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Headlamp Alignment
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Why do I need an Optical Headlamp Aligner?
2. Do Symtech Corporation Headlamp Alignment Systems meet the required standard?
3. Can the Symtech Corporation systems align all types of headlamps?
4. Are the Symtech Corporation systems approved for State Inspection Programs?
5. Are optical systems difficult to operate?
6. What about calibration of the units?
7. Do I have to dedicate a specific area for headlamp alignment?
8. What is the warranty for Symtech Headlamp Alignment Systems?
9. Who in my area will service my unit?
10. How do I purchase a Symtech Optical headlamp Alignment System?
11. Vehicles without headlamp aiming pads.
Why do I need an Optical
Headlamp Aligner?
Optical headlamp alignment is the measurement of the position of
the lamp by means of an electronic or mechanical system. The Symtech
systems are designed around and incorporate a precision lens, which
has a prescribed focal length. Systems of this nature measure the
light emitted from the lamp and assess the position of the light
at 25 feet in front of the vehicle.
Previous to 1990, all lamps were manufactured with aiming nibs,
that is, the bumps on the outer lens of the lamp that destroyed
your bug sponge when washing the vehicle. The nibs were for the
distinct purpose of registering and positioning a mechanical alignment
system to the lamp lens using suction cups. Aiming pads were on
all US headlamps until 1991. The Grand Prix was the first onto the
market without aiming pads and utilized level vials. This has rendered
the mechanical alignment devices with the suction cups obsolete.
Today, most automobiles are manufactured with headlamps that do
not have aiming nibs and the truck market is gradually moving in
that direction. All Symtech systems can align lamps with or without
aiming pads.
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Do Symtech Corporation Headlamp
Alignment Systems meet the required standard?
The LCA2EZ, HBA5 and CVA3EZ have all been found to meet the requirements
of the SAE Standards. Due to certain characteristics the ELA10 will
not meet specifications of the state and federal standards.
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Can the Symtech Corporation systems align all types
of headlamps?
All our systems can align all of the past, present and what we understand
as the future of forward lighting systems. This includes high beam,
low beam and fog/auxiliary lighting for both foreign and domestic
automobiles.
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Are the Symtech Corporation
systems approved for State Inspection Programs?
The LCA2, LCA2EZ and CVA3EZ are approved in all states with the exception
of Virginia and Maryland, where electronic optical systems such as
the PLA11, PLA12 and HBA5 are specifically required.
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Are optical systems difficult
to operate?
Not if they are DESIGNED for ease of use. Symtech optical systems
require less training, in fact, most all questions can be answered
by a phone call. This means less time to perform a headlamp alignment.
For example, checking alignment on a two headlamp application can
be performed in less than 2 minutes if no adjustment is required.
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What about calibration of the units?
All Symtech systems allow for calibration in the field by the operator.
NO return to the manufacturer for costly calibration assurances and
no down time.
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Do I have to dedicate a specific area for headlamp
alignment?
NO! All Symtech systems utilize a laser accurate floor slope assessment
system. Electronic systems incorporate rechargeable power supplies
making our equipment a highly portable system to be used throughout
the shop.
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What is the warranty for
Symtech Headlamp Alignment Systems?
All systems are warranted for one full year from date of purchase.
However, warranty does not apply to equipment that has been subjected
to misuse, neglect or accident.
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Who in my area will service my unit?
All Symtech systems are designed for modular component replacement,
with repairs 98% of the time performed at your facility, by you. Should
any component of the system malfunction or become damaged, a phone
call to Symtech Technical Assistance can assess the problem, advise
of replacement component and instruct you on the repair upon receipt
of component.
Down time is costly. The shipping of components instead of a complete
unit, coupled with your ability to do repairs on site, allows for
lower shipping costs and less time that your Symtech system is off
line. Symtech's 24 hour turn-around of replacement components not
only saves you money, but assures you of quality parts designed specifically
for your equipment.
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How do I purchase a Symtech Optical headlamp Alignment
System?
Contact Symtech Corporation at 888-884-8182 for a distributor near
you, or click here for
the name of your nearest representative.
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