how to change a head light: June 2011

Saturday 4 June 2011

How difficult is it to change bulb on a rear projection tv?

My gf family is throwing away a 2002 sony rear projection tv kp57hw40. I heard changing the bulb is as easy as changing the bukbs on your head light. Is that true or is it alot harder than that.

Btw any suggestion where i can get that bulb?|||Search the net for both the bulb and the info on how to change it.

The bulbs are about $200 to $300

How to pimp out a 89 honda prelude automatic si?

I dont know how to get my light to work?

I have a 98 Lincoln Continental and i had a Dim out on my head lights and i changed the bulb already and it still doesnt work. Is there a trick to make it work? Idk i just thought i%26#039;d ask and see if theres anyone out there that can help me.|||Might want to check the contacts where the bulb goes, they may need to be cleaned. Also you may want to check the fuse.|||If it doesn%26#039;t light at all, check your fuse and check the wiring to see if its disconnected or faulty somewhere.

2001 nissan frontier, how do you change the light above the right signal light?

its the light above the right signal, i have tried to reach in like the body to remove it but my hand bearly fits i cant twist it. I also treid removing the whole head lamp, but i removed every visable bolt and it still did not want to come loose. has anybody ever succesfully changed one of these lights? is their like a nut that i havent found that i need to remove?|||i own a repair shop,and there are 2 hidden ones you didn%26#039;t get to,that%26#039;s whats holding it on you have to look hard for them i have only had to do this job one time and i remember i had a heck of a time doing it,but you will find them,i finally took the whole light out like you was doing,it turned out to be easier to do,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.

Honda Prelude 89 automatic, How to pimp it out?

i have a honda prelude 1989 2.0 si automatic and its white i have never had a car before and i would like to know how to pimp out my car the car is in great shape inside and out no dents i would like to change the head lights to the one%26#039;s that look like blue color in the distance is that possible and what are they called? i dont have a fin on my car and i would like to put on on and were can i get one and cheep and how to put it on? and what kind of rims look good? i would like to know what is drifting? can i do it in my car and how? i also would like to change the fog lights to cooler ones than the original what looks good? please help me give me any ideas on making my car look good and run fast? i live in washington state|||I have an 90 and a 91 prelude. 88-91 are 3rd gen preludes. Differences are that you have a series 1 bumper and red/orange tail lights. Mine has a series 2 bumper and white/red tail lights.

Alot of people like to swap their 88-89 tails for 90-91.

To do this you must get the 90-91 tails, bumper and trunk lid. Also there is a metal %26quot;wall%26quot; that can be either fabbed or bought so that the new tails fit right. Body kits can be seen on ebay also, not much to choose from. There is also the pricey xenon kit, which= teh sekks.

Oh yeah don%26#039;t buy any fuel pressure regulators or ecu chips, its all bull. Our ludes can%26#039;t be chipped. Especially yours, you have a PK1/PK2 ECU, OBD-0, you can be tuned but not by fake aftermarket computer chips.

Your year lude has the better looking front bumper IMO. You can get an HID (High Intensity Discharge) kit (blue lights that you want) for your fogs off of ebay for like $160.

Your headlights are different though. They are a sealed beam, so you would have to start off with an H4 conversion. You can get one off of ebay as well, just make sure that it is a glass lens and not plastic, because if you ever do an HID conversion, you%26#039;ll melt the housing. Check this site out for HID for our 3g.

http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showt鈥?/a>

There isnt alot of aftermarket support for this generation prelude. Most of the things you do to it will be custom. That is what sets it apart from all the ricey civics and tegs that everyone has. Most of their parts can be bought almost anywhere, and it doesnt make them unique. The best route to go with our engines is boost. Our engines are boost friendly. You wont make a lot of power with an N/A 3g engine. But of course you would need to do a tranny swap if you do decided to go this route. But if you don%26#039;t, the auto tranny in the 3g is fine. The gears are alot taller than those of other Honda%26#039;s.

One company makes a CAI for us but its not a true CAI because the filter is still in the engine bay. Thats www.lsdmotorsports.com But you can buy a 94-01 integra CAI off of ebay and trim it down a little bit and it will fit. And it%26#039;ll cost less than $50, just make sure you get a K%26amp;N filter with, ebay filters are junk.

DC sports are the best header for us, but they dont make them anymore, so if you ever find one, pick it up. 2nd best would be Hedman/Chikara headers, you can find those on www.summitracing.com, you have the B20a5 engine in it. Do not confuse it with the CRV B20b/z. Ours share almost nothing in common with the other B-series engines. Thermal R%26amp;D makes the best exhaust for our ludes also. They are hard to come by, but are the best.

In the states, there were 3 different engines, the carbed B20a3, B20a5, and the B21a1 that came in some 90-91 ludes. You can swap it out for a JDM B20a, which makes around 150hp stock. If you go this route, you must use your original intake manifold. JDM engines do not have an egr valve, and you will fail emissions.

For suspension the best is ground control coilovers, and tokico blues struts/shocks. Those are the best that are offered for our cars. Cusco makes strut bars and ingalls makes camber kits for us. Also you might want to get a 4WS front/rear rack, and distribution shaft. It%26#039;s probably the only thing the 3g lude is known for. The 4WS system is all mechanical unlike other vehicles which are electronically controlled. In 1987 the 88 prelude outslalomed lamborghinis, ferraris, porsches, the only car the beat it was the corvette. That%26#039;s saying something about the 3g ludes suspension.

Check out www.preludepower.com, most of the members are 3g owners so they%26#039;ll offer alot of knowledge on our ludes. Also you can get an idea in which way you want to go. Just don%26#039;t rice it out! Good luck!|||the wing thing not that cool tune the computer with a chip cold air intake exhauast rims a nd body kit look it up on line|||i cant answer all ur questions but i will say i would put either purple or black lights under it and in the windows. that way ur car will look like it is glowing at night. i would put some kind of racing rims with low pros. on it. caroms don%26#039;t look good on sports cars. but u can pimp it out any way u wont with today%26#039;s equipment.|||The headlights are called HID. You can get a universal wing or if you want it to be low key get a lip spoiler. Do a search on Yahoo for this stuff and there are few places to get it.

