2017~2025 CX-5 Headlight & High Beam Projection

[yukontony]

Hello. Considering I have a warning light coming on (most likely regarding my Adaptive Headlight system)... Can someone tell me if these headlight & High-Beam projections are normal? My '17 Mazda6 GT' s are noticeably different..

2017 CX5 GT (Ordinary Headlights ON) - notice the left/driver's side is considerably lower... Although this could be standard?

2017 CX5 GT (HIGH BEAMS ON) - notice the 2 voided "V" halos on the left and in the centre..

 

[HyFlyer]

Looks like too low for the aiming. Do you have auto-leveling headlamps ?

 

[N7turbo]

It's normal—in countries that drive in the right lane, the left headlight projects slightly lower.

 

[yukontony]

Looks like too low for the aiming. Do you have auto-leveling headlamps ?

That's what I thought too, rather low... That's what I'm trying to figure out what my warning light is about. But if I disable the "adaptive lighting" in the car settings, the warning light goes off. Yet my Mazda6 lights aim higher (but then again, that's a sedan and this is an SUV sitting higher with its lights aiming lower?)

 

[yukontony]

It's normal—in countries that drive in the right lane, the left headlight projects slightly lower.

That's what I thought.. To avoid blinding oncoming drivers. And I begin to think that I cannot compare my Mazda6 since the car sits much lower, thus its headlights appear to project higher... But am still trying to find out what's wrong with my headlights and it's warning light (most likely it's adaptive light system, but what's wrong with it is the issue). Sadly I live very far from a Mazda dealer.

 

[N7turbo]

Test to see if they still turn left and right with the steering wheel.

 

[yukontony]

Test to see if they still turn left and right with the steering wheel.

Unfortunately no... Already done that. Just wonder what hardware needs to be replaced in this case

 

[N7turbo]

Unfortunately no... Already done that. Just wonder what hardware needs to be replaced in this case

Then unfortunately you need new headlights as they are not serviceable.

 

[yukontony]

Then unfortunately you need new headlights as they are not serviceable.

Thanks. Which parts of headlights is what is needed is what i am seeking for

 

[N7turbo]

Thanks. Which parts of headlights is what is needed is what i am seeking for

To my knowledge, there are no individual parts--they are sealed, complete units. That is what I meant by new headlights.

 

[yukontony]

To my knowledge, there are no individual parts--they are sealed, complete units. That is what I meant by new headlights.

Yikes... That sounds costly

 

[sm1ke]

Thanks. Which parts of headlights is what is needed is what i am seeking for

It is technically possible to replace parts of the headlights. However, it's usually not done because the components that may need to be replaced will cost almost as much as a replacement light. You'd be better off replacing the whole assembly instead of having to separate the lens from the housing, dismantle the inner components (which may require some desoldering/resoldering), reassembly, and then putting the lens back on and testing to make sure it all works.

Before jumping to that, I'd try to first re-aim your headlights. Check this post for the headlight adjustment procedure.

If that fixes the beam pattern for your headlights and high beams, I would call it a win and just disable the adaptive lights.

 

[zx10guy]

This is one of the reasons I'm glad I don't have the adaptive aiming on my Select trim. I have this feature in my BMW. How I know things are working besides not getting DTCs and warning messages is on start up, the headlights on both sides will go up and down finishing at dead center.

Over the years observing others that have had problems with the adaptive headlights, the number one issue has been moisture penetration shorting out the electronic modules. Many have had this issue when they removed the rear rubber seal to change out the halo lights with more white LED units. Getting the rubber seal/cover back on without leaving an air gap is tricky. Same situation, with the BMW implementation. If there is a problem, you're pretty much facing an entire headlight assembly replacement. Don't recall how much the headlights cost as I had to have both of mine replaced when I hit a deer. Seem to recall around $1500 to $2000 a piece.

My guess is it'll be similar for a Mazda headlight assembly. You may look into seeing if there is an aftermarket alternative. There are some for my BMW but from what I've seen, it's been hit and miss. Another option is to see if a junk yard has a good headlight assembly.