Replacing Headlight bulb
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Replacing Headlight bulb
my left-side head light is dead. the brights work on both sides, but regular headlight is out on the left hand side. I think the bulb is dead. the headlights are pretty dim anyway, so I've been considering replacing them both. What kind of bulb should I use to replace the two headlights? And is there any complicated procedure for replacing them, or do I just screw off the fronts?
thanks,
marthpodi
thanks,
marthpodi
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Well a C4 headlight is a sealed fixture. You cannot just change the bulb. You have to change the whole headlight housing. I upgraded mine to a set that allows for me to just change the bulb.
These will help show you how to change the bulb.
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette...ts/install.htm
These will help show you how to change the bulb.
http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette...ts/install.htm
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Re: (scorp508)
Scorp
I have been reading with interest your solution to your headlight problem and have been really tempted to do the same thing to my C4. I have a few questions that I would like to ask you . First, did the headlight change over cause you any electrical problems, did you have to change any of the headlight wiring harness's ? I have printed out your directions etc , will they work on a 93 C4 also ? Do the lights put out a strong white light or that bluish light. The cops are cracking down on that bluish light out here.
Thanks Scorp for your answers , I also loved your engine change over info. Keep up the good work, just wanted to let you know that I was born and live most of my life back in Mass, but live out here in the West now !
Bob :)
I have been reading with interest your solution to your headlight problem and have been really tempted to do the same thing to my C4. I have a few questions that I would like to ask you . First, did the headlight change over cause you any electrical problems, did you have to change any of the headlight wiring harness's ? I have printed out your directions etc , will they work on a 93 C4 also ? Do the lights put out a strong white light or that bluish light. The cops are cracking down on that bluish light out here.
Thanks Scorp for your answers , I also loved your engine change over info. Keep up the good work, just wanted to let you know that I was born and live most of my life back in Mass, but live out here in the West now !
Bob :)
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First, did the headlight change over cause you any electrical problems
did you have to change any of the headlight wiring harness's ?
will they work on a 93 C4 also ?
Do the lights put out a strong white light or that bluish light.
just wanted to let you know that I was born and live most of my life back in Mass, but live out here in the West now !
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Re: (scorp508)
Thanks Scorp
Looks like I will make this mod sometime soon. I live out here in Utah and its dark out in the desert at times when one does high speed runs. Is there other lights that could go into those light housings?
I was born in Springfield, lived in Indian Orchard then moved to Lemoninster (spel), then move to Rhode Island, then Portland, Maine, then back to Wellesley, Mass. I have been here for over 23 yrs, but still root for the Pat's and Celtics.
Thanks again, have always wanted to say hi seeing all your posts. :cheers:
Looks like I will make this mod sometime soon. I live out here in Utah and its dark out in the desert at times when one does high speed runs. Is there other lights that could go into those light housings?
I was born in Springfield, lived in Indian Orchard then moved to Lemoninster (spel), then move to Rhode Island, then Portland, Maine, then back to Wellesley, Mass. I have been here for over 23 yrs, but still root for the Pat's and Celtics.
Thanks again, have always wanted to say hi seeing all your posts. :cheers:
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Re: (Bob Lapine)
So the stock bulbs cannot be replaced? I doubt that in 13 years this is the first time one of the bulbs died, so I'm guessing the previous owner replaced one/both of them at least once. Is there any way to tell if the replacement headlights (the ones on there now) can have the bulb replaced? I really don't want to spring $100+ for one dead bulb :cry
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Is there other lights that could go into those light housings?
Thanks again, have always wanted to say hi seeing all your posts. :cheers:
