You replace in pairs because if you are on the road, you dont want that other bulb going bad. If one bulb went bad, the other is likely to go soon. Plus, the new bulb is brighter so it looks funny. What I do is I keep the old bulb in the glove box so if a headlight does go out, I put the old one back in until it goes bad. If you have expensive bulbs then you might adjust your strategy.
Guys (and girls), I just did mine about 30 minutes ago. Here are some tips: 1) The connector is on pretty tight. (That's for a good reason. You don't want it falling off or loosening up while you are driving. ) To get it off, pull it straight out as you gently rock it very slightly from side to side. It doesn't have a clip or a fastener so don't worry about breaking anything, just pull it bit by bit with the very slight rocking motion and eventually it will come out. 2. Be VERY CAREFUL getting the rubber protector off. You don't want to tear or damage it, otherwise water will get in to your headlight housing in the future and probably ruin your headlight and maybe cause a short will which will burn out a fuse as well. Besides just pulling around the edges, try to loosen it up around the middle as well. DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER on it, otherwise you will probably tear it. If you tear it, you'd better order a new one from Nissan. 3.) To remove the connector, push the top of it to the left (I think it's the left). TIP: My suggestion is to get a small mirror to be able to see what you are doing. And a good bright LED light as well. 4) Note carefully how the light comes out. It goes back in the same way -- with the single prong at the top. There are some tabs on both sides that fit into a slot on the housing and which hold the bulb in position. Make sure you fit the tabs into those slots so that the bulb is securely in place. Again, with a mirror you should be able to see this. 5. To get a bit of extra room, you can undo the nuts on the headlight itself, which will allow you to shift it upwards a couple of inches and get a bit more clearance to remove the bulb. You will need a 10mm wrench. (or socket wrench). The first time you do this job it might take you 20-30 minutes. After that you should be able to do it in about 10 minutes or less. Maybe as little as five minutes if you are a pro. :) Don't worry if it seems difficult: The part most people struggle with is pulling off the electrical connector (which is on tightly), and getting the fastener off and putting it back in place. if you follow the suggestion above, you should be able to do it with as little pain as possible. Also, some people suggest using 'dielectric grease' on the terminals to ensure they come off more easily the next time around. Best of luck and pls post your results here.
The grease is not just to make it come out more easily. It's also to ensure a better deal to avoid moisture and corrosion to make the bulb last longer.
Chris is great at storytelling. And this talent success him to be the largest automotive DIY channel on TH-cam. I'm like how Chris explains every single step and detail to so many tips and tricks to fix your own car.
Chris has a great soothing voice. He could have been on the Titanic telling everyone they where going to drown, and the people would of be fine with it because of his voice.
I've been driving around with one headlight for months, someone just told me it's illegal and I could get pulled over, but had no idea what to do about it.. hardly have the time or money to take it into a mechanic to get it fixed. This seems very doable though, I'll try to do it myself tomorrow!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I have been looking for someone to help me change my lightbulb for weeks and now I just did it myself in 3 minutes all because of your video! 🎁
I usually only recommend getting those Ultra bright bulbs if you tend to drive around in the country with very little street lamps as they really help compared to stock. They also make a great upgrade to high beams as well since they rarely get used so they tend to last longer anyway and you’ll get maximum brightness. This is all if you don’t want to do any HID or LED conversions that is and you want to keep your lights stock.
Always fun trying to find out how to get to the bulb. My Chrystler 200 had an access panel in front of my tire that I had to open. My Grand Am has some weird clip system you have to take the whole assembly out. Always check the owner's manual but sometimes it wont be very clear.
This morning I was told my headlight was out on the passenger side and I was like are you freaking kidding me. How do you even get to that!! Thanks to this video I know how to now
I love your videos, keep up the good work. This one is about regular bulbs, but I'd love to see one with a conversion to LED. With all the do's and don'ts. Thanks 😎
I like the idea of changing the bulbs in pairs, that way they're likely to go out at the same, and they can be changed before they go out once a year-- no guessing when they were last changed.
Thanks for making this video, I found it very helpful. I had no idea about the life v. brightness ratio. I bought the brightest beam from Walmart the other day but after watching I may exchange them.
Thanks ChrisFix. I have a 1998 Ford Windstar and it is the only vehicle besides yours that uses the wire clip. It presents its own challenges getting the bulb off and the new one on. If you get an opportunity I would love to see a detailed look at how you change a headlight with that kind of wire connection. Thanks again
sniperlif3 it's really easy. All you need is a pair of your wife's undies and a toilet plunger. 1. Remove all your clothes and place wife's undies on your head. It should fit like a spider man mask. 2. Go to the driveway being sure not to walk into anything if your spidey mask doesn't fit just right. Pop the hood and you're ready. 3. Place your toilet plunger on the driveway handle down. Now, this is where it's a little tricky. Bend down and put your spidey face in the plunger cup. The red or black rubber part. Almost done . 4. Yell "Dingoo !! Dingoo !! Dingoo !!" over and over until a neighbor or the cops come and ask them how to put fluid in your blinkers. Good job! 4.
Big tip: remember to check the alignment after changing your lights! Sometimes bulbs are manufactured differently from batch to batch, so they could need an alignment
@@rebeccaboyack422 at night, park on the side of a building (ideally a flat parking lot, otherwise it’s not accurate) and park with your bumper 2 feet away the side of the building where your headlights are. Mark them in an XY style axis pattern with frog tape and then back up 15 feet. Your lights should be 6 inches below the HORIZONTAL axis and high beam directly on the horizontal. Consult the internet as for proper access to your headlight aim adjusters. Disclaimer: I’m a diy mechanic and I only share with what works best for ME in hopes I help some else. Please don’t take my word as professional and fully accurate, it’s just a suggestion based on what I found to be as convenient as possible with very basic household tools.
Old vid but wanted to share when you inevitably touch the new bulb glass with your fingers you can clean it off by spraying denatured alcohol (look in the paint isle at the hardware store) on it and let it evaporate. It is more pure than rubbing alcohol. I had good luck doing this in the past before I started wearing gloves.
So a millennial at GM who designed my car decided to make it a pain to change the headlight and front turn signal bulbs. You have to drop the front bumper just to access one bolt that unscrews the whole assembly. That’s crazy man I don’t like how they are making these newer cars less serviceable for DIYers. On my 1997 Toyota Camry, the bulbs are easily accessible both front and rear. Boy times have changed for sure.
If you consider bulbs with a lot of light thinking of how often you're going to use them. If you live in a country where you can drive with the headlights off during the day (in Norway you can use the foglights instead of headlights) you can some lifespan that way. (But don't turn your lights off and on all day as that's bad too.) When one of my headlights died out I changed to Osram Night Breaker bulbs and they're still working good after a year. It made my car feel newer and I found myself not using my high beams as often as I used to.
DO NOT get any bulb with blue coatings or rings! They will dim dramatically over a short span. I have ge nighthawk platinums ( blue rings ) and night driving in the rain is no fun. You won't see a beam pattern until you're in front of another car.
Andrew Oliver Sylvania silver star Ultras (the brightest one he showed on the pack) are the better quality “ultra bright” halogens because they’re made in either Germany or USA and don’t go dim until they’re almost dead and will always be brighter and clearer than stock.
I have thumbs up all your videos so far Chris since I have found them very useful. I am learning to do it myself so I do not have to go to the workshop all the time.
Also use bulb grease. I had installed new bulbs once without it and it burned out so fast. Replaced them right away and made sure to use a glob of bulb grease on the portion that connects the bottom of the bulb to the electrical (mating) and it's been fine since. It's only about $1.50 in the USA for a small packet and will allow the bulb to last.
finalfantasyfreak86 Great! That is why I make these videos! Definitely subscribe and remember, new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
ChrisFix I have a problem with my sion xb after changing my headlight bulb I noticed that the new blub was not as bright as the old one, the new one was supposed to be brighter than the old one, so I bought a brighter one still, and still have the same problem, and nobody touched the blub with greasy hands.
Hey Chris! (Really testing if you answer every comment here...) I bought 9006 bulbs off of amazon (product title and description says 9006), but they sent me 9012. It's very tempting to return them and try to find them in store, but other faucets of the internet told me that the only difference is the size of the tabs that lock the bulb in place when you turn the assembly, which is very easily altered with a nail clipper or file or something. Thought I'd try to run it past you to make sure. I'm planning on taking the old bulb to compare it with the new ones.
+toyotrustPR Dielectric grease inhibits electrical current, so putting it on the connectors wouldn't be helpful. Dielectric grease is most appropriately used with spark plug wires to block stray current from arcing out of the plug and wires.
toyotrustPR spraying WD40 in the socket works better to displace any and all moisture and to keep the socket lubed to make it easier to replace next time
Do you have any videos on what headlight systems glare less on the road, to protect oncoming traffic from blindness? What about bulbs that have give the driver better/extended visibility, or a trade-off between the former and the latter? In other words, a video comparing and contrasting different optical media, like HID, halogen/incandescent, LED, CFL, and others? also I heard that one of the car manufacturers is making headlights using sulfur and lasers. So Cool.
Hey Chris, can you do an in depth video on installing HID conversion kits? I have seen a few already but the other videos I have seen just speed through it and edit half the crap out with half assed explanations for things. I know if you do one, it will turn out a lot better. Thanks
You also don't want to touch a light bulb you recently had turned on -_- I burned the heck out of my hand changing my headlights when I took them out after turning on the high beam
Not only that, but hot bulbs might also melt the housing ("headlight") they're inserted into. So, you always want to wait some time after turning the lights off before you start to remove and replace them.
