HID Bulb Change

junior_jam · 07-13-2010, 08:14 PM

I should mention the obvious....put your parking brake on before jacking up your car

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Cmike2780 · 07-13-2010, 08:15 PM

Try courtesy Nissan.

junior_jam · 07-13-2010, 08:21 PM

I also meant to post where I got my bulbs. 6000k Philips Ultinon PAIR for $100:

PHILIPS Ultinon D2S 2 BULBS 6000K BMW AUDI BENZ LEXUS: eBay Motors (item 110316833938 end time Jul-16-10 19:05:03 PDT)

abakja1 · 08-25-2010, 03:57 PM

I wish I didnt have to remove the front wheels when I replaced my HIDs, but my rims are 1/2" wider up front with wider tires. Also, since I have large arms, I just couldnt find any way to get a good look or access to the HIDs..

Miss the car somewhat as its the best handling and braking car Ive ever had, but the 05 STI proves more utilitarian and a lot more fun for me...

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

Just replaced my bulbs. A few tips:

1. You do not need to remove the wheels. Lift the car with the jack that came with the car until the front tire slightly comes off the ground. Turn the wheel to the opposite side that you are working on (if you're working on the left side, turn the wheels to the right). You'll have plenty of room to get the job done.

2. After removing the three clips that the OP mentioned, the light grey cap that covers the bulb housing twists and then comes out easily. Do not pry it off.

3. Take some time looking at the metal clips that hold the bulb in place. Here's instructions on how to get the clips off:

Move the outside clip finger holder thingy (the one toward the exterior of the car body) toward the front of the car and then toward the ground. There's a notch where the clip will come loose and then release toward the back of the car. The clip needs to be removed from the clip housing completely.

4. Keep the big notch of the bulb at 12 o'clock when you put the new bulb in. Be patient and don't be forceful. Once you line up the notch in the bulb housing with the bulb notch, it will snap into place.

Demon370z · 01-16-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

its just not possible, and you'll see once you have actually removed the wheel why. BTW has anyone tried 8k yet????????????

It is very possible as I just swapped out the stock HID's for 10000k's. Its a hassle and definitely easy with the tire off, but got to admit that I did it in an hour and a half and the lights look beautiFUL! Got mine from ijdmtoy and there not deep blue, or have a hint of purple, there bluish, whitish, but little bit more on the blue side.

Falcor · 01-21-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon370z

It is very possible as I just swapped out the stock HID's for 10000k's. Its a hassle and definitely easy with the tire off, but got to admit that I did it in an hour and a half and the lights look beautiFUL! Got mine from ijdmtoy and there not deep blue, or have a hint of purple, there bluish, whitish, but little bit more on the blue side.

PICs!

RockStarKick · 01-21-2011, 12:08 PM

Yo, Falcor..

I just got these bulbs in last night, I'm going to be installing them right after work today.

Morimoto 3Five D2S (35w) - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc.

I will take before and after pics and post them..

Falcor · 01-21-2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockStarKick

Yo, Falcor..

I just got these bulbs in last night, I'm going to be installing them right after work today.

Morimoto 3Five D2S (35w) - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc.

I will take before and after pics and post them..

what temp did you get?

RockStarKick · 01-21-2011, 12:57 PM

6000k,

Falcor · 01-21-2011, 01:51 PM

cool looking foreward to pics

Ron · 01-27-2011, 01:19 AM

hey guys, sooo RockStarKick, NI9HT and myself are having the same issue after replacing the bulbs. We all got them from different vendors.

They light up and immediately shut off. I turn them off, then back on and the same thing happens. They won't remain on until after the 3rd/4th attempt.. any ideas? We have contacted the sellers but have yet to hear from them.

RockStarKick · 01-27-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

hey guys, sooo RockStarKick, NI9HT and myself are having the same issue after replacing the bulbs. We all got them from different vendors.

They light up and immediately shut off. I turn them off, then back on and the same thing happens. They won't remain on until after the 3rd/4th attempt.. any ideas? We have contacted the sellers but have yet to hear from them.

^ same for me. I contacted the company and they stated that a lot of people with Nissan/Infinity call in about the same problem. He said that the silver connector that screws on the bulb itself is the prob. The little prongs in there have to be bent inward to accommodate a different bulb.

I did try bending them inward a bit with a small flathead screwdriver but that also didn't work. I also didn't feel comfortable bending them so I didn't go very far. Bulbs are way cheaper than that part I'm sure..

So I've already shipped the bulbs back to the company and will get some that are compatible.

Ron · 01-27-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockStarKick

^ same for me. I contacted the company and they stated that a lot of people with Nissan/Infinity call in about the same problem. He said that the silver connector that screws on the bulb itself is the prob. The little prongs in there have to be bent inward to accommodate a different bulb.

I did try bending them inward a bit with a small flathead screwdriver but that also didn't work. I also didn't feel comfortable bending them so I didn't go very far. Bulbs are way cheaper than that part I'm sure..

So I've already shipped the bulbs back to the company and will get some that are compatible.

What prong? Got a pic?

RockStarKick · 01-27-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

What prong? Got a pic?

No I don't have a pic, but the silver connector that hooks to the bulb itself
has 2 prongs on the inner part. You absolutely can't miss them if you were to look. They told me that those needed to be bent in..

But I did slightly bend them inwards with the same result.

My bulbs flickered and would not come on at all. I tried turning the lights on
multiple times.

As I said before, I DID NOT feel comfortable bending these prongs..

Ron · 01-27-2011, 03:21 PM

^ got it, thanks.

07-13-2010, 08:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
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Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	cool looking foreward to pics

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Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	hey guys, sooo RockStarKick, NI9HT and myself are having the same issue after replacing the bulbs. We all got them from different vendors. They light up and immediately shut off. I turn them off, then back on and the same thing happens. They won't remain on until after the 3rd/4th attempt.. any ideas? We have contacted the sellers but have yet to hear from them.

01-27-2011, 03:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	^ got it, thanks.