DIY: G37 all headlight bulb replacement
04-23-2012, 01:05 AM
#181
does anyone know how i can take the actual parking light bulb out after i pop it out of the housing? i went through the top by taking out my intakes and it was impossible for me to pull the bulb itself out after getting it out of the housing. its as if its clamped down or something. can anyone help please!
04-23-2012, 09:47 PM
#183
Since your gonna replace them just put on some rubber gloves that you can grip it with and pull it out. It's attached pretty tight. I remove my front wheel and replace them through the wheel well. Or you can try to grip it with needle nose pliers. Your not going to reuse the blub anyways.
05-21-2012, 06:16 PM
#185
which one would be best to replace the city lights (194). I have 6000k headlight and foglights(located in the ipl bumper) so I want to make sure it doesnt look totally off/different fromt the rest.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/SMD-LED-Doo..._t10_sku11.htm
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/168-194-282...10_sku_c03.htm
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/SMD-LED-Doo..._t10_sku11.htm
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/168-194-282...10_sku_c03.htm
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
06-05-2012, 11:21 PM
#187
which one would be best to replace the city lights (194). I have 6000k headlight and foglights(located in the ipl bumper) so I want to make sure it doesnt look totally off/different fromt the rest.
5-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs, Car Interior Lights, License Plate Lights
Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
5-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs, Car Interior Lights, License Plate Lights
Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
06-06-2012, 06:04 AM
#188
which one would be best to replace the city lights (194). I have 6000k headlight and foglights(located in the ipl bumper) so I want to make sure it doesnt look totally off/different fromt the rest.
5-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs, Car Interior Lights, License Plate Lights
Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
5-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs, Car Interior Lights, License Plate Lights
Super Bright 12-SMD T10 168 194 LED Bulbs | LED License Plate Lights
first one is 5smd and the second is 12smd.
10-04-2012, 02:51 AM
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Need some help with troubleshooting
Hi guys,
Thanks so much for the DIY, it was a great help and I followed the instructions to remove the entire front bumper making it easy to remove the headlight assembly. The one thing that was mentioned in the DIY I had to do was remove all of the screws holding the underside cover (for oil changes etc) before I could remove the bumper.
Unfortunately, the replaced light isn't working either, so I need some guidance from you wise folks on troubleshooting.
- On the passenger side, my fog light and HID is not turning on. Only the parking light is working. I purchased a set of HID bulbs as well as an HID fog light kit thinking I mind as well install better fog lights since I'm disassembling everything.
- After replacing the HID, I tested the light and its not turning on so due to time constraints I put everything back together.
- when I removed the headlight assembly, i did notice 3-4 drops of clear water dripping from the corner of the clear plastic enclosure around the HID. Literally a few drops and when I replace the bulb, i didn't see any other signs of moisture. Not sure if its worth mentioning but I'm doing it anyway.
For the troubleshooting, these are my thoughts:
1) Test/Replace fuse (if so, which one?)
2) Find the time to disassemble and remove the driver side headlight assembly, and plug the passenger side assembly (the one that's not working) into the driver side plug.
3) If step (2) above works, then I need a new assembly? arghh.....
Does this sound like a reasonable approach, or is there something else I should do?
Maybe I've explained too much so I thought it'd be better to mention as much as possible.
Thanks in advance.
J
Thanks so much for the DIY, it was a great help and I followed the instructions to remove the entire front bumper making it easy to remove the headlight assembly. The one thing that was mentioned in the DIY I had to do was remove all of the screws holding the underside cover (for oil changes etc) before I could remove the bumper.
Unfortunately, the replaced light isn't working either, so I need some guidance from you wise folks on troubleshooting.
- On the passenger side, my fog light and HID is not turning on. Only the parking light is working. I purchased a set of HID bulbs as well as an HID fog light kit thinking I mind as well install better fog lights since I'm disassembling everything.
- After replacing the HID, I tested the light and its not turning on so due to time constraints I put everything back together.
- when I removed the headlight assembly, i did notice 3-4 drops of clear water dripping from the corner of the clear plastic enclosure around the HID. Literally a few drops and when I replace the bulb, i didn't see any other signs of moisture. Not sure if its worth mentioning but I'm doing it anyway.