What would you recommend for brighter headlights? I already replaced the actual lens/casing, so I have new ones, and new bulbs, but when I drive at night... the most I get is a faded yellow glow that lights up not-that-far and only reflectors. A lot of the roads I drive to/from work dont have street lights, and are either narrow with side ditches, or are highways with a lot of lane barriers that are hard to see. I do a little research but all I see is stuff about halogen, led, hid, too bright, illegal, legal, too hot, needing fans... Id like to get brighter lights but I dont want to compromise my cars efficienty by getting something thatll pull too much power, or something that will literally burn too hot. I know very little about it and googling just results in the same list of worries. My cars a 2000 pontiac sunfire... but I also have a 2004 saturn ion now that I may apply the same lights to. Thanks again man!
Quick fun fact: I've used to work in a factory where workers pack different kind of car lights like H1, H4, H7 etc. in duo-boxes and you don't want to know how many lights have been dropped and packed anyway. You just don't want to know... or even touched with hands without gloves...
+ChrisFix Yeah, my sister changed one of her bulbs twice thinking that she must have been doing something wrong and when she talked to the guy in the parts store, the guy said 2 in 5 bulbs are bad.
LED bulbs aren't legal unless manufacturer fitted as standard on that car. Or unless you somehow locate some for specific use with your car. Standard ones you can buy from a shop with the correct fitment for your car (aftermarket LEDs) would not be legal as they do not have the correct beam pattern. HIDs on the other hand, are okay even aftermarket, just a lot more expensive.
I remember when changing a bulb on cars were so simple by just undoing a simple screw and changing the bulb in about 5 - 10 min, and now you have to take your car to a repair shop to have a bulb replaced. or through pages of instructions if you have a book handy.
Hey Chris! You're awesome, do you have videos for everything?!?! =). I typed "Chrisfix headlights" and here I am! Hahaha =D. The dealership gave me the wrong manual so I've just been watching your videos. Thank you for all the tips! Planning to change my headlights since the OEM seem so dull. Mahalo! =)
I dont have that video for a pt cruiser but I have it for a Corvette and Jeep... Similar process (I think you work from the bottom of the car with a PT cruiser) th-cam.com/video/vTl6UNMKjLch/w-d-xo.htmlttps How to Change a Waterpump in a Jeep Wrangler
I just replaced my headlights for the first time (and hopefully lay for a while) and it was less scary but also more difficult than I thought it would be. Had to remove my entire battery just to get to the one that was dead
Thanks Chris for the video. You make it look so easy. Any idea where the screen bottle is for the rear window, why do they have to hide these things. I am also trying to find the pollen filter on a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 diesel, any ideas?
John Young Thanks John. When you say screen bottle, do you mean windshield washer fluid bottle for the rear? Most of the time, it is the same bottle as the front, they just run a hose to the back. The filter for your car should be under the passenger side dash near the blower motor (if you have a filter).
Thank you for your message. I managed to change the head lamp bulbs ok. The garage mentioned a pollen filter when it was in for the last service but they said it would be ok for now.
Thank you Chris, I have had a look there but could not see it except for a load of cables. I will have another look when the weather improves. I kept getting display errors for the engine filter. I changed that and the messages have stopped.
Hey Chris I got a 2020 rogue and my headlights keep going out one at a time. I’ve had to change them twice already in the past year maybe 15 months. Any idea why that might be happening?
@@chrisfix No moisture and it’s not loose either. They go out 1 at a time as well. Even if I change both bulbs at the same time and I make sure I wear gloves when changing them
Another great video, one question, do u use impact wrench? I just brought one today it's a IR 20volt k1 , it's make my jobs twice was fast and twice less labor. I'm not a mechanic professional but I have 3 cars to maintainences so Channing tires in few seconds helps
Yes I do, just not in most of my videos because I try to use common tools most people own. It definitely makes the job faster and easier. Make sure you dont tighten with the impact wrench and use a torque wrench otherwise you will never get the bolts off!
My car uses HB3 and HB4 lights but I found some HIR (Halogen Infrared) bulbs online. These are supposed to reflect part of the heat back to the fillament and make them glow brighter with the same voltage. They claim you get more light than the +30% or +50% Philips or Osram ones and that it's safer because of the reflecting infrared which is actually heat. Thing is you need to cut a tiny pirt of a groove on the bulb but that is not the problem. I don't want to put my headlight housing into bad conditions and that's why I didn't change to +30% or + 50% or +70% headlights yet but more light woudl be better and it seems that those HIR bulbs seem to emit more light without that much heat. What you do you think? Thanks Chris!