The two least expensive things you can do for speed is

Cold air intake,exhaust upgrade.

If you want to spend some cash you can get a turbo.You can upgrade the springs.

Just have to look around|||for one it%26#039;s an automatic so you probably wont be racing it. I would go with a body kit but not over do it on that style you get. I%26#039;d go with some interior. Seats dash gauges. For sure rims 16%26quot; or 17%26quot;. Lower the car and maybe go with a nice sound system. maybe some lights if you are down with that.|||if u lower it put rims on it and bodykits and it has no upgrades in the engine...........ricer.................a鈥?its not stick, u shouldnt do anything to it.try to get a nicer car to put all those upgrades u want to put on it.|||Lower the car, put some nice black spoon rims on it. Forget the sound system and the large wing. Air intake K%26amp;N mod too.|||Ok first things first u got a nice car to begin with... start by telling urself what do u want out of ur ride do u want it to go fast... handle nice/suspension... or just want it to look nice...

Don%26#039;t do what i did and jump from from thing to another the car will look incomplete... get what i%26#039;m saying?

Ok if u want fast inject a nice turbo kit... an intake... an exhaust system

Racinglab.com

car-stuff.com

check those for now

Now for suspension a car dat can handle can bend curves better and a car dat is lowered gets alot of attention trust me... besides a smooth ride is always nice...

Now looks u can put a nice body kit or a good solid lip kit (don%26#039;t know if ur car has a lip kit) After dat some nice rims could work check out rota...maxim...konig%26#039;s... dats just a few

listen i%26#039;m ur guy if u want to talk to hit me up if u got any questions i got alot of websites i can give u... M1SCO15@aol.com

Head Light Repair...HELP!!?

Ok im trying to change the 2 front head lights but im having trouble and i dont want to take it to the dealer or to the auto shop. please help me... does anyone have a PDF file of how do to the repair?

does anyone know where i can get a PDF file of that section online??

Thank you very much|||http://www.ehow.com/how_2630_replace-car鈥?/a>

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troublesh鈥?/a>|||get a chiltons manual.|||The bulbs are accessible from the backside of the headlamp.|||yup get a chiltons or haynes manual at your local parts store. and if you are going to ask for info like that you need to divulge info like year, make and model of car.

Burnt out head light 2006 Subaru outback & I need direction on how to change it..?

It%26#039;s not like the old days of a screw driver ,remove the ring %26amp; change the bulb..

Thanks|||Check, you may be able to access it from the engine bay.|||Should tell you in the owners manual.

What is wrong with my high beam toyota 4runner 2002 lights?

I have a Toyota 4Runner 2002 3.0TurboDiesel, and I have a problem with the headlights, the low beam head light works perfect, and the high beam head light works only when I pull the head light switch towards me (for a quick change of lights), but it does not work when I push the light switch forward (for a permanent change to high beam). The dealer tells me I have to change the turn signal/head light switch in the steering wheel, but they also say I have to change some control unit integrated circuits. They don%26#039;t seem to be sure what the problem is, so before buying some expensive integrated circuits, I wanted to hear some suggestions on how to troubleshoot the problem and/or confirm the dealer diagnostics.|||First, I am making an assumption that your diesel is wired the same as a gas one, as here in the US we don%26#039;t have the diesel. But the critical question is, %26quot;Does the truck have daytime running lights?%26quot; If no, the answer is simple: you need a headlight switch, which you canNOT disassemble to repair. It is one of the new modular ones that are all fastened together and can%26#039;t be fixed. However, if you DO have DRLs, the answer is MUCH more complicated because all inputs from the headlight switch go to one DRL relay (computer) and all functions are controlled from there. No doubt the dealer hedged in their answer because they know that the most likely answer is the switch, but want to leave room to cover themselves if that doesn%26#039;t fix it. Unfortunately, from studying the diagram, it would be really tricky to bypass the relay to test, and you would really have to know what you were doing. If it were in my shop, I would check for continuity across the switch in high beam ( pins 7 and 16, a violet wire and a white with black tracer wire). If none were there, I would put the switch in and hope for the best. I might would even see if I could find another vehicle and borrow the relay just to be safe, but I completely understand their hesitation. I tell you, until you try to diagnose these modern cars (which is what I do every day!) you just don%26#039;t understand what we are up against. In this specific case, if you follow the diagnostic tree for inoperative high beams in the diagnostic section of the Toyota Information System, it gives you location of the components and NO help on diagnosis.

Maybe you could cut the guys a break......

Hope this helps. God Bless!|||Most likely it is the switch in the steering column. It is easy, less time consuming and more profitable for them to order a new switch, replace it and charge you for it. BUT it is possible all the switch needs is dismantling and the contacts cleaning and put back together.

It is also time consuming for them to diagnose electrical problems and hunt about the wring looms in inconvenient places looking for inoperative circuits, hence why they told you it may be the circuits, it may be the switch. Not very helpful at all.|||the high beam on the switch is out you will need a new switch

What is wrong with the high beam lights of my toyota 4runner 2002?

I have a Toyota 4Runner 2002 3.0TurboDiesel, and I have a problem with the headlights, the low beam head light works perfect, and the high beam head light works only when I pull the head light switch towards me (for a quick change of lights), but it does not work when I push the light switch forward (for a permanent change to high beam). The dealer tells me I have to change the turn signal/head light switch in the steering wheel, but they also say I have to change some control unit integrated circuits. They don%26#039;t seem to be sure what the problem is, so before buying some expensive integrated circuits, I wanted to hear some suggestions on how to troubleshoot the problem and/or confirm the dealer diagnostics.|||You will end up changing the switch, this is a weak point in the lights!|||Go on line looking for Toyota truck owners groups and ask this question if you haven%26#039;t yet. Sometimes there are recalls that dealers won%26#039;t tell you about. Check it out on line for Toyota recalls. Finally, have you tried replacing just the bulbs?|||the dealer is correct|||It sounds as if the dip switch is at fault, that%26#039;s the one you move backwards and forwards to change from main to dip.

