Headlight bulbs, Changing them and other questions

JDMGD3 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 12:28 AM

Im not sure if any of you have taken a close look at changing the bulbs in the headlight housing but there is very limited space behind the headlights to change out any of the bulbs whether its the lowbeam/highbeam bulb, blinker or parking light. It almost seems as if you have to pull out the whole housing assembly to get access behind it and even that isnt too easy. I tried finding different ways of getting my hand behind the bulbs but its near impossible to squeeze a hand in that small space and this is coming from a guy who has small hands.

If anyone has looked into this and has found a better way of achieving this I would like to know, thanks.

vividjazz · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 12:42 AM

Do Fits in the states not come with manuals as a large numbers of answers are contained in the manual? You get to the parker and headlights from under the front guards not the engine bay. The manual has step by step instructions and pictures comprehensively detailing the process.

JDMGD3 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vividjazz

Do Fits in the state not come with manuals as a large numbers of answers are contained in the manual? You get to the parker and headlights from under the front guards not the engine bay.

Maybe the Japanese spec Fit's are different but the US Fit's have to opening's under the front bumper area to put a hand through and gain access to the back side of the headlights. You would have to take out the fenderwell plastic trim to have clear access to the headlights from the back.

vividjazz · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 01:12 AM

The process for us is to put the front wheels at full lock in one direction to get better access to the wheel arch. Undo 2 plastic clips then you can get your hand in behind the lights. I'm 6' 3"s so don't exactly have small hands. Its certainly not comfy in there but quite adequate. Parkers twist out and headlights unclip and have a seal that comes off.

Price paid for a small engine bay.

sillypuddy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 09:39 AM

the manual says to take out only the one round fender clip

but if you take out the square one (with the phillips screw) and pull the fender further back, it's easier

I also find taking the whole wheel off (or use a hoist) makes more clearance

-joe

erinmeow · #6 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 04:13 AM

So do we have any DIY for the headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs yet? (hopefully with pictures)

aziatiklover · #7 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by erinmeow

So do we have any DIY for the headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs yet? (hopefully with pictures)

yea that cuz I want to change the fog light bulbs with the ION one

sillypuddy · #8 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 10:30 AM

read the manual???

it has pictures and words on how to do this..

-joe

erinmeow · #9 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aziatiklover

yea that cuz I want to change the fog light bulbs with the ION one

Same here

What brand are you getting?

erinmeow · #10 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sillypuddy

read the manual???

it has pictures and words on how to do this..

-joe

I have not gotten my car yet, so i dont have manual. Just want to get ready once the car come in. hehe

aziatiklover · #11 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by erinmeow

Same here

What brand are you getting?

iono yet whenever I get my car we will see

phunklife · #12 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 04:22 PM

I dont have my car (someone hit me in a parking lot and left; Its getting fixed) so I dont have the manual. What size are the high/low beams?

motordad · #13 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 04:44 PM

I think they are H4 (HB2)?

MotorDad in Milwaukee

phunklife · #14 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 05:40 PM

both highs and lows are h4s then?

uiskibum · #15 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 07:32 PM

The H4 bulb is a combo bulb, so it has a filament for the high beam and low beam in the same capsule.

els2023 · #16 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 11:14 PM

What Is The Best Replacement Headlight Bulb For The Fit?

Is It Piaa, Sylvania Etc...

Tomh · #17 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 11:28 PM

i had the silver stars in mine before i put my HID's in, and they were alot better then stock, i never got a chance to try the PIAA new extreme white though.

ludexr · #18 (**permalink**) 06-11-2006, 12:59 AM

Piaa Xtreme force H4 & H11 (4700k) output closed to HID system. Install H7 in my CBR600RR nice & bright white. I'm getting piaa for my Fit. will post photo soon.

07TaffetaFit · #19 (**permalink**) 06-11-2006, 01:21 AM

I have the Polarg bulbs, and honestly, it doesnt look that different from HIDs.

Tomh · #20 (**permalink**) 06-11-2006, 02:40 AM

trust me, once you get or see HID's on a FIt, you'll see a big ass difference them and standard bulbs, that claim to be close to HID.