Matt Bono I never use dielectric grease. If your headlight is sealed and you dont get any moisture in the lens, you dont need to use the grease. It might help if you are getting moisture in your headlight though the bulb connection. You are more likely to damage the bulb by getting grease on it, so it isnt worth it in my book.
ChrisFix Hi, I am going to change a headlight bulb for the first time. I'm not quite understanding the bit about the grease - can you clarify if and when grease is required, and exactly where and how it should be applied, and what type of grease, please? I am a total novice, so please excuse me if I'm asking silly questions. I just want to do this right, and any extra info and tips are most welcome. Thanks!
Dav B You dont need grease and for your first time you probably shouldnt use it to make the job simpler. I never use grease. There is a reason why you have O rings on the bulbs that need a seal.
heh chris, I am new for all of this.............how am I know which headlight bulb in stores will be for my car when buying?? same thing with tale light bulb......thanks
I just changed my headlight bulbs just right now and I remember I touched the bulb itself once maybe twice but my fingers weren't greasy. I gave it a ride after I installed the new ones and it's fully functional. Is it going to die soon or not?
How many vehicles have that style of bulb that is fitted to the vehicle in this video? Here in the UK the most common types of bulb for car headlight are the H4 (Dual hi and low beam), H1 and H7 though all have similar locking mechanisms and slightly different connectors.
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I just want to thank you ChrisFix. You don’t know how many times you’ve helped this clueless girl with her car. You’re amazing!!!!
+Lioness M awesome! I’m glad the video was helpful!
@@sumanthn4193 No you cannot use it. Buy another :)
Hafsa M like myself/female, I believe i can do this stuff with help from youtube!!!👌🏼. Mechanics to expensive. Thnku !!!
Sumanth N I wouldn’t take a chance in keeping it. Replace immediately
Chris has taught me everything I know because my dad wasn’t there when I needed to learn
Thanks, Chris...the best advice you gave was to always replace bulbs in pairs.
You replace in pairs because if you are on the road, you dont want that other bulb going bad. If one bulb went bad, the other is likely to go soon. Plus, the new bulb is brighter so it looks funny. What I do is I keep the old bulb in the glove box so if a headlight does go out, I put the old one back in until it goes bad. If you have expensive bulbs then you might adjust your strategy.
@@chrisfix Yeah, I think twice about throwing out a working $20 osram nightbreaker bulb if one is bad.
Somebody stole all my lamps….and I couldn't be more de-lighted!
Yea I didn’t do that now I have to go back and get another one 😅
Guys (and girls), I just did mine about 30 minutes ago. Here are some tips:
1) The connector is on pretty tight. (That's for a good reason. You don't want it falling off or loosening up while you are driving. ) To get it off, pull it straight out as you gently rock it very slightly from side to side. It doesn't have a clip or a fastener so don't worry about breaking anything, just pull it bit by bit with the very slight rocking motion and eventually it will come out.
2. Be VERY CAREFUL getting the rubber protector off. You don't want to tear or damage it, otherwise water will get in to your headlight housing in the future and probably ruin your headlight and maybe cause a short will which will burn out a fuse as well. Besides just pulling around the edges, try to loosen it up around the middle as well. DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER on it, otherwise you will probably tear it. If you tear it, you'd better order a new one from Nissan.
3.) To remove the connector, push the top of it to the left (I think it's the left).
TIP: My suggestion is to get a small mirror to be able to see what you are doing. And a good bright LED light as well.
4) Note carefully how the light comes out. It goes back in the same way -- with the single prong at the top. There are some tabs on both sides that fit into a slot on the housing and which hold the bulb in position. Make sure you fit the tabs into those slots so that the bulb is securely in place. Again, with a mirror you should be able to see this.
5. To get a bit of extra room, you can undo the nuts on the headlight itself, which will allow you to shift it upwards a couple of inches and get a bit more clearance to remove the bulb. You will need a 10mm wrench. (or socket wrench).
The first time you do this job it might take you 20-30 minutes. After that you should be able to do it in about 10 minutes or less. Maybe as little as five minutes if you are a pro. :)
Don't worry if it seems difficult: The part most people struggle with is pulling off the electrical connector (which is on tightly), and getting the fastener off and putting it back in place. if you follow the suggestion above, you should be able to do it with as little pain as possible.
Also, some people suggest using 'dielectric grease' on the terminals to ensure they come off more easily the next time around.
Best of luck and pls post your results here.
This was the info that I was looking for. Thank you.
Thank you peter
The grease is not just to make it come out more easily. It's also to ensure a better deal to avoid moisture and corrosion to make the bulb last longer.
