[HOW TO] Replace headlight bulbs & front position light - Page 2

misterpro · 15th January 2007, 18:57

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Originally Posted by IWANTACIVIC

yer i changed my side lights and going to change the full beam ones when they blow got some ice whites to go in, they looked super on 307 will go nicely with the rest of the blue blubs , be nice to see your pics misterpro see what other pepole have gone for while your under the bonnet mite want to raise your lights up so you get more light on the road on dipped.

Can you read my mind?

I've been adjusting my Xenon's up today. Makes a huge difference

no visible cutoff on the road anymore

Now just playing the waiting game. Send my package faster bloody germans ^^

tomtank62 · 16th January 2007, 14:09

I've changed plenty of bulbs over my time, but found the Civic ones a little fiddly to get housed correctly. If you find light flairing out all over the place check that the bulbs are sat correctly. The smallest mis-alignment means light all over the place.
I found the best way of making sure was to look through the lens glass (lights off of course

)at the bulbs and see they are right.

Miggins · 16th January 2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by tomtank62

If you find light flairing out all over the place check that the bulbs are sat correctly. The smallest mis-alignment means light all over the place.

This can also be due to the painted tip getting scratched off when installing dip bulbs - I had this recently and was constantly getting flashed. All due to poor quality masking paint.

misterpro · 20th January 2007, 23:27

Operation completed succesfully

Sorry for low res sister stole my digicam, so had to use the cellphone.

*Can you guess which parking light is original here?

*With the Xenon's on.

*Done and operation in all their glory on the driveway.

Happy now. *prances around like a fairy*

http://www.xenonwhite.de
xenonwhite.de parking lights & MTEC Super White H1 high beam

smb09_1999 · 18th March 2007, 18:33

Replaced my bulbs today. Changed the dipped, main and position bulbs for Philips Vision Plus (position bulbs are the ultra bright ones from Autobulbs).

Crikey what a job! Several layers of skin on my hands have been shed in pursuit of the new look at night and after over an hour of fiddling finally had them all in place.

Lets hope I never need to change them again!

Thanks for the write up, instructions were an absolute god send!

pjr · 5th July 2007, 21:13

After reading jw's how-to, thought I should get round to upgrading the headlight bulbs.

Went for the Philips Vision Plus +50% bulbs from Autobulbsdirect.

jw's write up was spot on for the main beam bulbs, but the 1.8 Petrol has much more clearance around the right hand dipped beam unit than the 2.2 Diesel. I am assuming all the 1.8s are the same as this under the bonnet ?

As you can see from the enclosed photo, there is loads of space around the back of the headlamp - no expansion tank or hoses in the way

First pic shows the plastic cover in situ, second pic shows the back of the headlamp when the cover is removed.

Now just need to wait for darkness to fall so I can try them out!

ps Apologies for the poor quality images, only had my phone to hand.

MoOriginal · 12th July 2007, 12:42

i want to do this but im cr*p with my hands so im worried ill stuff it up

WoolyCiv · 13th July 2007, 00:05

It isnt't difficult espescially on the petrol engined Civics, the 2.2's have little bit more gear in the way but from other post's still not too difficult.

Go for it

Vtec Power · 12th October 2007, 10:37

Hi Guys/Gals,

After reading a bit on the civic lights, I've decided to change them as they are pretty bad when driving on dark roads without street lights...

I am just a little bit confused (please bare with me as I'm new to this light thing

) Firstly you get the park lights (first click), then the normal driving lights (second click), then you get the bright lights...What bulb should I replace where, I'm reading for dipped beam this and high beam that, but don't have a clue which is which!!! Sorry for the silly question...

mattlittle · 12th October 2007, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vtec Power

Hi Guys/Gals,

After reading a bit on the civic lights, I've decided to change them as they are pretty bad when driving on dark roads without street lights...

I am just a little bit confused (please bare with me as I'm new to this light thing

) Firstly you get the park lights (first click), then the normal driving lights (second click), then you get the bright lights...What bulb should I replace where, I'm reading for dipped beam this and high beam that, but don't have a clue which is which!!! Sorry for the silly question...

First click = positioning lights. Those little 'weedy' things that don't so much light the road as allow others to see you when getting a little dark in the evening. These are 501 side lights.

Second click = Dipped beam. On most civics this is the H7 bulbs but on some it is a HID lamp. You use these to drive around town when you need 'full' lights to see, but don't want to dazzle people.

Push the stick forward and that is full beam (sort of thing you would use on country roads when you won't dazzle oncoming traffic). These are H1 bulbs

Hope that helps,

Matt

Vtec Power · 12th October 2007, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlittle

First click = positioning lights. Those little 'weedy' things that don't so much light the road as allow others to see you when getting a little dark in the evening. These are 501 side lights.

Second click = Dipped beam. On most civis this is the H7 bulbs but on some it is a HID lamp. You use these to drive around town when you need 'full' lights to see, but don't want to dazzle people.

Push the stick forward and that is full beam (sort of thing you would use on country roads when you won't dazzle oncoming traffic). These are H1 bulbs

Hope that helps,

Matt

***** that help me lots!

At least now when I go looking for bulbs I'll be able to get the right ones and know what I'm talking about...The 501 bulbs, are they the same as the interior lights??? I think replacing the dipped beam is most important, the full beam is bright enough already...

Force · 23rd October 2007, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterpro

Operation completed succesfully

Sorry for low res sister stole my digicam, so had to use the cellphone.

*Can you guess which parking light is original here?

Happy now. *prances around like a fairy*

Xenonwhite.de
xenonwhite.de parking lights & MTEC Super White H1 high beam

Hey,

Nice job on the parkinglights.
I wanna do the same incl. the foglights.