It will not be a fuse or fuse box problem because the headlamp flash part of the switch works. On this model I am not sure where your side and headlamp switch is located. If it is part of the column switch then this will need replacing together with the dip switch. If it is separate on the dash panel then this should be OK to leave as it is working fine if the lights work on dip beam.

It sounds as if the dealer is hedging his bets. In other words he is not sure what the problem is so as to cover his back he tells you to replace everything.|||I would think the turn signal switch is bad. I think the dealer may not be sure and wants to sell you something you dont need.|||jUST REPLACE THE SWITCH AND THATS ALL. iT WILLWORK FINE,THE SWITCH IS PROBABLY JUST DIRTY OR WORN OUT.|||Well if you want to find a wireing diagram and e-mail it to me I%26#039;ll walk you through it. I have 20yrs.exp. as a diagnostic tech. But before you do all that have you checked all the fuses? under dash and underhood? Plus have someone hold the highs on for you and make sure one doesn%26#039;t look different. Also make sure the switch goes all the way into it%26#039;s high position and stays there normally. The Automotive industry isn%26#039;t keeping up with the costs of living as good as it should plus the amount of your own money that is sitting next to you is amazing by the time you are truely a Master Tech. I have about a $100,000.00 in tools. So anyway, they are loosing guys like me, who want a better life style and filling the positions with young inexperienced guys. Dealer and independents are in the same boat. I%26#039;ll do my best to point you in the right direction. Get a test light first if you can. Attaching a couple wires to a small automotive bulb will work for a test light if you don%26#039;t have access. Here%26#039;s my email: emmett454@hotmail.com|||burnt or dirty contacts on the lighting switch .try spraying electrical circuit board cleaner.if this doesnt cure the problem .check out your relay for your lights.it could be faulty.a small hunch tells me its the switch

Engine not "Timed" right after Head Change, makes "Whirrr" Noise, how can i get ti Timed?

Ok the Guys put the Gaskets and all that on, new head is on, and they didnt have a Timing light. On old head, it would Crank and not start. This time, it just goes %26quot;Whiirrrr%26quot; Its not the battery, my Ford Escort sounded the same when a Timing Belt snapped.

So the new Head and all is on there, and now i need to get it Timed. The 1991 alais did NOT have a Timign Belt nor gear. They said Timing is done by the Pulleys, and with a special Timing light.

So, if i get ti towed to a shop, they can %26quot;Time%26quot; my Engine without taking it back apart? This is a new one to me..

(And yes, the cylinders were full of water they drained it all out. Oil and Antifreeze is now in and its not mixing, but it also didnt Crank it just goes %26quot;Whirrr%26quot; something is wrong, i suspect Timing.)

Thanks!|||I dunno. Ill bet other posters do.

How many Astronomers does it take to change a light bulb?

How many Astronomers does it take to change a light bulb?

1). Ten. One to change the bulb, and nine to argue how their own bulb

gives better colour.

2). None. Astronomers aren%26#039;t afraid of the dark!.

3). Two: one to change the bulb, the other to complain about the light

pollution.

4). Only one, but you have to go to Hawaii to get the really good

bulbs.

5). Three, plus or minus seventy-five.

6). 10^8, because astronomers love really big numbers !

7). None, they wouldn%26#039;t change it because it ruins their night vision.

And finally,

8): Eight:

1 observational astronomer to measure luminosity and redshift of bulb

1 theoretical astronomer to calculate spherical co-ordinates of bulb

1 departmental head to write to PPARC, for project funds

1 astronomical engineer to design and build the bulb replacing

satellite

1 starling SIG programmer to write satellite control and data reduction

software

1 NASA mission control expert to arrange satellite launch and say

%26quot;t-2 go for main engine start........%26quot; etc

1 remote observer to manipulate the satellites arm once in elliptical

orbit around light bulb

1 Grad student to act as scapegoat in event of mission failure.|||LoL! Sounds about right to me!

Or how about; None - the weather in the UK is too crap, so they%26#039;d just download the light from the NASA site!|||Meh|||8. Definitely 8.|||WICKED JOKE MY FREND HERS TEN POINTS|||Just two. A woman to look for a new light bulb. And a man to throw a fit while fiddling with the light bulb fitting.|||Zero. They can not see a burnt out light bulb through their telescopes. They believe the darkness is a black hole.|||very funny, You don%26#039;t need a hamburger today that was funny! Well done!|||8 especially the grad student part

you deserve 10 points|||One. Astronomers are very able people.

How to remove head light from pt cruiser/2002?

how to change a bulb in the head light on a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser.|||open the access panel in the fenderwell

How do i fix my headlights in my '99 sebring?

i recently got a %26#039;99 chrysler sebring convertable for my bday. it had a lot wrong with it, since it was a hand-me-down from my grandfather. i just got it back from the shop. they replaced the whole front end, power steering, breaks, etc. however, they %26quot;forgot%26quot; to change the head lights. im not quite sure how to do it, and i dont really want to do it wrong... lol. any tips????? thank you muchhhhh! (:|||Well it depends on what is wrong with your headlights? If it is the bulbs you just simply take off the wires from the back of the bulb and then undo a clip then change the bulb. If it is the lens, it might be yellow or worn, you will have to order one either online or from a dealer. They are pretty easy to install. just look for every screw that is attached to the headlamps and install the one you bought the same way you took the old one out.|||The best thing to try would be to go back to the garage that just made a bundle off the car and ask if they can give you some pointers. If it is just the bulbs that need changing perhaps they will do it for free. If its the complete head light assy. then at least they can point out hidden screws and such. If you plan on working on the car yourself or if you just want to know whats what with your car the best investment would be a Hanes repair manual for your car.

Can I replace a driver's side mirror myself?

