Fog light bulb replacement
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Fog light bulb replacement
What's the easiest way to get to the fog light bulb(s) to replace? I found my right one burnt out today and need to get it changed out before I turn the car over to its new owner next week. Any suggestion on bulbs and would it be a good idea to change out both? Thanks.
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Most people just reach in and change through the headlights (up, but not on). Use thin rubber gloves (skin oil shortens life). The "proper way" means jacking car and removing panel (4 or 5 screws) and reacing up from below.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Dec 13, 2005 at 05:56 PM.
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Thanks. I'm going to replace them both with the 885's and check the alignment.
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From: east orange new jersey
access through brake duct
It's kind of tough if your hands are'nt agile. But I change my signal and fog lights by pushing back th flexible brake duct behind th bumper,then pushing it down so I can get my hand & arm in. First time is kind of tough but once your hands know exactly where to go, it's simple.
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From: Deerfield beach Fl
Where do I get the bulbs to do this? I have a burnt out fog bulb too. Also, does anyone by any chance have a picture of something of what the area looks like? I have changed the blinker bulbs a couple of times by moving the air duct out of the way, but not sure how easy it will be to do the fog lights.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Most people just reach in and change through the headlights (up, but not on). Use thin rubber gloves (skin oil shortens life). The "proper way" means jacking car and removing panel (4 or 5 screws) and reacing up from below.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Most people just reach in and change through the headlights (up, but not on). Use thin rubber gloves (skin oil shortens life). The "proper way" means jacking car and removing panel (4 or 5 screws) and reacing up from below.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
I upgraded to 885 bulbs (50 watt), but you can replace just one with stock. No need to replace both, reliability of bulbs can not be predicted (meaning the other bulb probably won't fail soon).
It's a good idea to adjust them. The factory aims them low. Aim them just below your low beams at 25-30 feet. Use a #15 Tork, through hole near them.
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