this may sound crazy but i really want to know. i have a headlight out. well usually i replace the whole headlight but someone is saying the bulb so does this mean i have been spending too much money???
2007-07-22 06:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by malibu29130 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what kind of car ??? because older ones you need to replace the whole light, newer ones use a 9007 bulb
2007-07-22 06:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most newer cars have a replaceable bulb inside the lens (the glass you see from the front).
In the back of the bulb, where the wires end, is a connector. Turn it 1/4 or so turn to the left, and it should come out. The end of the bulb will be exposed, grab it and remove.
When replacing the new bulb, use gloves or a rag. The oil from your skin on the glass part will make it burn hotter, and burn out sooner.
You probably have to turn the bulb to line it up in the back of the bulb (there's usually a notch that fits a protrusion, to align the bulb for aiming purposes).
Reconnect the wiring plug (again, don't force it. Turn it until it aligns and goes in, then turn to the right until it locks. Not a whole lot of pressure needed).
You're done.
If an older car, the entire bulb and lens is one unit, and needs to be replaced as a whole.
When undoing the screws, DO NOT disturb the ones that have a spring on them, as they are the adjusting (aiming) screws, and your headlight aim will be off.
2007-07-22 06:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most newer cars you just replace the bulb. on these if you replaced the whole light it would be several hundred dollars. older cars you changed the whole unit out and they were only a few bucks. good luck
2007-07-22 07:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
problematic matter. check out with google. that could actually help!
2015-04-05 19:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