My driver%26#039;s side mirror got broken some how. It%26#039;s just the actual mirror glass itself that is broken, there is nothing wrong with the setting it was in or anything. I tested the setting just to make sure it was okay, I tried pushing it and pulling it and shaking it, but it is just as secure as always.

So I bought a replacement mirror yesterday. I went to a shop and they told me that couldn%26#039;t do it, because they couldn%26#039;t obtain just the glass and could only get the whole setting. I called the dealer and they want to charge me $300 to put the new mirror glass in.

Do you think I could replace it myself? I have a 2004 Nissan Sentra.

I am pretty good at doing basic repairs myself. I can change head lights and my oil and filters and stuff like that.|||$300 is insane for some rubberized sticky stuff and 10 mins of time.. All you need is some good epoxy, or double sided tape (epoxy is better) put the epoxy or tape on the points of the mirror frame that will contact the glass, stick it in, hold it there for a few seconds and you%26#039;re done. You can also buy plastic replacement mirrors that you cut to size, from most autoparts stores.|||Try this link: www.AutoMirrorGlassOnly.com

They sell just the glass portion of the outside mirror. Otherwise it would have cost $500.00 to replace the whole mirror assembly,

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|||Call someone like Safelite glass,or other distributor.They should be able to cut you one,if they have mirror glass in stock.If you can not find one that does,then call your local body shop and see if they have a supplier they can get one from.|||jm got it then just glue it on or have auto glass company do it not dealership|||get some good glue and stick it on/whats the big deal|||If you can buy (or have made) just the glass part itself, I see no reason why you couldn%26#039;t. I have replaced several myself. Broke the mirror on my GMC Sierra this summer, cost about $8 for the replacement mirror glass. Yours might be more than that, might even have to go to the Nissan dealer to get the mirror. Just break out the old mirror, take a razor and scrape off the old mounting adhesive, and put the new mirror in with the supplied adhesive. Most of the replacements come with double sided tape, I don%26#039;t use that. I use clear silicone to mount mine. Might want to use masking tape to hole it in place while it dries.

How to make my 2000 VW GTI look like one of the 2007 or 2006's?

I would like to change the head lights, and the front of the car to look like on of the new ones, I%26#039;ve looked on Ebay for headlights now I need a web site, or parts dealer that is legal and can ensure that their parts are not chop shop parts. Do you know of any web sites that carry body kits for the that look like the new GTI%26#039;s. Also do you know of any places that could put a body kit on because I do not have time to do it myself. Thanks|||you can try a dubtechink rxs bumper

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id鈥?/a>

and hella mkv look headlights

http://www.ngpracing.com/Merchant2/merch鈥?/a>

or

http://ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuil鈥?/a>

also for install, i would go to vwvortex.com, or any other car forum, and go to the regional forum for good body shops|||With what it would cost to fabricate everything and not have it look like garbage you will spen about $10,000. You not only need the headlights, but the front fenders, hood, and front bumper as well. You would also have to have all the mounting points custom fabricated as the mounting holes are different.

How do you change flash pattern on Whelen 9M Strobe Light bar?

I know the instruction manual says to momentarily apply 12V to the %26quot;appropriate socket on the power supply%26quot;. How do you know what the appropriate socket is and knowing that, what do you use or how do you apply 12V momentarily to change the flash pattern? Also, on a 8 strobe head model light bar, can you change out the front halogen flashers for inboard strobe tubes without having to rewire anything?|||ssd

How many angels dancing on the head of a pin does it take to change a light bulb?

42|||hu? i dunno 1

How do you change a head ligth on 99 VW Beetle?

On the pass. side the glass around the light broke out. how do I get the old one out to install the new one? Any help would be great!|||After you open the hood, use your hand to feel the side of the headlight housing. There should be an L shaped plastic handle sticking out of the side. Pull up on the handle. This will undo the locking band for the headlight. The headlight should pop out from the body about an inch. Then you will have to work the headlight out by grabbing it from the front and wiggling from side to side. The plastic handle is cheap and can break pretty easily. Also, getting the headlight back in can be a bit of a pain.

I need help changing my head lights.?

ok.....so i bought the hella%26#039;s head lights for my 2004 dodge stratus...but i cant get the old one on the passenger side out to put the new one in. I have tried to take the linse out and i am scared i am going to break....any good suggestions on a website to tell me how to do this????|||you will break the lens i hate to say this but go in from the back of the lens assembly and see the old bulbs are twist the lockin collar to the right or left then once loose unplug it install new ones

How to fix head and running lights not working ?

when i pull light switch running lights and rear lights don%26#039;t come on pull out further and just head lights come on push in a little and running and rear lights come on,and head lights go out,all ready changed light switch, |||Light switch is wired incorrectly.|||yes need new one

|||whta type of vehical is this on e-mail me and I will help you out

How to get rid of the water in my car's head light?

My 2004 Toyota Siena%26#039;s head light has moisture inside and the car dealer told me that it cannot pass safety inspection. Changing the new light will cost me $300 +.

Is there a way to do it yourself to remove the moisture without getting a brand-new head light?|||yes there is, drill a SMALL hole in the bottom of your headlamp lens and the water will drain out. Appearantly the seals around your headlamps aren%26#039;t sealing like they are supposed too, you really should relplace them but this will get you past inspection.|||I had the same trouble with my 2003 chevy tahoe I priced a new assembly and it was 450$ it had some moisture all the time and when it rained it puddled up in there. easy fix take a 1/16 or a 1/32 drill bit and drill a hole in the bottom of the lense it will drain all the water and vent it to dry up any more that gets in there... worked for me , good luck|||First I would unplug the light, take the headlight off the car, twist the bulb out, turn the headlight upside down to drain, set it in front of a fan to dry out, then put back in car.|||you can take the bulb out of it,and use a hair drier o it to dry the moisture out of it,,this will get rid of it temporarily ,,but it may come back again..you can also remove the light and break the seal and do it real good and re-seal it epoxy glue,,that will keep it out permanently on it good luck with it,hope this help,s.happy new years.|||Get the car inspected somewhere besides the dealership. Sounds like a racket to me. Have you looked up the part at an autoparts store? You could get a replacement lamp thru there and have it installed at a trustworthy mechanic shop...Dealers are a rip off!!|||CONTEMPORARY CARS HAVE LENS COVERS THAT CAN BE EASILY CHANGED AND REMOVED FOR CLEANING. LOSSEN REMOVE AND WIPE DRY.

