Replacing headlight bulbs revisited I & II

Dazzler · **Reply #60: January 15, 2011, 21:30:32**

I was going to go downstairs and check out these holes until I remembered I haven't got mine any more

Surferdude · **Reply #61: January 16, 2011, 02:38:02**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 15, 2011, 21:30:32

I was going to go downstairs and check out these holes until I remembered I haven't got mine any more

Could have been worse. You could have gone down and pulled the headlights out of the Camry.

rustynutz · **Reply #62: January 28, 2011, 01:29:37**

Well, I took the plunge and decided to order a set of H1 & H7 Osram Nightbreaker Plus bulbs off eBay.

Fingers crossed they arrive safely and I don't have too much trouble installing them. I'll keep you all posted....

Dazzler · **Reply #63: January 28, 2011, 09:20:33**

Fortunately Trish seldom drives at night (poor night vision) as the CW lights as as bad as the CRDi ones were.. (average at best)

I usually take her any where she wants to go at night and the Hybrids lights are a lot better ..

trev012 · **Reply #64: January 30, 2011, 14:52:19**

Well, I have now changed my H7 bulbs twice and the H1's once and I still cannot get the brightness I am looking for. They are bog standard 55w bulbs but I have seen on Fleebay some 100w off road bulbs, which are obviously much brighter.

Possibly a silly question here but is it ok to put these 100w bulbs in or will they start blowing fuses elsewhere?

Lorian · **Reply #65: January 30, 2011, 16:24:15**

I forget what fuse is in there, but I wouldn't be chancing my wiring with 100w bulbs. They are not legal either. Assuming the problem you have is with dipped beam a small tweak upwards (within the legal limit of course) is what you seek.

Before the nightbreakers and a small tweek upwards I was not at all happy. With these two changes my lights are pretty good.

paul_h · **Reply #66: January 30, 2011, 23:31:32**

Just thought I would put my experience re replacing a headlamp bulb in my Hyundai i30 Diesel (2009/10)
It is not practical to change the nearside headlamp bulb on my vehicle without resorting to headlamp cluster removal. After seeking advice from my local dealer (remove the bumper I was told at one point) I decided to follow advice found on this site. I tried removing the headlamp before going to dealer for advice but found that after removing the three securing bolts the assembly would not come away freely.
This is how I tackled the job.
1) Disconnect battery (+ve first) undo single securing screw lift battery from car. The only downside to removing battery is that you have to re-set your presets on the radio. This took me as long as changing the bulb.
2) Disconnect two power cables from rear of headlamp. These are held in place with usual clip arrangement.
3) Remove three headlamp securing screws.
4) With battery removed you can get hold of the headlamp, making it easier to Manoeuvre out of rear securing clip and out of positioning point in wing.
5) With cluster out it is straight forward to unscrew cap, pull of electrical plug, un-clip retainer and change bulb. Replace clip, plug and cap.
6) Position cluster to line up with rear clip and Manoeuvre in to place. A little careful manipulation and it pops in place.
7) Replace connectors to rear and secure in place with the three securing screws.
8) Replace battery (-ve first) - set presets on radio.

Ozbrum · **Reply #67: January 30, 2011, 23:32:45**

Quote from: Lorian on January 30, 2011, 16:24:15

I forget what fuse is in there, but I wouldn't be chancing my wiring with 100w bulbs. They are not legal either. Assuming the problem you have is with dipped beam a small tweak upwards (within the legal limit of course) is what you seek.

Before the nightbreakers and a small tweek upwards I was not at all happy. With these two changes my lights are pretty good.

My problem was with the dipped/high beam distance cover which were really awful but after following the tips for adjustment tweeks ..... I'm completely happy with them now ... admittingly on my first attempt I did cause a few oncoming cars a little vision problem

for a short while but I soon fixed that and my headlights are as good now as any car I've driven.

rustynutz · **Reply #68: January 31, 2011, 12:29:53**

Quote from: trev012 on January 30, 2011, 14:52:19

Well, I have now changed my H7 bulbs twice and the H1's once and I still cannot get the brightness I am looking for. They are bog standard 55w bulbs but I have seen on Fleebay some 100w off road bulbs, which are obviously much brighter.

Possibly a silly question here but is it ok to put these 100w bulbs in or will they start blowing fuses elsewhere?

I did this with my Holden Barina (Suzuki Swift). Originally I did the right thing and used a relay but for whatever reason this wasn't successful and I ended up putting 100/80w H4 Globes straight in (minus the relay) and never had a moments trouble.