I just can’t get it out
this guy's voice so soothing does anybody else agree? like anything he says I really don't care because he sounds good
Chris is great at storytelling. And this talent success him to be the largest automotive DIY channel on TH-cam. I'm like how Chris explains every single step and detail to so many tips and tricks to fix your own car.
Chris has a great soothing voice. He could have been on the Titanic telling everyone they where going to drown, and the people would of be fine with it because of his voice.
I've been driving around with one headlight for months, someone just told me it's illegal and I could get pulled over, but had no idea what to do about it.. hardly have the time or money to take it into a mechanic to get it fixed. This seems very doable though, I'll try to do it myself tomorrow!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I have been looking for someone to help me change my lightbulb for weeks and now I just did it myself in 3 minutes all because of your video! 🎁
Another tip: Make sure the light bulbs match up before taking it out of the package. The parts store will not take it back after it's been opened
Thank you for making a video that doesn't shame me for not knowing car stuff
I usually only recommend getting those Ultra bright bulbs if you tend to drive around in the country with very little street lamps as they really help compared to stock. They also make a great upgrade to high beams as well since they rarely get used so they tend to last longer anyway and you’ll get maximum brightness.
This is all if you don’t want to do any HID or LED conversions that is and you want to keep your lights stock.
great tip on replacing both at the same time, just smart, thanks Chris
No problem!
I appreciate this and youtube university because this will save lives, time & money. Well done
“The other thing is, go look in your owners manual.” The shade is real
only chris fix can take such a simple task and make it look awesome
Chris: go check youtube
Me: to quote Obi Wan, “that’s why I’m here”
😂😂😂😂
Haha 😂😂 sometimes there's videos specifically for your car
Always fun trying to find out how to get to the bulb. My Chrystler 200 had an access panel in front of my tire that I had to open. My Grand Am has some weird clip system you have to take the whole assembly out. Always check the owner's manual but sometimes it wont be very clear.
This morning I was told my headlight was out on the passenger side and I was like are you freaking kidding me. How do you even get to that!! Thanks to this video I know how to now
Glad the video was helpful!
I love your videos, keep up the good work. This one is about regular bulbs, but I'd love to see one with a conversion to LED. With all the do's and don'ts. Thanks 😎
You have the answer to everything car related. Wanted to make sure I was doing it right and of course, I sought info from you. Thanks!
I like the idea of changing the bulbs in pairs, that way they're likely to go out at the same, and they can be changed before they go out once a year-- no guessing when they were last changed.
I watch ur videos everyday and my drivers Ed class just watched this video and I was excited to watch it again lol
Thanks for making this video, I found it very helpful. I had no idea about the life v. brightness ratio. I bought the brightest beam from Walmart the other day but after watching I may exchange them.
Thanks ChrisFix. I have a 1998 Ford Windstar and it is the only vehicle besides yours that uses the wire clip. It presents its own challenges getting the bulb off and the new one on. If you get an opportunity I would love to see a detailed look at how you change a headlight with that kind of wire connection. Thanks again
You have a very nice voice, easy to listen to
How do I change my blinker fluid?!?!?!?
+sniperlif3 U will have to let ur GF do that one
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You mean I need to find a GF first.
*****
I know! I was so happy! Made my day so great!
sniperlif3 hope u get GF soon, so ur blinkers get all sorted out
sniperlif3 it's really easy. All you need is a pair of your wife's undies and a toilet plunger.
1. Remove all your clothes and place wife's undies on your head. It should fit like a spider man mask.
2. Go to the driveway being sure not to walk into anything if your spidey mask doesn't fit just right. Pop the hood and you're ready.
3. Place your toilet plunger on the driveway handle down. Now, this is where it's a little tricky. Bend down and put your spidey face in the plunger cup. The red or black rubber part. Almost done .
4. Yell "Dingoo !!
Dingoo !! Dingoo !!"
over and over until a neighbor or the cops come and ask them how to put fluid in your blinkers. Good job!
4.
Of course Chrisfix has a video on this topic :) Thank you for the effort man, god bless you
Thanks a lot!
Big tip: remember to check the alignment after changing your lights! Sometimes bulbs are manufactured differently from batch to batch, so they could need an alignment
How do you check/ fix the alignment? I had one globe changed by the mechanic yesterday, and it doesn't seem right 😕
@@rebeccaboyack422 at night, park on the side of a building (ideally a flat parking lot, otherwise it’s not accurate) and park with your bumper 2 feet away the side of the building where your headlights are. Mark them in an XY style axis pattern with frog tape and then back up 15 feet. Your lights should be 6 inches below the HORIZONTAL axis and high beam directly on the horizontal. Consult the internet as for proper access to your headlight aim adjusters.
Disclaimer: I’m a diy mechanic and I only share with what works best for ME in hopes I help some else. Please don’t take my word as professional and fully accurate, it’s just a suggestion based on what I found to be as convenient as possible with very basic household tools.