USUALLY A PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TWO -THREE SCREWS

(LEFTY LOOSE-Y - RIGHTY TIGHT-Y)|||The best way is the way I did it. If your mechanically able and have a drill, take a small drill and drill a small hole in the lowest part of the light assembly on the bottom. This way here if it rains or you run your car through the car wash the water will run out. The cover stock of your light aseembly is plastic. the best way is to drill a hole on the left side and the right as well underneath the crease of your plastic cover. there just out to make a buck and don%26#039;t give a crap about you, just your money.

How to change the pop up headlights on a 1990 Plymouth laser?

i need to change the head light bulbs in a 1990 laser|||They don%26#039;t have bulbs. They use a %26quot;sealed beam%26quot; unit with a plug in the back of the lamp,You have to replace the whole glass lens unit.

You remove the steel outer frame bracket from around the front of the lamp (phillips screws)

How to change a head lamp assembly on a Dodge Charger 2008?

A truck in front of me lost his load and dropped a log on the road. It fell off and landed on the front grill of my 08 Dodge Charger. Lucky me. It only broke the left front head light. It needs to be replaced. But I don%26#039;t see a way to do it.??|||You%26#039;re going to have to remove the front bumper from the car to change out the headlight. First time it will probably take you about 45min and you can do it without having to remove the front wheels. I%26#039;ve done it a couple times to mine now and can do it in about 10-15 min.

Step by Step Instructions with pictures.

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/show鈥?/a>|||here is some headlights for gogde charger

http://www.wooddashexperts.com/customer/鈥?/a>

here is some custom grilles for charger

http://www.wooddashexperts.com/customer/鈥?/a>

other dodge charger accessories collection:

http://www.wooddashexperts.com/customer/鈥?/a>

also you can call em toll free %26amp; ask for discount

How hard is it to change out the head light bulbs in a honda civic ex 97 model?

easy, easy, easy. They just go in on the back side of the headlight housing under the hood.

Changing a light bulb of a head light car?

hi everyone, i was just wondering if any of you know how to change a head light bulb of a 2004 acura tl, i already went to the dealer and they are charging me just a lot or i think its what it cost but just cant afford it for now and i guess i am changing them myself., i can buy the bulbs but thats all plus they are about 120 each plus the labor 180 and i have to buy both of them because there would be a difference if i change just the burned one.

by the way they are the Low Beam

D2S HID capsule

PLEASE HELP !!!!|||Service and Repair

Notes

HID Bulb Replacement

A transient high tension (25,000 V ) occurs at the bulb sockets of the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON, it may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions below.

CAUTION:

Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly.

Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution.

Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats.

Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the ignitor unit.

Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on your vehicle.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the XM radio channel preset. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

Turn the combination light switch OFF.

Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.

Remove the headlight assembly.

Remove the Torx bolt using a tamper-proof Torx T20 bit.

Turn the cover (A) 45 掳 counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly.

Turn the socket (A) 45 掳 counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb (B).

Pull the retaining spring (C) away from the bulb then remove the bulb.

Make sure the bulb harness (D) is routed correctly so it does not contact the reflector (E).

Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the notches in the bulb align with the tabs in the headlight.

After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer%26#039;s XM radio channel presets.

In response to Fizzle the HID system requires the HID bulb

High intensity is just as it sounds and used an amplifier to power the bulb If you install a bulb that is not the proper bulb you can cause a fire due to the bulb overheating and possibly exploding causing injury (see the precautions above)|||That sucks. How can they possibly charge that much unless they put the car together so stupidly that it takes an expert to do such a simple task? Now that I think of it, I do have an Acura but it%26#039;s over ten years older. This is stupid because I%26#039;ve only needed to replace bulbs that cost $10 to $20. Are you sure a cheaper bulb wouldn%26#039;t fit? Most of the bulbs I%26#039;ve changed only required twisting a ring to release the bulb from the back of the fixture and then pulling up a catch to release the bulb from the socket. Check what you have and talk to someone from an auto parts store--you may not actually NEED an HID bulb and another cheaper bulb might fit. Are you driving 100mph? Do you really need high intensity? This business of replacing both of them is a dead giveaway that this is a scam. You don%26#039;t need to replace a bulb that hasn%26#039;t burned out yet, especially not at those prices.

How would one change some lights on a 2ed gen durango?

So, how can some one change the interior dome lights of a 2006 durango? Like if one wanted to put new colored bulbs in? dome lights such as on the lift gate, the second row seating and the above the dash board. also, how would one change the head lights on a 2006 durango as well?

thanks|||For the dome lights, just remove the cover to the light. A small flat blade screw driver works well for this. Just don%26#039;t break the tabs. Start in the middle of the longest side. This is where the cover is weakest and you can pry it to see the tabs. If it is a clear lens, you should be able to see the tabs through the lens on the edges. They will be small rectangles.

As far as the headlights, this is a bit trickier as some of the bolts are behind the bumper. If you have small hands and quite dexterous you may be able to wrench them out. Or a 1/4 inch ratchet with a shallow 10mm may squeeze between the bumper and headlamp. Then the upper ones and then a lot of prying to get it out. It%26#039;s a tight fit and a stupid design.

How do I change a low beam head light in a 2001 jeep grand cherokee?

I took out the battery but I could not get to the bulb.|||this is actually very easy. open up the hood, there will be one long screw that you take out, then just pull on the entire unit, it will pop out, but it does take a little force since there are these ball joint type pieces (kinda hard to describe) that hold it in. Once you get the unit out, just unclip the wires from the bulb, then take out the old bulb, put in the new one, hook it back up and put it back in. Should take about 10 minutes.|||on a jeep you would have o open the hood and go from the inside then undo some srews then the lights shouldscrew right in|||you actually have to remove the screws and the whole headlight housing comes right out ..

