Head ES Headlights

civicg · 27th December 2006, 09:56

Hello all,

There has been a lot of (and confusing at the same time) discussion about the EX lights.

I have a ES and hate the yellow look but also I thnk the visibility is VERY poor! I want to replace these so could somone give me a definitive answer on what bulb sizes I need? Is it the same as stated in the manual or is the manual wrong as it is for the EX?

P.S. Feel so left out not having a EX!!!

Bog · 27th December 2006, 10:08

Not sure what you mean about the manual being wrong?

The EX has HID (Xeneon) headlights which are gas-discharge lamps and are electronically controlled. The arc unit contains a gas consisting largely of xenon, that is ignited by a dedicated high-voltage circuit. To upgrade the ES to true Xeneon would be fairly expensive, there are aftermarket kits, but I'm not sure if they are suitable for the Civic. You can get Xeneon filled replacement bulbs, these tend to only change the colour of the light, not make the headlights any brighter.

Hope this helps.

civicg · 27th December 2006, 11:00

apologies I dont think I was clear in what I was after...

I am not after replacing it for Xenons or HIDS.

Wanted to replace with the 30/50% brighter whiter bulbs such as Osram and Phillips.

IN terms ofthe manual being wrong , in a few posts there is a comment that the manual is incorrect in that it states H7 bulbs where in fact it is H1 you need.

geoff · 27th December 2006, 11:04

If i understand you correctly you need 2 bulbs one for dip and one for main
a h1 and a h7
Been posted previously earlier on this year

Kpow99 · 29th December 2006, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Not sure what you mean about the manual being wrong?

The manual has the bulbs the wrong way round for main and side I believe, found out to my cost when I ordered what I thought were the right bulbs only to find they weren't way back in April.

czechplastik · 30th December 2006, 09:58

Take them out and have a look at them if in doubt!

bezz · 12th March 2007, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicg

Hello all,

There has been a lot of (and confusing at the same time) discussion about the EX lights.

I have a ES and hate the yellow look but also I thnk the visibility is VERY poor! I want to replace these so could somone give me a definitive answer on what bulb sizes I need? Is it the same as stated in the manual or is the manual wrong as it is for the EX?

P.S. Feel so left out not having a EX!!!

have not done a lot of night time driving in my es as have only had car over a week , but i agree was a bit disappointed with the brightness and visiblity and when you put full beam on its not a lot better , they do not compare to my old focus .

Bungle · 12th March 2007, 13:09

I have not found the ES lights a problem at all, they seem to be fine for me. I might at some point change them for the whiter lamps, if a bulb goes on it's own, but I am happy for now.

Fitting aftermarked HID kits is illegal and not worth the bother.

4gotten · 12th March 2007, 13:38

These bulbs produce far better lights than original ones which I keep now as a spare. BTW It happened many times that some people thoght I have e xenon lights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicg

apologies I dont think I was clear in what I was after...

I am not after replacing it for Xenons or HIDS.

Wanted to replace with the 30/50% brighter whiter bulbs such as Osram and Phillips.

IN terms ofthe manual being wrong , in a few posts there is a comment that the manual is incorrect in that it states H7 bulbs where in fact it is H1 you need.

IF this help I bouhgt a set of bulbs from Philips :H1, H7 & W5W and fitted them in front lights. Moreover I used W5W bulbs for interior (front ceiling console). Here are some pictures:

Foggy69 · 12th March 2007, 16:54

I have the Philips X-treme H7 bulbs fitted in the dipped beam and the Philips Vision Plus H1 in the main beam, and it makes quite a difference to the amount of light on the road.
I got them from
http://www.autolamps-online.com

generationgav · 12th March 2007, 16:58

I brought the Osram pure white's and they look great.

