Changing headlight bulbs ? Easy or hard

roopsy1992 · 11-09-2019, 07:27 AM

Hi I bought some h7 led as a replacement for the halogens on my car which I find horrible to see out some days. How hard is it to change them and is their anyone based in the West Midlands who can ?

teaston · 11-09-2019, 09:58 AM

RTFM

Sasquartch · 11-10-2019, 04:02 AM

The low beams are very fiddly

You access them from a door in the wheel arch liner.

I actually took the wheel off when I last changed one so I could see what I was doing.

There's a bit of a knack, I think you have to pull them down and outwards or something like that. It is all explained in the manual though

If you put LEDs in you will have to code the car to not do bulb checks otherwise you'll constantly get errors on the dash

scousefly · 11-10-2019, 05:36 AM

Buy the bulbs THEN ask how to do it

Did you buy a car THEN learn how to drive? Why post something that makes you look dumb?

Hooded · 11-10-2019, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scousefly

Buy the bulbs THEN ask how to do it

Did you buy a car THEN learn how to drive? Why post something that makes you look dumb?

You’re helpful aren’t you

Why post something that makes you look a twat?

AntF32 · 11-10-2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

You’re helpful aren’t you

Why post something that makes you look a twat?

I see Scousefly is attention seeking - again!

Hooded · 11-10-2019, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AntF32

I see Scousefly is attention seeking - again!

Oh I see, does he suffer from ADHD or something?

scousefly · 11-10-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

You’re helpful aren’t you

Why post something that makes you look a twat?

Cock

scousefly · 11-10-2019, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AntF32

I see Scousefly is attention seeking - again!

whats up you had to follow suit is the brain cell not kicking in yet.......numpty

Hooded · 11-10-2019, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scousefly

Cock

Only a matter of time for you lad I reckon

...

scousefly · 11-10-2019, 07:00 AM

and you then post a pseudo threat well done hypocrite

Hooded · 11-10-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by scousefly

and you then post a pseudo threat well done hypocrite

Lol It was a tongue in cheek post simply aimed at the type of person you clearly are. Comparable to making a comment like “it’s only a matter of time before they crash” towards a reckless dangerous driver.
Have a nice day

AntF32 · 11-10-2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by scousefly

whats up you had to follow suit is the brain cell not kicking in yet.......numpty

Of course chap.

Wills2 · 11-10-2019, 07:30 AM

The ignore feature works wonders for dealing with the dullard from Liverpool.

Jeff123 · 11-10-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roopsy1992

Hi I bought some h7 led as a replacement for the halogens on my car which I find horrible to see out some days. How hard is it to change them and is their anyone based in the West Midlands who can ?

It’s very tricky, I went to Halfrauds and they were good at it.

Hooded · 11-10-2019, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff123

It’s very tricky, I went to Halfrauds and they were good at it.

Yes it’s a pity you can’t access them from the top like you can with the full beam and parking/side lights. I changed a parking light bulb the other day in a minute or so.

scousefly · 11-10-2019, 09:34 AM

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The ignore feature works wonders for dealing with the dullard from Liverpool.

what a dullard and how naïve you are that a forum 'handle doesn't necessarily signify cultural roots.

If you need an explanation for any long words or anything more than 2 syllables let me know

RENT-A-GOAT · 11-10-2019, 09:39 AM

Not particularly hard to do but it's a faff and a bloody fiddly fucker of a job.

Kal101 · 11-10-2019, 02:04 PM

Tbh. It’s not that difficult. I dud it on my last f30 which had the standard halogens, when I upgraded to higher output bulbs.

If I recall right with the halogens there’s a simple screw cap accessible from the top of the car. Takes about 10 mins or so

Hope that helps.

roopsy1992 · 11-30-2019, 11:10 AM

As the bulbs I bought were just sitting , I thought let's change them and see. Big difference straight away brighter than halogens.

Kendo67 · 11-30-2019, 11:41 AM

Check the beam pattern (scatter) with the LED bulbs , i recently fitted a set to my Subaru and although the light was much brighter the spread of the beam was all over the place causing oncoming cars to flash thinking that i was on constant high beam.

I removed them yesterday and refitted higher spec halogen bulbs.

Maybe the BM headlights are more forgiving to the LED bulbs but the older projector headlights in the Scooby are certainly not.

K

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Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	The low beams are very fiddly You access them from a door in the wheel arch liner. I actually took the wheel off when I last changed one so I could see what I was doing. There's a bit of a knack, I think you have to pull them down and outwards or something like that. It is all explained in the manual though If you put LEDs in you will have to code the car to not do bulb checks otherwise you'll constantly get errors on the dash
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Tbh. It’s not that difficult. I dud it on my last f30 which had the standard halogens, when I upgraded to higher output bulbs. If I recall right with the halogens there’s a simple screw cap accessible from the top of the car. Takes about 10 mins or so Hope that helps. __________________
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roopsy1992 Enlisted Member 21 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series 320i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Finally changed them As the bulbs I bought were just sitting , I thought let's change them and see. Big difference straight away brighter than halogens. Attached Images __________________ Rohit Rooprai
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Kendo67 Major 1102 Rep 1,099 Posts Drives: Me - 440i , Dog - Cayenne Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Glasgow (ish) iTrader: (0)	Check the beam pattern (scatter) with the LED bulbs , i recently fitted a set to my Subaru and although the light was much brighter the spread of the beam was all over the place causing oncoming cars to flash thinking that i was on constant high beam. I removed them yesterday and refitted higher spec halogen bulbs. Maybe the BM headlights are more forgiving to the LED bulbs but the older projector headlights in the Scooby are certainly not. K
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