How to get to the head light switch on a 1985 camaro.?

Has anyone ever changed a head light switch on a 85 camaro. I took the dash pad off and took off the speaker and speaker bracket and i have the knob off the switch, Do I have to take out the dash?|||No-Look on the back of it right against the dash. there will be a clip most likely holding it in or a nut. But if I remember it will be a slim clip. let me know

good luck!

How do you change the head lights in a 2007 Suburban?

I have had a 1997 suburban and to cahnge the headlights you removed the headlight assembly and got the bulb out in back. Now with my 2007 I can get the the top two screens, but not the bottom. Almost seems that I have to remove the nose of the truck, how do you do it?

Thanks,

Michael|||Should be covered in your Owners Manual. If you don%26#039;t have one, you can download a PDF copy here for free.

https://www.mygmlink.com/main/US/en/gm/h鈥?/a>|||The headlight bucket comes out. You have to remove that whole top radiator cover to get to the bucket removal. Keep it simple... Don%26#039;t go taking the nose off. Take a little time and look it over. They are not that difficult usually.

How to change a head light for a 94 probe gt?

the headlight casing should have some type of screw or something of that sort in it u need to take the casing off be4 u switch the light and u also need to find out wut type of light to put in it be4 u start tearing **** apart

How to change a head light in a 2001 grand am?

My girlfriend has a 02 Grand Am and this job is kinda stupid. You have to take the headlight assembly out of the car!

First, remove the plastic trim between the front grille and the rad support. There%26#039;s about a dozen plastic push clips that have to come out.

Next, pull up on the black painted sheet metal retaining clip(s), there might be two, I don%26#039;t remember anymore. It%26#039;s about 1-1/4%26quot; wide and bent at 90 degrees. If it%26#039;s rusty, use a prybar against a block of wood on the rad support to lift it up. It needs to come up a few inches, then the whole headlight will come out.

I recommend replacing all of the bulbs at the same time (yellow wedge bulbs too), because you%26#039;ve done so much work just to get to the headlight bulb, it would suck to have to do it again in a few months because your corner marker bulb burnt out.

Reverse the procedure to put it all back together. Make sure you get the adjuster mechanism lined up before you push the clips back down to secure the headlamp assembly.|||it`s a bulb and you get to it under the hood you may have to take out the battery or what ever is on the other side to do this|||If memeory serves me correctly,

Open the hood and you will see two black knobs about the size of a milk bottle cap. Undo these and the entire assembly will come out to access the bulb in the back . Undo the large black ring on the back of the assembly and gently pull the bulb out. Reverse the process for installation.

NOTE

Dont touch the new bulb with your hands......

The oils on your hands will effect the life of the bulb.

Hope this helps

How to change a head light bulb, please help !!!!?

Does any body know how to change a head light bulb on gelira sp runner 50cc?

Check owners manual. Should come out the back.|||you%26#039;ve got to take the handle bar plastic cover off it hold the speedo/head lamp quite a fiddly job watch the small plastic lugs easy to break off then remove bulb at back of the light best of luck

How to get the change head ligth on a bmw 318i 1985?

i need to change the head lights in my bmw 1985 318i car but i dont know how to get the lights off|||there are Philips screws around the front black plastic pieces that are surround the headlights, these pieces are not connected but separated by the kidney, so once you took one of them off ( the side of the headlight you want to change) you can see the screws that hold the headlights I think they are 10 mm then you will be able to take off the the whole headlight the high and low beam together and if you want to change just one of them i think you can do it while the whole light is out.

I used to have a BMW e21 European and when i need to change the bulb I was able to change it by just taking off the cover from inside the hood, then when I bought an American style one the headlights where different and if one of them burned out you need to change the whole light not just the bulb I don%26#039;t know if the e30 model is the same. So I don%26#039;t know why you want to change it.|||take the four screws out of the metal ring,

How hard is it to change out a head light switch in a'89 Ford truck.?

The problem started out with not having tail lights and interior dash lights. The head lights were still working. The brake lights still work. I was told by an experienced mechanic of many years that the problem could be the head light switch. Any ideas anyone? I would appreciate them!|||Those don%26#039;t have the release buttons on the back of the switch. The knobs are held on by a triangular spring clip. Look around the rear of the knob and you should see a small cu-out area. Use a hooked tool to release the clip while pulling off the knob. The ALLDATA instructions for the rest of the job is below. Look real hard at the wiring connections for any signs of overheating or melted plastic. You may need to replace the connector.

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Remove knobs from headlight switch, windshield wiper switch and fog light switch (if equipped). Use a suitable hook tool to release each knob lock tab.

Remove steering column shroud, then the cluster finish panel assembly, Fig. 6.

Remove switch attaching nut, Fig. 6.

Disconnect electrical connector from switch and remove switch from vehicle.

Reverse procedure to install.|||real hard take it to some person that can do it|||hey it aint bad, just watch the pull knob, it has a release on the backside and if you hose it or strip the plastic, it%26#039;ll rattle and never stay on. i think you just push the wedge in and pull the knob off. when you have it off, ive always rebent the keeper so it would grip tight. its not fun with your head under the dash. if you drop the 4 bolts on the steering column, you can move it sideways. then id pull the seat, and lay on my back. this is how i got the pawl and quadrant down to 2 hrs for a 5.0.|||Yes it is definatley your headlight switch. If your head light switch is mounted on your dash......no problem a quick 15-20 minute job whick I think you have. If you have your light switch on the steering column with a lever like a turn signal. Your looking at about an hours work with the correct special tools. Don%26#039;t try it yourself if it is in the steering column. Good luck.|||Fords are the worst piece of crap vehicles ever. I had a headlight problem on an 86 Mustang and an 89 Aerostar. Two friends of mine had a similar problem on a Thunderbird and on an Escort.