Thank you!
5 stars for teaching me my owners manual deals with headlights too. Been trying to figure out the clip lol
Great video. Very thorough and easy to understand
Everytime I look up how to do something to my car, I hope a video of yours pops up. And it always does (:
Old vid but wanted to share when you inevitably touch the new bulb glass with your fingers you can clean it off by spraying denatured alcohol (look in the paint isle at the hardware store) on it and let it evaporate. It is more pure than rubbing alcohol. I had good luck doing this in the past before I started wearing gloves.
So a millennial at GM who designed my car decided to make it a pain to change the headlight and front turn signal bulbs. You have to drop the front bumper just to access one bolt that unscrews the whole assembly. That’s crazy man I don’t like how they are making these newer cars less serviceable for DIYers.
On my 1997 Toyota Camry, the bulbs are easily accessible both front and rear. Boy times have changed for sure.
I love how a million ppl had to see how to do this...i being apart of them!
Thanks for the all the tips and the video!
If you consider bulbs with a lot of light thinking of how often you're going to use them. If you live in a country where you can drive with the headlights off during the day (in Norway you can use the foglights instead of headlights) you can some lifespan that way. (But don't turn your lights off and on all day as that's bad too.) When one of my headlights died out I changed to Osram Night Breaker bulbs and they're still working good after a year. It made my car feel newer and I found myself not using my high beams as often as I used to.
DO NOT get any bulb with blue coatings or rings! They will dim dramatically over a short span. I have ge nighthawk platinums ( blue rings ) and night driving in the rain is no fun. You won't see a beam pattern until you're in front of another car.
Thanks for the tip!
I made that mistake once and had to endure 6 hours of night driving in pouring rain through mountain roads.
Andrew Oliver Sylvania silver star Ultras (the brightest one he showed on the pack) are the better quality “ultra bright” halogens because they’re made in either Germany or USA and don’t go dim until they’re almost dead and will always be brighter and clearer than stock.
Thanks Chris! But where to put the bulb grease?
I have thumbs up all your videos so far Chris since I have found them very useful. I am learning to do it myself so I do not have to go to the workshop all the time.
+Optimus Prime Thanks a lot man! I am glad you are learning a lot!
this is so nice, thank you! what a calming voice also :)
Also use bulb grease. I had installed new bulbs once without it and it burned out so fast. Replaced them right away and made sure to use a glob of bulb grease on the portion that connects the bottom of the bulb to the electrical (mating) and it's been fine since. It's only about $1.50 in the USA for a small packet and will allow the bulb to last.
What is this?
Thank you so much! You give such great descriptions and directions. I liked the tips you added...very helpful!
BobOates Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!
Nice & clear explanation.
Thanks man. I am not a mechanic in any way shape or form so this really helped me! I will be sure to check out more of your videos dude!
finalfantasyfreak86 Great! That is why I make these videos! Definitely subscribe and remember, new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
ChrisFix I have a problem with my sion xb after changing my headlight bulb I noticed that the new blub was not as bright as the old one, the new one was supposed to be brighter than the old one, so I bought a brighter one still, and still have the same problem, and nobody touched the blub with greasy hands.
I am very grateful for this video
Hey Chris! (Really testing if you answer every comment here...) I bought 9006 bulbs off of amazon (product title and description says 9006), but they sent me 9012. It's very tempting to return them and try to find them in store, but other faucets of the internet told me that the only difference is the size of the tabs that lock the bulb in place when you turn the assembly, which is very easily altered with a nail clipper or file or something. Thought I'd try to run it past you to make sure.
I'm planning on taking the old bulb to compare it with the new ones.
Nice info and very clear explanation Thank u.
great video, thanks man
Thanks man my mum's headlight on her car has been out for a while and now o can fix it for her
Same
Helped me change my bulbs today 🤞
Great video. Another tip would be to use dielectric grease for the connector to prevent rust and moisture to get in and damage the connector.
+toyotrustPR Dielectric grease inhibits electrical current, so putting it on the connectors wouldn't be helpful. Dielectric grease is most appropriately used with spark plug wires to block stray current from arcing out of the plug and wires.
toyotrustPR spraying WD40 in the socket works better to displace any and all moisture and to keep the socket lubed to make it easier to replace next time
You don't put the grease on the pins. You grease the seals on the connector and bulb to prevent water and moisture from corroding the pins.
Darksyne wd40 is not lube, it will evaporate, says so right on the bottle.
mario torres it leaves an oily film behind when it does evaporate
Do you have any videos on what headlight systems glare less on the road, to protect oncoming traffic from blindness? What about bulbs that have give the driver better/extended visibility, or a trade-off between the former and the latter? In other words, a video comparing and contrasting different optical media, like HID, halogen/incandescent, LED, CFL, and others? also I heard that one of the car manufacturers is making headlights using sulfur and lasers. So Cool.
