round master light switch) but they are not always recognized as a "flash" by other motorists! I have nothing else that's bright , when lites are off during daytime operation. Suggestions????