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Message: Replacing Headlight Bulbs
Changed By: AndyInNYC
Change Date: January 18, 2012 11:33AM
Replacing Headlight Bulbs
Change Date: January 18, 2012 11:33AM
Replacing Headlight Bulbs
I've just noticed that one of my front headlights appears really dim. The other bulb was replaced after my deer accident.
I have a 2000 Base (not S). Two questions:
1. I'm probably going to replace both bulbs so that they at least match in brightness. I'd like the brightest bulbs possible - but I remember that some older, bright bulbs used to melt/burn the lamp covers. What bulbs should I get and from where are they available?
2. How difficult is it to replace the bulb? I failed shop and my wife shudders when I pick up anything bigger than a screwdriver. Is there a DIY guide out there (assuming i should even bother doing it myself)? How long should the swap take?
Thanks all. I love all the quick, informed posters on this (and PPBB before) website.
Andrew
(edited to track responses)
I have a 2000 Base (not S). Two questions:
1. I'm probably going to replace both bulbs so that they at least match in brightness. I'd like the brightest bulbs possible - but I remember that some older, bright bulbs used to melt/burn the lamp covers. What bulbs should I get and from where are they available?
2. How difficult is it to replace the bulb? I failed shop and my wife shudders when I pick up anything bigger than a screwdriver. Is there a DIY guide out there (assuming i should even bother doing it myself)? How long should the swap take?
Thanks all. I love all the quick, informed posters on this (and PPBB before) website.
Andrew
(edited to track responses)
Original Message
Author: AndyInNYCDate: January 18, 2012 11:32AM
Replacing Headlight Bulbs
I've just noticed that one of my front headlights appears really dim. The other bulb was replaced after my deer accident.
I have a 2000 Base (not S). Two questions:
1. I'm probably going to replace both bulbs so that they at least match in brightness. I'd like the brightest bulbs possible - but I remember that some older, bright bulbs used to melt/burn the lamp covers. What bulbs should I get and from where are they available?
2. How difficult is it to replace the bulb? I failed shop and my wife shudders when I pick up anything bigger than a screwdriver. Is there a DIY guide out there (assuming i should even bother doing it myself)? How long should the swap take?
Thanks all. I love all the quick, informed posters on this (and PPBB before) website.
Andrew
I have a 2000 Base (not S). Two questions:
1. I'm probably going to replace both bulbs so that they at least match in brightness. I'd like the brightest bulbs possible - but I remember that some older, bright bulbs used to melt/burn the lamp covers. What bulbs should I get and from where are they available?
2. How difficult is it to replace the bulb? I failed shop and my wife shudders when I pick up anything bigger than a screwdriver. Is there a DIY guide out there (assuming i should even bother doing it myself)? How long should the swap take?
Thanks all. I love all the quick, informed posters on this (and PPBB before) website.
Andrew