Hey Chris, can you do an in depth video on installing HID conversion kits? I have seen a few already but the other videos I have seen just speed through it and edit half the crap out with half assed explanations for things. I know if you do one, it will turn out a lot better. Thanks
Love your energy, love your video
You also don't want to touch a light bulb you recently had turned on -_- I burned the heck out of my hand changing my headlights when I took them out after turning on the high beam
That is a good tip too! Thanks. I didn't even think about that.
Not only that, but hot bulbs might also melt the housing ("headlight") they're inserted into. So, you always want to wait some time after turning the lights off before you start to remove and replace them.
Same. Hid bulbs run so hot
@@berczigabor This is actually a very good tip
@@BmwMe-uh9sy Same goes for every light bulb
I'm electrician
I burned myself on pretty much every type of light bulb in existance
God bless this man
What would you recommend for brighter headlights? I already replaced the actual lens/casing, so I have new ones, and new bulbs, but when I drive at night... the most I get is a faded yellow glow that lights up not-that-far and only reflectors. A lot of the roads I drive to/from work dont have street lights, and are either narrow with side ditches, or are highways with a lot of lane barriers that are hard to see. I do a little research but all I see is stuff about halogen, led, hid, too bright, illegal, legal, too hot, needing fans... Id like to get brighter lights but I dont want to compromise my cars efficienty by getting something thatll pull too much power, or something that will literally burn too hot. I know very little about it and googling just results in the same list of worries. My cars a 2000 pontiac sunfire... but I also have a 2004 saturn ion now that I may apply the same lights to. Thanks again man!
Quick fun fact: I've used to work in a factory where workers pack different kind of car lights like H1, H4, H7 etc. in duo-boxes and you don't want to know how many lights have been dropped and packed anyway. You just don't want to know... or even touched with hands without gloves...
+This is a cool name Wow, that is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
+ChrisFix Yeah, my sister changed one of her bulbs twice thinking that she must have been doing something wrong and when she talked to the guy in the parts store, the guy said 2 in 5 bulbs are bad.
Any suggestions regarding LED bulbs? (Not light bars; bulbs in the headlight and taillight housings.)
LED bulbs aren't legal unless manufacturer fitted as standard on that car. Or unless you somehow locate some for specific use with your car.
Standard ones you can buy from a shop with the correct fitment for your car (aftermarket LEDs) would not be legal as they do not have the correct beam pattern.
HIDs on the other hand, are okay even aftermarket, just a lot more expensive.
Helpful, noticed the 9007 coding, some usually are 9006 or 9005, thanks.
Thank you..❤you guys are awesome
Very good tips.
I remember when changing a bulb on cars were so simple by just undoing a simple screw and changing the bulb in about 5 - 10 min, and now you have to take your car to a repair shop to have a bulb replaced. or through pages of instructions if you have a book handy.
Why don't you use some dielectric grease at the electrical connection?
Good video, very useful. Good production matters! Thanks!
Check the orientation when you pull the burnt bulb out. Some lights (H4, H7 ect) go in only one way and sometimes it is hard to see.
Thanks for sharing your tip!
Hey Chris! You're awesome, do you have videos for everything?!?! =). I typed "Chrisfix headlights" and here I am! Hahaha =D. The dealership gave me the wrong manual so I've just been watching your videos. Thank you for all the tips! Planning to change my headlights since the OEM seem so dull. Mahalo! =)
Do you have a video for changing a water pump and a radiator? Both went out on my 2001 Chrysler pt cruise.
I dont have that video for a pt cruiser but I have it for a Corvette and Jeep... Similar process (I think you work from the bottom of the car with a PT cruiser)
th-cam.com/video/vTl6UNMKjLch/w-d-xo.htmlttps
How to Change a Waterpump in a Jeep Wrangler
Thank You Chris Fix
+Jen Roxze-Smith You are welcome!
I just replaced my headlights for the first time (and hopefully lay for a while) and it was less scary but also more difficult than I thought it would be. Had to remove my entire battery just to get to the one that was dead
Cris if I change my head light in 2005 nissan sentra in LED light do you think nothing is no problem?
Would this help changing bulbs on a 79 el Camino?
Thanks Chris for the video. You make it look so easy. Any idea where the screen bottle is for the rear window, why do they have to hide these things. I am also trying to find the pollen filter on a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 diesel, any ideas?
John Young Thanks John. When you say screen bottle, do you mean windshield washer fluid bottle for the rear? Most of the time, it is the same bottle as the front, they just run a hose to the back. The filter for your car should be under the passenger side dash near the blower motor (if you have a filter).
