TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hey all I have tried google and search here, but can someone link me to a good method with diagram to change my UK Spec front HID please? Do I need to remove the battery and the whole headlight? Surely not? Also, can you buy HID bulbs on their own? I only need the passenger side. Thanks in advance for this Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 i got my h.i.d`s of ebay £29.50 posted there great plug and play too when i was looking i saw on ebay they were selling the bulbs and loom for around £15 might be worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 What is it you are trying to replace, just the bulb? If it is the HID ballast units then it depends on where they are currently mounted and where you want to mounts your replacement ones. I took out both my headlamps and place both the ballast units underneath them. Found it easier to work with them both out and plus it is only 3 screws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 What is it you are trying to replace, just the bulb? I hope it's not the unit. The two other lights work - just not the bulb. So I need to replace that, me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I hope it's not the unit. The two other lights work - just not the bulb. So I need to replace that, me thinks Swap the working bulb to the non working side, that will tell you if it is the bulb or the ballast pack at fault. You can buy replacement bulbs in pairs. You don't need to remove the headlights, just move/remove stuff behind the headlights so you can get access to the bulbs. Very easy to do if a little fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Boys I have just took the bulb out All it says is 35w 8000K 9006z Should I be going for H3 or H4 or something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you have the glass UK headlights fitted Low Beam 9006/HB4 High Beam 9005/HB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Boys I have just took the bulb out All it says is 35w 8000K 9006z Should I be going for H3 or H4 or something different The 9006 is the bulb type. 9006 and HB4 are exactly the same (just different codes used in different countries). See HERE for full details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 The 9006 is the bulb type. 9006 and HB4 are exactly the same (just different codes used in different countries). See HERE for full details. Yeah, finally found that on Google. Thanks mate and sorry for inane questioning Getting these delivered http://www.lightec-autostyle.co.uk/pair-9006-xenon-bulb-headlight-headlamp-bulbs-p-91.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yeah, finally found that on Google. Thanks mate and sorry for inane questioning Getting these delivered http://www.lightec-autostyle.co.uk/pair-9006-xenon-bulb-headlight-headlamp-bulbs-p-91.html Did you swap the bulbs around as suggested and checked it was the bulb at fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Did you swap the bulbs around as suggested and checked it was the bulb at fault? Nah, I haven't. EDIT: Will do when the rain stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Sorry to thread jump here But i have a similar issue, Im after two replacement hid bulbs, I have a j spec though... what bulb fitments etc should I be looking for and does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 I think you need 9005s mate. Check out the link above On topic, I have just tested the bulb in the OTHER ballast and no go. I didn't want to take my air filter off, so I compromised. On for a second and then out. Same in the passenger ballast. Ergo... I have my finger's crossed. Plus I will now have a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Well, replaced them but I am not sure I have 8000K lights now. One seems slightly more blue than the other. BUT it does say 8000K on the light and the one I have just received is also 8000K. Should I have swapped both? Proud of my first bit of car DIY... full turbo rebuild next. Okay, maybe not ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes change both the colour will vary with different brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes change both the colour will vary with different brands. D'oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 My Belloff HID replacement Bulbs are 250 euro each excluding delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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