I replaced the switch on the Mustang and the wiring harness on the Aerostar. I%26#039;m not a mechanic and I don%26#039;t know much about cars, but I looked over the situation and did both jobs myself. The wiring harness would have been a very expensive job had it not been for my being able to find one at a junkyard. Good luck and I%26#039;ll NEVER buy another Ford.|||Its Pretty easy... you need to get to where you can place your hand behind the dash where the switch is located on the switch there is a spring loaded button...

depressing it while gently pushing back and forth slighlty on the knob (sometimes rotating the knob like you%26#039;re turnin op or down the lights also will disengage it try both one will work)

you pull to turn the lights on should cause this knob with the actuator rod attached to pull loose from the switch...

next at the location the rod came out of there is a collar (usually Chromed) with 3 -4 notches in it this must be rotated counter clock wise about 6 turns or so until the switch comes free from the dash..

now unplug old switch from harness and plug in the new one... Place new switch upto the hole start the collar (retainer) by rotating it clockwise this time...

be sure to align up the locator notch in dash with the locator tab on switch now tighten collar until tight....

take actuator rod and place into the hole and push straight forward till you feel it start to bottom then push just a little more ...

you should feel and hear a slight click as the retainer sets on the grooved area at the tip of the rod...

try pulling the knob out to see if lights work... Lights work!!

Congratulations you just changed your first headlight switch and saved yourself at least $12-15 to pay a mechanic...

How do I change the HID head light on a 2004 Saab 93?

I have a 04 Saab 93 and the driver side head light needs to be changed out. I bought the light but I am not sure how to change it. Can anyone help? Do you know a good website to go to for directions?|||Take a look at the back of the headlight. I assume you are referring to the low beam, since the high beams are not fitted with HID. There should be a casing at the back. Take it off and you should have access to the plug that is connected directly to the bulb. Remove any obstructions such as the airbox or the battery to gain easy access to the back of the headlight. It%26#039;s very simple. If you cannot reach the bulb at the back of the heaadlight, then you may have to remove the whole headlight from the car. If that%26#039;s the case, you would need to take the front bumper bar off. It would be more complex.

Check out the blog www.hidledlights.info for more info on HID and LED lights.

How On EarthDo IGet To The Head Light To Change The Burned Out Bulb?

The head light on the passenger side of my 1992 Honda Accord LX burned out....I bought a replacement, attempted to change it and that is where the fun starts.

How on earth do I get to the lamp to remove the old one? The battery is in the way, so you can%26#039;t get your hand between it and the back of the lamp!

There has to be a way for me to do this.....it%26#039;s just a removal of one bulb to switch it with another for crying out loud...

I don%26#039;t want to take it to a shop just to change the lamp....what%26#039;s a girl to do?

Anyone have any tips for me?|||I called Honda they said you dont have to take the Batt out you should be able to manuever it out they said stop by pull right in they can fix it for me at no charge real quick so maybe your area dealer could do the same.|||Great glad to hear all is good,I hate to see a girl in trouble.

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|||take the battery out. its pretty damn simple, the only way to get to the healight is through the back. so make it happen.|||If the light is one of the newer kind, you should be able to twist out the bulb portion from the back of the lamp, and replace it. Look for the wire that is attached to the lamp and then disconnect it, and then twist out the bulb. Go to the auto parts store and have them give you the correct one to change it out.

If you have an Autozone or like type auto store, ask the guys in the counter to help you figure out what to do. They are helpful, and some may even change it out for you!|||It is a totla pain. But yes reemove the battery. On my Ford TTarus i had to take it out just to turn the lock on that keptthe wires connected to the heah light. Have fun with it.|||You may have to remove the head lamp assmbly from the front of the car, this is ussually just a few screws, or pop outs in the front|||My car%26#039;s the same way. You do have to remove the battery to put in the new bulb. Isn%26#039;t that a pain? They sure don%26#039;t try to make things easy on us do they? As for what a girl%26#039;s to do....this girl got a guy friend to change it. You can also go to an auto parts place and they will put it in for you. If you bought the replacement at Autozone or someplace like that I would take it back there (with the receipt) and ask them if they will install it for you. They probably will, especially if you can prove you bought it there. If not, then ask a guy you know for help. GOOD LUCK!|||you have to remove the battery,it%26#039;s not that hard,the suggestion about the guys at autozone is a good idea,wear a short skirt...you think it%26#039;s difficult to change your healights try an old datsun z-car...you have to take off the front wheels!

Does anyone know how to change the head light in a 1992 jeep Cherokee.?

i went to pep boys and they are slow and acted like they have never seen a old jeep before..i really need to know this because i am riding around Philadelphia with only one head light and it looks like someone punched my jeep in the face..lol..PLEASE HELP!!|||A %26#039;92 is old?

Don%26#039;t tell that to my %26#039;86 and %26#039;72 Chevys! LOL

Here%26#039;s a link that shows how to change it.

http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/090鈥?/a>

btw, was John C one of the guys working there? (thh)|||Is it the bulb or reflector you are trying to change?

To change the bulbs on most cars and trucks you have to pop the hood and reach behind the headlight. Then grab the round plastic peice that clips onto the back of the reflector, turn 1/4, and pull straight out.

To change the reflector you might have to remove the battery, overfill tank, or something else. Then there should be 3-4 screws that mount the reflector to the body panel. Remove them and it should come right out.

How do i change my head light bulb on a 2006 zafira?

im changing the passenger side head light bulb but theres no way i can get my hand in there its to close to the fuse box is there another way to get to it?|||take the fuse box out. if you%26#039;re not confident take it to a garage. cars are built nowadays so that the owner can%26#039;t do the simplest jobs. hairy jims answer sounds like something from the krypton factor. no offence intended big man.|||welcome to my world|||You have to remove the shear pin from the glide rail, then tap the bulb stoutly with a rubber mallet, and it will pop right out|||Turn the steering wheel to the right, look under the wheelarch on the passenger side, and you will see a flap at the front. Remove this, and you will see a rubber bung that covers the bulb. Remove this, and you will see the bulb. Note the position of the little tab, this will only fit one way, and if you get it wrong, the beam pattern will be wrong, and make a %26quot;wash%26quot; of the light. One word of advice, it may not work straight away, you have to have it all switched off for the ECU to reset and find the bulb. Once you confirm it works, refit all the covers. Enjoy!!