Thank you for your message. I managed to change the head lamp bulbs ok. The garage mentioned a pollen filter when it was in for the last service but they said it would be ok for now.
John Young No problem! The pollen filter is a pretty easy fix. It is usually right behind the glove box.
Thank you Chris, I have had a look there but could not see it except for a load of cables. I will have another look when the weather improves. I kept getting display errors for the engine filter. I changed that and the messages have stopped.
Hey Chris I got a 2020 rogue and my headlights keep going out one at a time. I’ve had to change them twice already in the past year maybe 15 months. Any idea why that might be happening?
Is there moisture getting into the headlight housing? Or does the housing feel loose? Those are usually the culprits
@@chrisfix No moisture and it’s not loose either. They go out 1 at a time as well. Even if I change both bulbs at the same time and I make sure I wear gloves when changing them
Once the seal on the headlight is broken is that gonna let condensation build up? Or once I put the new bulb in, it will be just as it was before?
Chris, how long did the xtravision bulbs last you?
Thanks for the tips!
Do you need to disconnect the car battery before changing the globes?
Should I also disconnect my battery before I replace the bulb? My friend says I should but it wasn't mentioned on here...
HI,
One of my headlights turns off after 3 minutes. Should I change the lights or is it an electrical issue?
Do you know if they are HID or halogen bulbs? If they are HID it could be a bad ballast.
Great job my friend
Another great video, one question, do u use impact wrench? I just brought one today it's a IR 20volt k1 , it's make my jobs twice was fast and twice less labor. I'm not a mechanic professional but I have 3 cars to maintainences so Channing tires in few seconds helps
Yes I do, just not in most of my videos because I try to use common tools most people own. It definitely makes the job faster and easier. Make sure you dont tighten with the impact wrench and use a torque wrench otherwise you will never get the bolts off!
Or how about the the light bulb/connector grease......to help prevent corrosion in the connect and locking out moisture
Bro can we change that socket of the bulb?
Thank you for this video
Unfortunately a lot of late model vehicles require the bumper to be removed in order to get to the bulb.
Nice video bro
Dude good video, Thanks
Can u make new video on changing lamp bulbs for different sockets h1,h2,...
My car uses HB3 and HB4 lights but I found some HIR (Halogen Infrared) bulbs online. These are supposed to reflect part of the heat back to the fillament and make them glow brighter with the same voltage. They claim you get more light than the +30% or +50% Philips or Osram ones and that it's safer because of the reflecting infrared which is actually heat. Thing is you need to cut a tiny pirt of a groove on the bulb but that is not the problem. I don't want to put my headlight housing into bad conditions and that's why I didn't change to +30% or + 50% or +70% headlights yet but more light woudl be better and it seems that those HIR bulbs seem to emit more light without that much heat. What you do you think? Thanks Chris!
Also be sure to use bulb grease to keep out moisture 👍🔧
Your opinion on using dielectric grease? does it actually prolong bulb life?
Matt Bono I never use dielectric grease. If your headlight is sealed and you dont get any moisture in the lens, you dont need to use the grease. It might help if you are getting moisture in your headlight though the bulb connection. You are more likely to damage the bulb by getting grease on it, so it isnt worth it in my book.
ChrisFix Hi, I am going to change a headlight bulb for the first time. I'm not quite understanding the bit about the grease - can you clarify if and when grease is required, and exactly where and how it should be applied, and what type of grease, please? I am a total novice, so please excuse me if I'm asking silly questions. I just want to do this right, and any extra info and tips are most welcome. Thanks!
Dav B You dont need grease and for your first time you probably shouldnt use it to make the job simpler. I never use grease. There is a reason why you have O rings on the bulbs that need a seal.
heh chris, I am new for all of this.............how am I know which headlight bulb in stores will be for my car when buying?? same thing with tale light bulb......thanks
Mine just went out, thanks a bunch.
Mahalo (thanks) Chris from Honolulu Hawaii.
I just changed my headlight bulbs just right now and I remember I touched the bulb itself once maybe twice but my fingers weren't greasy. I gave it a ride after I installed the new ones and it's fully functional. Is it going to die soon or not?
@Marwan Drebi did it die yet?
Wow this is old unenthusiastic Chris but thanks old Chris
grease? White lithium ok or the stuff they sell specifically for car lights?
Thanks so much, big help...
Any video on replacing the light harness?
How many vehicles have that style of bulb that is fitted to the vehicle in this video?
Here in the UK the most common types of bulb for car headlight are the H4 (Dual hi and low beam), H1 and H7 though all have similar locking mechanisms and slightly different connectors.
+pugman205 Here we have many different bulbs. This is a common one as well as the ones you listed.
Hey Chris , Is it ok to use a - H9 65W high beam bulb in a 55W H11 socket ? I need a brighter light for my motorcycle's low beam setup.
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