Bulbs Lights FAQ

Pottsy · 22nd July 2006, 13:01

The Civ manual is incorrect when it comes to bulb types:.

On cars without HID, it's H1 for the main beam, and H7 for dipped.
On cars with HID dipped beam, it's H1 for the main beam.

To install fog lights, click here [HOW-TO] Install fog lights

To change headlight bulbs, click here: [HOW TO] Replace headlight bulbs & front position light

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TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 18:31

For a list aftermarket bulbs that owners have experimented with, and their comments, please click here

djm · 22nd June 2007, 22:29

Update: In my 2007 Civic manual the headlamp bulb types have been corrected.

mattlittle · 16th August 2007, 13:27

I am probably being really stupid, but I am thinking about getting diesel sport which comes with HID.

Why, according to the list above, is the HID only on dip - does HID not do full beam also?

cylon2007 · 16th August 2007, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlittle

I am probably being really stupid, but I am thinking about getting diesel sport which comes with HID.

Why, according to the list above, is the HID only on dip - does HID not do full beam also?

No main beam is a normal Halogen bulb as they light up quicker so work better for flashing. On main you have the dip on as well so main just adds to the light out put ans extends the range.

mattlittle · 16th August 2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylon2007

No main beam is a normal Halogen bulb as they light up quicker so work better for flashing. On main you have the dip on as well so main just adds to the light out put ans extends the range.

Good explanation thanks - is that the same on all cars?

Wouter · 24th August 2007, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlittle

Good explanation thanks - is that the same on all cars?

No it isn't. There are two types of HID-headlamps: one were only the dipped beam is HID, main beam and flashing is halogen. The other has one HID-lamp for both dipped and main. I think in this type the voltage to the lamp makes the difference between dipped en main. With this type there are two possibilities for flashing: some cars have to flash with the same HID-lamp, other have an extra halogen lamp for flashing.

FWH · 24th August 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlittle

Good explanation thanks - is that the same on all cars?

It is the same on all Civics, yes.

But more and more cars have Bi-Xenon or HIDs on both dipped and main beam.

Craig_1983 · 6th November 2007, 22:43

bit confussed, looking at powerbulbs.co.uk they say that the Civic uses HB4 for low beam and HB3 9005 for high beam, I guessing this is wrong? is it?

TTDegs · 6th November 2007, 23:02

yes, its wrong.

check this thread and the links in it to find out what you really need

jenny29 · 7th November 2007, 00:42

Craig I found the same, some of the sites are a bit off when it comes to bulb fitments, I believe some civics do use the other fittings? according to the other philips fitting guide from the site below (hopefully that is correct!). Sorry if I'm wrong

If you go to http://www.autobulbsonline.co.uk

then just keep in scrolling down (like your looking for the end of the earth, you will then find a link at the bottom to the Philips bulb fitment guide), not sure why it's hidden down there.

StuMcBill · 28th January 2008, 19:43

Sorry to sound like a daft bugger, but what is HID?

Never mind,found it in the Wiki!

FWH · 28th January 2008, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuMcBill

Sorry to sound like a daft bugger, but what is HID?

Never mind,found it in the Wiki!

The Wiki is your friend.

mfulop · 7th June 2008, 14:25

Here you can check the socket/bulb type you need - and the current Philips products that will fit

22nd July 2006, 13:01	#1 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,771 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	Lights FAQ The Civ manual is incorrect when it comes to bulb types:. On cars without HID, it's H1 for the main beam, and H7 for dipped. On cars with HID dipped beam, it's H1 for the main beam. To install fog lights, click here [HOW-TO] Install fog lights To change headlight bulbs, click here: [HOW TO] Replace headlight bulbs & front position light You can get 10% off at Autobulbsdirect here.

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Craig_1983 Valve Cap Join Date: 20th October 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bit confussed, looking at powerbulbs.co.uk they say that the Civic uses HB4 for low beam and HB3 9005 for high beam, I guessing this is wrong? is it?

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes, its wrong. check this thread and the links in it to find out what you really need

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jenny29 Valve Cap Join Date: 4th October 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Craig I found the same, some of the sites are a bit off when it comes to bulb fitments, I believe some civics do use the other fittings? according to the other philips fitting guide from the site below (hopefully that is correct!). Sorry if I'm wrong If you go to http://www.autobulbsonline.co.uk then just keep in scrolling down (like your looking for the end of the earth, you will then find a link at the bottom to the Philips bulb fitment guide), not sure why it's hidden down there.