Where are you from in Belgium?
I'm from Gent.

Grtz

Dustjunky · 11th December 2007, 12:05

Is there a trick to taking the little metal clips off the hoses and putting them back on? Should I do it by hand or with some pliers?

Also, the black cable coming from the battery to the body of the car seems really in the way. Did you detach this or leave it in and work around it?

Foggy · 5th January 2008, 13:37

just like to say a big thanks to original poster
changed mine this morning (2.2 diesel)and took about 45 mins in all ,instructions were spot on

there isnt a lot of room on the diesel thats for sure

8below · 14th January 2008, 11:37

Hang around my home town, there are some Civic guys with fancy headlight so called "Projector" with Angel Eyes (parking light). These look quite sexy IMHO

Will try to post some pix soon.

arun1uk · 28th January 2008, 14:13

Hey guys and gals.

It's different for the Type-R! Damn it!

Anyone done it yet? I'm having trouble getting to the LHS light as there is a pipe in the way. Anyone know how to get it out??? I dont want to hurt my baby....

FWH · 28th January 2008, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by arun1uk

Hey guys and gals.

It's different for the Type-R! Damn it!

Anyone done it yet? I'm having trouble getting to the LHS light as there is a pipe in the way. Anyone know how to get it out??? I dont want to hurt my baby....

Are you sure??

What does your manual say?
It should be covered there.

arun1uk · 29th January 2008, 12:01

The manual just says "remove this pipe", but doesnt explain how! Just wondering if anyone has done it and how they did it?

Thanks

Alwaysblack · 11th February 2008, 00:08

Arun.
Me too!
Finally had enough with existing poor lights on return from Bournemouth.
Bought set of Osrams, went to do it today and a nightmare!
Might try again tomorrow.

aslz78 · 1st March 2008, 13:04

I've just upgraded my H1's and H7's. It was easy til you get the the one under the coolant tank, that was the hardest thing ive done in a LONG time. i hav e quite big hands and it literally took 20 mins to get the cap off, and another 20 to get the connector off!!

Also Osram nightbreakers really arent that white

20th January 2007, 23:27	#24 (permalink)
misterpro Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Flanders, Belgium Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Operation completed succesfully Sorry for low res sister stole my digicam, so had to use the cellphone. Can you guess which parking light is original here? With the Xenon's on. Done and operation in all their glory on the driveway. Happy now. prances around like a fairy* http://www.xenonwhite.de xenonwhite.de parking lights & MTEC Super White H1 high beam Last edited by misterpro; 20th January 2007 at 23:39.

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Alwaysblack Ex Black Rat Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 21st September 2006 Location: S E London / Kent Posts: 160 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Light upgrade Arun. Me too! Finally had enough with existing poor lights on return from Bournemouth. Bought set of Osrams, went to do it today and a nightmare! Might try again tomorrow.

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tomtank62 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 21st December 2006 Location: Harrogate. North Yorks Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've changed plenty of bulbs over my time, but found the Civic ones a little fiddly to get housed correctly. If you find light flairing out all over the place check that the bulbs are sat correctly. The smallest mis-alignment means light all over the place. I found the best way of making sure was to look through the lens glass (lights off of course )at the bulbs and see they are right.

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 389 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Replaced my bulbs today. Changed the dipped, main and position bulbs for Philips Vision Plus (position bulbs are the ultra bright ones from Autobulbs). Crikey what a job! Several layers of skin on my hands have been shed in pursuit of the new look at night and after over an hour of fiddling finally had them all in place. Lets hope I never need to change them again! Thanks for the write up, instructions were an absolute god send!

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WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It isnt't difficult espescially on the petrol engined Civics, the 2.2's have little bit more gear in the way but from other post's still not too difficult. Go for it

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Vtec Power Valve Cap Join Date: 29th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys/Gals, After reading a bit on the civic lights, I've decided to change them as they are pretty bad when driving on dark roads without street lights... I am just a little bit confused (please bare with me as I'm new to this light thing ) Firstly you get the park lights (first click), then the normal driving lights (second click), then you get the bright lights...What bulb should I replace where, I'm reading for dipped beam this and high beam that, but don't have a clue which is which!!! Sorry for the silly question...

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Dustjunky Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 29th October 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is there a trick to taking the little metal clips off the hoses and putting them back on? Should I do it by hand or with some pliers? Also, the black cable coming from the battery to the body of the car seems really in the way. Did you detach this or leave it in and work around it?

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Foggy Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 30th December 2007 Location: Lincoln UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	just like to say a big thanks to original poster changed mine this morning (2.2 diesel)and took about 45 mins in all ,instructions were spot on there isnt a lot of room on the diesel thats for sure

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8below Valve Cap Join Date: 13th January 2008 Location: Saigon, Vietnam Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hang around my home town, there are some Civic guys with fancy headlight so called "Projector" with Angel Eyes (parking light). These look quite sexy IMHO Will try to post some pix soon.

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arun1uk Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2008 Location: Reading Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey guys and gals. It's different for the Type-R! Damn it! Anyone done it yet? I'm having trouble getting to the LHS light as there is a pipe in the way. Anyone know how to get it out??? I dont want to hurt my baby....

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arun1uk Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2008 Location: Reading Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The manual just says "remove this pipe", but doesnt explain how! Just wondering if anyone has done it and how they did it? Thanks

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aslz78 The voice in your head Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 257 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just upgraded my H1's and H7's. It was easy til you get the the one under the coolant tank, that was the hardest thing ive done in a LONG time. i hav e quite big hands and it literally took 20 mins to get the cap off, and another 20 to get the connector off!! Also Osram nightbreakers really arent that white