foggy147 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 passenger side headlight bulb has gone.just wondering what bulb set is required and if they can be bought from somewhere like halfords?i have a jspec 1998 facelift aero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142251 I,ve got some spares FOC if you can get to Liverpool, though I'm sure Halfords or Factors do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 This one is a total ball ache... my garage did it for me in the end.. I still don't know what bulb the car needs and I've owned it for five years now!? It's something to do with the lugs on the end of the fitment.. you buy one type and then snip one of the lugs off.. and then the dam thing still doesn't fit! I almost bought a full HID kit it was pi$$ing me off so much.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 This one is a total ball ache... my garage did it for me in the end.. I still don't know what bulb the car needs and I've owned it for five years now!? It's something to do with the lugs on the end of the fitment.. you buy one type and then snip one of the lugs off.. and then the dam thing still doesn't fit! I almost bought a full HID kit it was pi$$ing me off so much.. Might be a good idea to remove the dud and take along for comparison then. Seems others have had this oissue, something to do with the "J" fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Damn, i have a full beam one off Didn't realise it would be such an arse to change. Haven't had a chance to go and try to get a bulb yet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 so a 9005 bulb wil do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 You need a 9005 bulb, but if you look inside the plug part of the bulb it has the locator strips (plastic ridge) in the wrong place. So, with a razor blade, cut it off. That makes it fit. easy, 1 minute job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 It will make sense when you look at the bulb, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) thanks guys will pop into halfords and have a look.so it makes no difference if its 9005 hg1 or hg3 or whatever as long as its 9005? Edited January 4, 2010 by foggy147 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If your car is a J spec... Main Beams: HB3 High Beams: HB3 Fog Lights: H3 Just had mine done today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swich Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Halfords £20 ish for one bulb, i have a j and its a 98, and ebay there are full sets for £10. And cutting the plastic bit is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 ok guys before i submit payment just wanna make sure these bulbs will be ok for the headlight? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HB3-9005-XENON-65-WATT-SUPER-WHITE-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-SALE_W0QQitemZ120515583901QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1c0f49df9d cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 ok guys before i submit payment just wanna make sure these bulbs will be ok for the headlight? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HB3-9005-XENON-65-WATT-SUPER-WHITE-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-SALE_W0QQitemZ120515583901QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1c0f49df9d cheers Yes they'll fit. You'll need to remove the small rib on the inside of the low beam plug so they'll fit, you'll see what I mean when you try to plug them into the wiring harness, very easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks mate, ordered them will have a look at what you mean when they come, should be easier enough I hope. Just cut it with a stanley knife or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just cut it with a stanley knife or something? Should be able to break off the rib with a pair of pliers or wire cutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 get a cheap dremmel will do the job one of those cheap challenger ones, and from what i remember the bulbs cost £7 from halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 ok got the bulbs and they do need to be snipped, looking at it do i snip the plastic bit on the new bulbs or the one bit thats attached to the car?it looks like i need to cut the full ridge bit of for it to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Full set of mains and dips J spec here for postage only to first first pm. They are used and I will check them with a meter before sending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) ok here is a pic of the attachment in the car and the actual bulb, can someone point out where i need to be snipping so i dont make a pigs ear out of it please? sorry about the picture quality they where took with phone The bulb isnt even fitting into the connector at the moment Edited January 29, 2010 by foggy147 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 snip those two plastic ridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 snip those two plastic ridges! the 2 tiny ridges inside the new bulbs?be a nightmare tryna get them out wont it lol?:S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I just removed the rib on the wiring harness plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 the 2 tiny ridges inside the new bulbs?be a nightmare tryna get them out wont it lol?:S I just filed my ones down mate!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 stil at a loss lol.cut the ridges of and it stil wnt go in.it seems the bit that fits in wont go al the way in becos its to thick the ridge.to dark to mess around its stressing me out lol.dunno why they cant just do bulbs that fit.am havin to use fogs at the mo both headlights are out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 stil at a loss lol.cut the ridges of and it stil wnt go in.it seems the bit that fits in wont go al the way in becos its to thick the ridge.to dark to mess around its stressing me out lol.dunno why they cant just do bulbs that fit.am havin to use fogs at the mo both headlights are out Buy the bulbs im selling...they fit and work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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