For the troubleshooting, these are my thoughts:
1) Test/Replace fuse (if so, which one?)
2) Find the time to disassemble and remove the driver side headlight assembly, and plug the passenger side assembly (the one that's not working) into the driver side plug.
3) If step (2) above works, then I need a new assembly? arghh.....
Does this sound like a reasonable approach, or is there something else I should do?
Maybe I've explained too much so I thought it'd be better to mention as much as possible.
Thanks in advance.
J
10-16-2012, 05:39 PM
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For everyone who has had a hard time or is confused about changing their headlight bulbs this is for you.
Today I wanted to check if I could remove my fog lights so I could change the bulbs. (the answer is yes) While I was at it I took so pictures and circled what is what.
These are the sizes needed:
HID: D2S
Fog: H1
Parking: 194
Here we go:
1. Loosen lug nuts on a front tire (I started with the left front one)
2. Jack car up and remove lug nuts and tire
3. pop out the three plastic clips on the wheel well so it can be folded behind the brake. after that you will see this once you look in their
Circled in red is the HID, Blue is the fog light, and Yellow is your parking lights
4. next step is to removed the covers of the HID's and the fogs, just twist left and they should pop off and will look like this
Note: carefully with the fog cover because wires run through it, so don't rip them out.
Now for each of the three bulbs its a little different:
HID's
- twist HID connection to the left (circled in purple)
After this you will need to remove the screw using a small phillipshead. After that the light should come out easily.
Note: Be careful because the oil from your fingers will damage the bulb, so don't touch it :tut
Then insert new bulb and do the steps in reverse
Fogs:
- Unscrew the 2 screws using a small phillipshead. Bulb should easily come out. You can leave the wiring connected so it won't be a pain to reconnect the wire after you put it back in. (fogs are circled in blue)
Note: Be careful because the oil from your fingers will damage the bulb, so don't touch it :tut
Insert new bulb then reverse the steps
Parking:
-This is the toughest to get to because the area is so tight. A long black plastic piece sticks out, so take that and twist to the left. Your bulb and will come out with it. (The area is circled in yellow)
Now insert new bulb and do the steps in reverse.
There you go everyone! Hope this makes things easier and if you have questions e-mail me. CYO44Baseball32@aol.com
Please sticky this!!!
Insert new bulb :ninja2
Today I wanted to check if I could remove my fog lights so I could change the bulbs. (the answer is yes) While I was at it I took so pictures and circled what is what.
These are the sizes needed:
HID: D2S
Fog: H1
Parking: 194
Here we go:
1. Loosen lug nuts on a front tire (I started with the left front one)
2. Jack car up and remove lug nuts and tire
3. pop out the three plastic clips on the wheel well so it can be folded behind the brake. after that you will see this once you look in their
Circled in red is the HID, Blue is the fog light, and Yellow is your parking lights
4. next step is to removed the covers of the HID's and the fogs, just twist left and they should pop off and will look like this
Note: carefully with the fog cover because wires run through it, so don't rip them out.
Now for each of the three bulbs its a little different:
HID's
- twist HID connection to the left (circled in purple)
After this you will need to remove the screw using a small phillipshead. After that the light should come out easily.
Note: Be careful because the oil from your fingers will damage the bulb, so don't touch it :tut
Then insert new bulb and do the steps in reverse
Fogs:
- Unscrew the 2 screws using a small phillipshead. Bulb should easily come out. You can leave the wiring connected so it won't be a pain to reconnect the wire after you put it back in. (fogs are circled in blue)
Note: Be careful because the oil from your fingers will damage the bulb, so don't touch it :tut
Insert new bulb then reverse the steps
Parking:
-This is the toughest to get to because the area is so tight. A long black plastic piece sticks out, so take that and twist to the left. Your bulb and will come out with it. (The area is circled in yellow)
Now insert new bulb and do the steps in reverse.
There you go everyone! Hope this makes things easier and if you have questions e-mail me. CYO44Baseball32@aol.com
Please sticky this!!!
Insert new bulb :ninja2