HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Hi all,
I just got a 2005 Crossfire a few weeks ago. This forum is fantastic!
My low beams were only projecting a few feet in front of the car. Yep, the low beam bulbs were not seated correctly. I followed the advice here and was careful with the clip and I got both bulbs aligned and seated.
My driver side bulb was off by about 45 degrees. The passenger side bulb was 180 degrees off.
Thanks everyone for all these great posts.
I just got a 2005 Crossfire a few weeks ago. This forum is fantastic!
My low beams were only projecting a few feet in front of the car. Yep, the low beam bulbs were not seated correctly. I followed the advice here and was careful with the clip and I got both bulbs aligned and seated.
My driver side bulb was off by about 45 degrees. The passenger side bulb was 180 degrees off.
Thanks everyone for all these great posts.
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Thanks a million Musclefan21 - I'd never have figured this out without the pics and tips.Installed 2 headlamps today without a hitch.....but not without a few swear words. It's a tight job! One question- pretty sure that I seated the bulbs correctly- but is it the case that the drivers side and passenger side bulbs seat differently? Seems they were 180 degree opposite.
Last edited by Jeffr0; 12-09-2017 at 06:00 PM.
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Why would they do that? All the bulbs are the same, the housings are the same. It doesn't make sense. But it wouldn't surprise me.
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Musclefan mentioned not being able to put the spring back after taking it out rather than lifting it up out of the way. Here is a view of the spring and its mounting points.
Just put one end in place and flex the spring enough to insert the other end.
Yeah I know, easier said than done, use needle nose pliers and a mirror, if you are nervous about it springing away tie a thin piece of string or thread to it and tie the other end down.
Just put one end in place and flex the spring enough to insert the other end.
Yeah I know, easier said than done, use needle nose pliers and a mirror, if you are nervous about it springing away tie a thin piece of string or thread to it and tie the other end down.
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
You mentioned that here is a view of it, but I didn't see any pics. When I tried to replace one of my 2006 Low-Beams, the spring clip fell out, and either went down in the Headlamp assembly or got stuck under engine compartment. Do you know where to get replacement spring-clip, and if you can refer me to the pics of putting it back on would be most appreciative. Thanks.
You can get this spring clip. CLICK
or this one. CLICK
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If you look at my sig line you can see a link to a large post, look up ‘lights’ and see where you can buy the clip.
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Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Hey! This photo looks like it is reversed. The markings on the base of the bulb look backward to me. You must have taken it with a mirror!!! Clever fellow!
But, in any case, it's a great photo and sure helped me.
I'm just commenting because this morning, I thought I would replace my low beam bulbs in a few minutes and then that !@#$% clip came loose on the passenger side. I honestly didn't think I could get it back into place. You're working blind with one hand to slip the spring back into the little supports.
Thanks onehundred80.....
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
Hey! This photo looks like it is reversed. The markings on the base of the bulb look backward to me. You must have taken it with a mirror!!! Clever fellow!
But, in any case, it's a great photo and sure helped me.
I'm just commenting because this morning, I thought I would replace my low beam bulbs in a few minutes and then that !@#$% clip came loose on the passenger side. I honestly didn't think I could get it back into place. You're working blind with one hand to slip the spring back into the little supports.
Thanks onehundred80.....
But, in any case, it's a great photo and sure helped me.
I'm just commenting because this morning, I thought I would replace my low beam bulbs in a few minutes and then that !@#$% clip came loose on the passenger side. I honestly didn't think I could get it back into place. You're working blind with one hand to slip the spring back into the little supports.
Thanks onehundred80.....
Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
I don't know if this conversation is still active in any way but I thought I would reach out. I changed the low beam bulb with little trouble but I can't get it to stay burning? Like the base of the bulb grounds to the housing or something? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Re: HOW TO replace headlight bulb. Pictured step by step instructions
I don't know if this conversation is still active in any way but I thought I would reach out. I changed the low beam bulb with little trouble but I can't get it to stay burning? Like the base of the bulb grounds to the housing or something? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any help.
The bulb uses the two wire tabs, they do not ground to anything. I suspect you got a bulb with a broken filament and it makes/breaks contact at will. Get a different bulb, I suspect your problem will go away. If you have an 'OHM' meter, attach the leads to the two tabs and tap the bulb base. See if it moves the meter. If so, again, bad bulb. Good luck!
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