I just replaced my driver's side headlamp bulb (again - that's about 4 in the 3 1/2 years I've had her !). Anyway, in the past I've always struggled like hell to get the rear dust covers back on 'cause of the huge o-rings that seal tem. Today I had a brainwave - I pulled the dipstick and smeared a light coating of oil on the o-ring, and it slipped in as easy as anything !!!

... excellent tinking Sir!

Altenatively - just buy decent, reliable bulbs which you don't need to replace! (I feel the need to promote the virtues of PIAA at this point....)

I never find swapping bulbs a big issue, but it's quite tight for space down there......

Shaggy had the best idea for changing the bulbs - it's far easier to take the whole light unit out!




Mark

i used to have trouble doin the drivers side because of the alarm siren that was fitted as standard there even though the alarm was disabled before i got the car. had a new alarm fitted and, like good uns, they put the new siren behid the passenger side bulbs, but the new one is a bit smaller neway so it isnt too much of a hinderance. so, the other week, i ripped out the old siren and now i dont have much trouble getting to either, which is great considering the number of injuries i have sustained whilst just changing the bulb once.

[quote="richardesty"]Altenatively - just buy decent, reliable bulbs which you don't need to replace! (I feel the need to promote the virtues of PIAA at this point....)[/quote]

job done mate, gonna pick some up on the way home tonight.

dont like taking the unit out, as the twatting motor keeps moving so your lights could end up all wonky!!

Sorry to contradict Rich, but I've ben buying PIAA bulbs..... ..and buying PIAA bulbs.... ..AND buying PIAA bulbs!! I still wouldn't use anything else, despite the cost, but I am still having to replace them every year....

The Platinum Whites are reasonable (for PIAA prices!!) at about £35 for a pair!

Must be harsh luck mate - my current set have been in over three years.......

[quote="wai.cheung01"] The Platinum Whites are reasonable (for PIAA prices!!) at about £35 for a pair! [/quote]

I settled for a standard Osram H3 for R17.00 ... (about £1.50 !) so I bought two - now there's a spare in my glovebox.

I bought the Osram Cool Blue H3 bulbs for my car. They cost me R30 a piece.

[quote="Mark.T"]Shaggy had the best idea for changing the bulbs - it's far easier to take the whole light unit out!




Mark[/quote]

I ll second that! :S:S:S

....just a bit concerned at SMOTTER's relief at lubing up his ring...!!!

[quote="stuartspel"]....just a bit concerned at SMOTTER's relief at lubing up his ring...!!![/quote]

Oi !!! Stop talking smut !!

Anyway - this is a car forum ................... yadda yadda yadda

Very true my friend.

Excellent tip there, I know I have struggled to re-located said cap myself. Maybe worth a full on guide inc photo's and a step by step.

Hey Smotter

Do the bulbs keep blowing on one side in particular.Reason i ask is as follows

I had a similar problem with my 323F 1.5 shortly after i bought it 5yrs ago.Kept blowing bulbs on the drivers side. I ended up removing the spring that holds the bulbs in comparing to the known good side. As i suspected a seating issue....
Drivers side spring was bent out of shape. This meant it wasnt holding the bulb in position properly, i would imagine vibration etc was dislogging the bulb from its earthing point.
Managed to bent it back to shape & havent had to changed one since.