How to Replace a Headlight Bulb (Tips and Tricks)
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Date: 2021-02-01
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LostParadise
Hey Chris! (Really testing if you answer every comment here) I bought 9006 bulbs off of amazon (product title and description says 9006, but they sent me 9012. It's very tempting to return them and try to find them in store, but other faucets of the internet told me that the only difference is the size of the tabs that lock the bulb in place when you turn the assembly, which is very easily altered with a nail clipper or file or something. Thought I'd try to run it past you to make sure.
I'm planning on taking the old bulb to compare it with the new ones.
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Hey Chris! (Really testing if you answer every comment here) I bought 9006 bulbs off of amazon (product title and description says 9006, but they sent me 9012. It's very tempting to return them and try to find them in store, but other faucets of the internet told me that the only difference is the size of the tabs that lock the bulb in place when you turn the assembly, which is very easily altered with a nail clipper or file or something. Thought I'd try to run it past you to make sure.
I'm planning on taking the old bulb to compare it with the new ones.
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Veni
So a millennial at GM who designed my car decided to make it a pain to change the headlight and front turn signal bulbs. You have to drop the front bumper just to access one bolt that unscrews the whole assembly. Thats crazy man I dont like how they are making these newer cars less serviceable for DIYers.
On my 1997 Toyota Camry, the bulbs are easily accessible both front and rear. Boy times have changed for sure.
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So a millennial at GM who designed my car decided to make it a pain to change the headlight and front turn signal bulbs. You have to drop the front bumper just to access one bolt that unscrews the whole assembly. Thats crazy man I dont like how they are making these newer cars less serviceable for DIYers.
On my 1997 Toyota Camry, the bulbs are easily accessible both front and rear. Boy times have changed for sure.
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Javier
so in my dads truck their was a light that wasnt working and we bought a new lightbulb and set it, and when we tried turning it on it wouldnt so we switch the old bulb to the other side and tried making sure it wasnt the bulb but when when put it wouldnt turn on so we put the new one in on both sides and now both dont want to turn on and we are wondering why
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so in my dads truck their was a light that wasnt working and we bought a new lightbulb and set it, and when we tried turning it on it wouldnt so we switch the old bulb to the other side and tried making sure it wasnt the bulb but when when put it wouldnt turn on so we put the new one in on both sides and now both dont want to turn on and we are wondering why
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dxxt136
Thanks ChrisFix. I have a 1998 Ford Windstar and it is the only vehicle besides yours that uses the wire clip. It presents its own challenges getting the bulb off and the new one on. If you get an opportunity I would love to see a detailed look at how you change a headlight with that kind of wire connection. Thanks again
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Thanks ChrisFix. I have a 1998 Ford Windstar and it is the only vehicle besides yours that uses the wire clip. It presents its own challenges getting the bulb off and the new one on. If you get an opportunity I would love to see a detailed look at how you change a headlight with that kind of wire connection. Thanks again
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Gem
Hey Chris! You're awesome, do you have videos for everything! =. I typed Chrisfix headlights and here I am! Hahaha =D. The dealership gave me the wrong manual so I've just been watching your videos. Thank you for all the tips! Planning to change my headlights since the OEM seem so dull. Mahalo! =)
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Hey Chris! You're awesome, do you have videos for everything! =. I typed Chrisfix headlights and here I am! Hahaha =D. The dealership gave me the wrong manual so I've just been watching your videos. Thank you for all the tips! Planning to change my headlights since the OEM seem so dull. Mahalo! =)
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101Crock
I wish all headlights where this easy. I just had to replace those ones that you have to twist, and it was such an pain in the ass. Mainly because the engine compartment is so jam packed with components that you literally cant get your hand in to twist the bulb into place.
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I wish all headlights where this easy. I just had to replace those ones that you have to twist, and it was such an pain in the ass. Mainly because the engine compartment is so jam packed with components that you literally cant get your hand in to twist the bulb into place.
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Doug
Good info, but I was hoping to find out how to get the old bulb out of the socket. You showed everything except how to dp that, and how to make sure the new bulb is inserted in the socket properly before putting the socket back into the reflector.
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Good info, but I was hoping to find out how to get the old bulb out of the socket. You showed everything except how to dp that, and how to make sure the new bulb is inserted in the socket properly before putting the socket back into the reflector.
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Akbar
Why does only one bulb go out and not the other when the both headlights are always turned on and off at the same time? Turn signal bulbs I can understand because you can only use one at a time. but headlights and brake lights? Nah.
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Why does only one bulb go out and not the other when the both headlights are always turned on and off at the same time? Turn signal bulbs I can understand because you can only use one at a time. but headlights and brake lights? Nah.
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Carlo
Will the bulb still work if you accidentally touched it? I have a problem with my KIA 2014 Forte. The low beam bulb on the right isn't working. I tired replacing it and accidentally touched the glass and it didn't work.
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Will the bulb still work if you accidentally touched it? I have a problem with my KIA 2014 Forte. The low beam bulb on the right isn't working. I tired replacing it and accidentally touched the glass and it didn't work.
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RushiesBoots
Good advice but wasted on many Australian drivers who think it's OK to drive at night, even on freeways, with just their parking lights on.
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Good advice but wasted on many Australian drivers who think it's OK to drive at night, even on freeways, with just their parking lights on.
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