Myowni30 · **Reply #69: January 31, 2011, 17:29:53**

Quote from: paul_h on January 30, 2011, 23:31:32

Just thought I would put my experience re replacing a headlamp bulb in my Hyundai i30 Diesel (2009/10)
It is not practical to change the nearside headlamp bulb on my vehicle without resorting to headlamp cluster removal. After seeking advice from my local dealer (remove the bumper I was told at one point) I decided to follow advice found on this site. I tried removing the headlamp before going to dealer for advice but found that after removing the three securing bolts the assembly would not come away freely.
This is how I tackled the job.
1) Disconnect battery (+ve first) undo single securing screw lift battery from car. The only downside to removing battery is that you have to re-set your presets on the radio.
8) Replace battery (-ve first) - set presets on radio.

Think you should also reset the steering

paul_h · **Reply #70: January 31, 2011, 18:19:49**

Reset Steering?
More info please!

paul_h · **Reply #71: January 31, 2011, 18:22:01**

Pic re Headlamp Bulbs 1

paul_h · **Reply #72: January 31, 2011, 18:40:04**

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paul_h · **Reply #73: January 31, 2011, 18:41:04**

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paul_h · **Reply #74: January 31, 2011, 18:41:50**

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paul_h · **Reply #75: January 31, 2011, 18:48:20**

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paul_h · **Reply #76: January 31, 2011, 18:49:18**

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paul_h · **Reply #77: January 31, 2011, 18:50:24**

Pic 7

Lorian · **Reply #78: January 31, 2011, 19:03:42**

Quote from: paul_h on January 31, 2011, 18:19:49

Reset Steering?
More info please!

Need to recalibrate the torque sensor when the battery has been removed (also resets the EPS indicator).

Turn power on. Steer 3/4 left then 3/4 right then turn the power off and back on.

Dazzler · **Reply #79: January 31, 2011, 19:26:26**

Welcome Paul..

Thanks for going to the trouble of taking and narrating photos (Pix 5 is missing) but can you please read the post by Bumpkin about avoiding attachments and using a link to a photo hosting site (in the Welcome tread) Cheers.. Dazz

P.S. Saves some bandwidth and avoids risk of loss in event of a "hiccup" on the site..

rustynutz · **Reply #80: February 25, 2011, 03:40:26**

Quote from: rustynutz on January 28, 2011, 01:29:37

Well, I took the plunge and decided to order a set of H1 & H7 Osram Nightbreaker Plus bulbs off eBay.

Fingers crossed they arrive safely and I don't have too much trouble installing them. I'll keep you all posted....

Well, my globes turned up from the UK last week and today I decided to have a go at fitting them.....

All I can say is I don't know what people have been worried about, I had the drivers side cluster out, both H1 & H7 globes installed and then back in the car in about 12 minutes.....
The passenger side was done even quicker....

Lorian · **Reply #81: February 25, 2011, 10:56:45**

I think its a bit more of a squeeze if you have the black headlights.

Dazzler · **Reply #82: February 25, 2011, 11:11:00**

Quote from: Lorian on February 25, 2011, 10:56:45

I think its a bit more of a squeeze if you have the black headlights.

Although Russ can be a bit "heavy handed" that probably helps...

rustynutz · **Reply #83: February 25, 2011, 11:12:15**

Are you trying to confuse me, Lorian? How does colour make it harder to remove?

And you just get back in your box, Daz.

rustynutz · **Reply #84: February 25, 2011, 11:14:56**

Actually...didn't have to get heavy handed at all. Once the bolts were out, the cluster was loose, no violence required at all......

Dazzler · **Reply #85: February 25, 2011, 11:19:02**

If you grab the body of the light with one hand and the lens part with the other and give them a firm twist up at the front they slip up and out over the front bumper..Easy Peasy

(the secret is not to be too gentle)

rustynutz · **Reply #86: February 25, 2011, 11:25:56**

Yep, as you say, easy peasy.....

Actually, I might have to go get a thick shake from Maccas, just to make sure the lights are workin'......

2i30s · **Reply #87: February 25, 2011, 11:44:41**

let us know how good or bad they are Russ.

rustynutz · **Reply #88: February 25, 2011, 11:55:30**

Back again....
Bit hard to tell as there is still a fair amount of traffic on the roads.... ???
Thick shake was nice, but....

Dazzler · **Reply #89: February 25, 2011, 12:07:15**

Sounded like a good idea.. I like them but probably wouldn't like me at this time of the night

and about 16km return drive from here.. at 11 pm (don't think so .. too comfy)