when you change out headlamp bulbs does the light have to be realigned?
02-15-2014, 08:35 AM
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when you change out headlamp bulbs does the light have to be realigned?
I'm swapping out the OEMS for some sliverstars. if i don't have to do a light alignment I'll do it this afternoon, if i do then I'll wait for it to be a bit darker so i can see where the alignment is now
02-15-2014, 09:09 AM
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You should not need to realign them solely based on changing the bulbs, but it never hurts to check the alignment.
Seating the bulbs properly can be a PITA due to lack of room for your hands, take your time and be sure they are seated properly. If they aren't, you will find the alignment WAY off.
I replaced mine several years ago with PIAA Extreme White Plus headlights and Philips 893 CrystalVision driving lights. They aren't HID's by any means, but a nice upgrade over stock and all I need given the limited night driving I do.
Good luck!
Seating the bulbs properly can be a PITA due to lack of room for your hands, take your time and be sure they are seated properly. If they aren't, you will find the alignment WAY off.
I replaced mine several years ago with PIAA Extreme White Plus headlights and Philips 893 CrystalVision driving lights. They aren't HID's by any means, but a nice upgrade over stock and all I need given the limited night driving I do.
Good luck!
02-15-2014, 09:25 AM
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02-15-2014, 10:03 AM
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No, If they were fine before they should be fine with the new bulbs, If they were fine before and are not fine now the bulbs are not seated correctly.
02-15-2014, 11:57 AM
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There should be no need to realign the headlights based on just a bulb change.
02-15-2014, 12:26 PM
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