How do i change a head light in a ford f150 i cant get the bulb out. What other parts do i need to remove in?

order to get the bulb out....|||should be 2 little levers that you pop up..if older they might be a little jammed. might wanna spray some WD40 or sumthin on it to help loosen it up after you pull the 2 levers up you can look n and see where the headlights go in. Be sure not to knock the screw around as this will make you headlight%26#039;s aim go out whack. pull the headlight striaght out keepin an eyes on the back to make sure the prongs come through (may need to adjust them to come out of the hole. the light bulb should turn and poop right out|||depends on the year|||What year ? Most likely just twist and pull .

How to change a head light bulb on 97 accord v6?

i was all ready to change it my self im trying to reach down to pull out the bulb on drivers side and just cant pull it out but i can get levrage to do so and i looked at the digagram i think its for the four cylinder

how can i change it my self ?|||You have to turn the bulb counterclockwise first then it shouldbe easy, if it%26#039;s one of those little headlight inserts.|||It appears in the manual I have that the battery must be removed to get your hands in there to get the bulb. Unhook the wires to the light first by depressing the lock on side opposite the light and unplug the wires.Rotate the bulb socket or locking ring whichever is present, counter clockwise about 1/3 turn. Pull out the old bulb and replace in the reverse order, being careful not to touch the glass part. Oil from your fingers will cause the bulb to explode when it gets hot.|||Don%26#039;t know???

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How do you change a head light bulb in a 99 Corolla VE?

I found 2 clips on the top and removed them but still couldn%26#039;t figure out how to get to the bulb. There doesn%26#039;t seem to be much room at all to just pull or twist the bulb connector. I%26#039;m not exactly mechanically inclined.|||Take to a Kragen on Auto Zone and they will show you how to change the bulb. Do not pull the wires.

How do i change the head light bulb on a 09 honda accord?

i need to change both of the headlights on a 09 accord i need to do it my self because i am putting hids in them so i cant go to the dealer. i don%26#039;t care if it voids the warranty just need to know how to change the bulbs thanks.|||You will first need to remove the front bumper, it has a 8 mm bolt at the edge near the corner of the fender and a bunch of plastic retainers that break easy so be careful when removing them (special tool needed) Once the cover is off there will be access to remove the headlamp assembly, then you can flip it over and install your hid lamps. The headlamps are held on with 10 mm bolts. good luck

How do I change a head light?

my 1999 Grand Prix needs a new headlight on the right side. anyone know how to change it?|||Do yourself a favor Go buy the bulb at a car parts store .And tell them you would appreciate they help you change it. Most do it for free now if you buy the part from them.

More Freebies:

Battery change outs

belts changed

wipers changed.

I love it Because its getting hard for me to do those things myself anymore.|||If it%26#039;s just a new bulb you need to change...just locate the back of the headlight...there will be a socket with the wires in it....just unscrew it 1/4 turn to the left...then the bulb will just pull out of the socket....put the new bulb back in just the reverse...but...just be careful....DO NOT touch the glass part of the new bulb with your fingers..because the oils on your skin will damage the bulb...use a rag or gloves.....then put the new bulb in and turn the socket back 1/4 turn to the right to tighten it.|||I believe there are 2 little pins or clips you pull up and release and the whole headlight assembly pulls out of the front of the vehicle and you replace the bulp from there.|||there should be two flat metal clips that you pull and the whole head light assembly pulls out

How do I change a head light in my 96 ford escort?

One light went out and we bought both bulbs to replace, my husband is not a car guy so we are not sure how to change it out. I don%26#039;t have a manual for the car. It looks like we pull it out but we are afraid we may break something. There is what looks like a tab that needs to be pushed in but we are not sure. Can someone explain how to get the old one out please?|||There%26#039;s usually not a lot of room to do it, so you%26#039;re going to need to stand there and hold the light and let him be frustrated at you.

You%26#039;ll access the light from behind, in the engine compartment. You might have to remove the battery or something to get a little extra room. There%26#039;s going to be an electrical connector that will either twist about a quarter to half a turn counterclockwise and pop out, or a clip that you%26#039;ll press on. Sometimes they%26#039;re tight from not having moved for a long time, but you won%26#039;t do any damage as long as you don%26#039;t force it. It%26#039;s just a little frustrating for a while.|||Take the car to the Ford Dealer and have them explain it to you, or have them do it for you!|||take the old one out and put the new one in

How do I change my head light?

Last night my head light went out in my car. Today i bought the bulb but i cant seem to figure out how to change it and im too cheep to pay someone. I have a 2002 ML320 Mercedes Benz. Anyone Know how to change it?|||1. open the hood

2. unscrew the whole head lamp and take it out of the front of the car

3. take out the old bulb

4. put in new bulb

5. put head lamp back in

6. put screws back in

7. close hood

then u are done|||Read the owner%26#039;s manual first if you haven%26#039;t already done so.|||What you do is you open your hood and right by the head light inside the hood is a door or there should be you open the door if there is a door which there should you unscrew the bulb and replace it then you put it back in and make sure the door and hood is closed if there is no door see if the auto place will change but it is fairly EASY.|||Photo Guide

Required items: a replacement, sealed-beam lamp and the appropriate screwdriver(s)?usually a Phillips-head (right), sometimes a Torx (left).

For easier access, remove the headlight trim piece if so equipped. This plastic trim ring is attached with a T-15 Torx screw at each corner.

Unscrew the headlight bezel. This lamp is secured with four Phillips-head screws (two on top and two below).

With the bezel removed, the lamp can easily be removed and unplugged from its wiring connector.

Plug in the new lamp and reverse the disassembly steps. Always check headlight aim when replacing a lamp.

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