I don't think anyone has "complained" about their choice, depends if you want blue or not (I decided on white)

Foggy69 · 12th March 2007, 19:15

The blue bulbs are more about show, the white bulbs are for seeing more.
I know which I would rather have

czechplastik · 12th March 2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

The blue bulbs are more about show, the white bulbs are for seeing more.
I know which I would rather have

Very much agree, The blue will give off the impression you have expensive lights but the white will be far more useful for driving.

peter newton · 12th March 2007, 20:21

remember do not touch the lamp as the grease from your fingers can cause the lamps to blow.
(apologies if people all ready know this) .
just helping people who do not

kind regards peter

smb09_1999 · 14th March 2007, 11:48

This is the company I use

http://www.1stautobulbs.com

Notso · 23rd March 2007, 11:19

Civic headlamps not at all that bad compared to Audi TT, BMW 3-series and other more expensive cars, some even with Xenon.

"....believe it or not, impressive lots of light coming from the Civic's small headlamps..."

http://www.autobild.de/test/zubehoer...tikel_id=12581

27th December 2006, 09:56	#1 (permalink)
civicg Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ES Headlights Hello all, There has been a lot of (and confusing at the same time) discussion about the EX lights. I have a ES and hate the yellow look but also I thnk the visibility is VERY poor! I want to replace these so could somone give me a definitive answer on what bulb sizes I need? Is it the same as stated in the manual or is the manual wrong as it is for the EX? P.S. Feel so left out not having a EX!!!

27th December 2006, 11:04	#4 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	2 Needed If i understand you correctly you need 2 bulbs one for dip and one for main a h1 and a h7 Been posted previously earlier on this year

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Notso Valve Cap Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Civic headlamps tested : autobild.de Civic headlamps not at all that bad compared to Audi TT, BMW 3-series and other more expensive cars, some even with Xenon. "....believe it or not, impressive lots of light coming from the Civic's small headlamps..." http://www.autobild.de/test/zubehoer...tikel_id=12581

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27th December 2006, 10:08	#2 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not sure what you mean about the manual being wrong? The EX has HID (Xeneon) headlights which are gas-discharge lamps and are electronically controlled. The arc unit contains a gas consisting largely of xenon, that is ignited by a dedicated high-voltage circuit. To upgrade the ES to true Xeneon would be fairly expensive, there are aftermarket kits, but I'm not sure if they are suitable for the Civic. You can get Xeneon filled replacement bulbs, these tend to only change the colour of the light, not make the headlights any brighter. Hope this helps.

27th December 2006, 11:00	#3 (permalink)
civicg Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	apologies I dont think I was clear in what I was after... I am not after replacing it for Xenons or HIDS. Wanted to replace with the 30/50% brighter whiter bulbs such as Osram and Phillips. IN terms ofthe manual being wrong , in a few posts there is a comment that the manual is incorrect in that it states H7 bulbs where in fact it is H1 you need.

30th December 2006, 09:58	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Take them out and have a look at them if in doubt!

12th March 2007, 13:09	#8 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have not found the ES lights a problem at all, they seem to be fine for me. I might at some point change them for the whiter lamps, if a bulb goes on it's own, but I am happy for now. Fitting aftermarked HID kits is illegal and not worth the bother.

12th March 2007, 16:54	#10 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have the Philips X-treme H7 bulbs fitted in the dipped beam and the Philips Vision Plus H1 in the main beam, and it makes quite a difference to the amount of light on the road. I got them from http://www.autolamps-online.com

12th March 2007, 16:58	#11 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 809 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I brought the Osram pure white's and they look great. I don't think anyone has "complained" about their choice, depends if you want blue or not (I decided on white)

12th March 2007, 19:15	#12 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	The blue bulbs are more about show, the white bulbs are for seeing more. I know which I would rather have

12th March 2007, 20:21	#14 (permalink)
peter newton Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 26th February 2007 Location: kettering Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	remember do not touch the lamp as the grease from your fingers can cause the lamps to blow. (apologies if people all ready know this) . just helping people who do not kind regards peter

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 379 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is the company I use http://www.1stautobulbs.com