Headlamp

[Danial Leroux]

my car's headlamp(the right one) is either burn or wiring problem.Its the normal bulb that isnt working,not the small or high beam.so if want to change the headlamp,do i have to change the entire headlamp or can i just change the bulb?and did somebody posted on how to D.I.Y the headlamp?if have can give me the link.im planning to buy the headlamp/bulb and do it myself.it shouldnt be hard rite?

 

[vr2turbo]

my car's headlamp(the right one) is either burn or wiring problem.Its the normal bulb that isnt working,not the small or high beam.so if want to change the headlamp,do i have to change the entire headlamp or can i just change the bulb?and did somebody posted on how to D.I.Y the headlamp?if have can give me the link.im planning to buy the headlamp/bulb and do it myself.it shouldnt be hard rite?

Depending on the car, the method to remove and replace the bulb is different. Most cars nowadays uses bulb, unlike older mini that uses a sealed whole headlamp.
Bulbs also have different types so you have to check what type, but usually is H4 and H7. If your high and low beam is using same bulb then should be H4 type.
Some engine compartment are very pack tight, therefore some of the bulb could be block and to reach it you may have to remove something else. Maybe you can post a pic or something....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Ya like my Saga BLM, is easier to replace the fog lamp bulbs by removing the bumper, either wise, you just have to waste lots of time trying to fit in the fog lamp bulbs if you didnt remove the bumper.

Might even fix wrongly that it might aim a little too high whereby will blind others. So, best if the mech remove the bumper for a proper
fitting.

 

[DanzEterna]

just change the bulb, if problem still persists u have wiring problem.

 

[Danial Leroux]

ok thanks guys.btw,im using a neo.im going to buy the bulb first.

 

[ColdPlay]

Open up the headlamp cover, locate the faulty bulb, detached the bulb from the connector (be careful as the rubber protector may broke after prolong exposed to heat), unlock the pin and remove the faulty bulb.
As a precaution, I usually wear cheap plastic gloves when slotting in the new bulb to avoid contact with dirty / oily finger as it will affect the bulb's performance in the long run.
Also, if the rubber protector is broken, use a good quality masking tape as those cheap one will leave a sticky glue residue.
Btw, the low beam is H1, the one located next to the T10.

 

[C99D-MMC5537]

And make sure u dont touch the new bulb's glass. Or your new bulb lifespan will become shorter than it should.

 

[ColdPlay]

And make sure u dont touch the new bulb's glass. Or your new bulb lifespan will become shorter than it should.

Reason why I use a new cheap plastic gloves to avoid contact.
From my experience, it does not affect the bulb lifespan but the oil / finger stain on the glass will become a dark spot which is visible at night. If you're using those bulb with colored glass, those stained area will turn to white or dark spot.

 

[vr2turbo]

Reason why I use a new cheap plastic gloves to avoid contact.
From my experience, it does not affect the bulb lifespan but the oil / finger stain on the glass will become a dark spot which is visible at night. If you're using those bulb with colored glass, those stained area will turn to white or dark spot.

If oily it can blow the bulb too....

 

[C99D-MMC5537]

Reason why I use a new cheap plastic gloves to avoid contact.
From my experience, it does not affect the bulb lifespan but the oil / finger stain on the glass will become a dark spot which is visible at night. If you're using those bulb with colored glass, those stained area will turn to white or dark spot.

Yes, it will affect bulb lifespan. When the bulb create dark spot (due to stain) and the power come in still same 55w, where the less beam (dark spot) goes? It will converted as a heat inside the bulb glass. Hotter filament will kaput slightly faster.