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olliejones8
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   3rd Nov 08 at 19:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi guys, iv lost my Haynes manual so i need your help

Firstly what type of bulbs are the corsa headlights (im thinking there H4's)

Secondly how easy are they to change???

Cheers

Ollie
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3rd Nov 08 at 19:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes H4's

Look at the back of the headlight, there is a big 3 pin plug, pull it off, then there is a rubber gromet, take it off, you will see the bulb, there is a clip holding it, un clip it and remover bulb, refitting is reverse.
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quote:
Originally posted by James_H
Yes H4's

Look at the back of the headlight, there is a big 3 pin plug, pull it off, then there is a rubber gromet, take it off, you will see the bulb, there is a clip holding it, un clip it and remover bulb, refitting is reverse.


Legend, cheers James
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3rd Nov 08 at 21:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just another quick question. Are there different types of H4 bulbs or will any H4 bulb fit my corsa????
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3rd Nov 08 at 21:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Na H4's are H4's
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sweet, i just got some RING autobulb ones and it looks like a different metal plate at the bottom. Has 3 little lugs. Is that the right fitment for a 98 corsa?
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Remember to fit the bulbs the right way up or the beam pattern wont be there anymore.
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Originally posted by S77 CKL
Remember to fit the bulbs the right way up or the beam pattern wont be there anymore.


S**t bit of a noob questions (like the others iv asked in this thread,lol) is there a way to tell which way to fit them the right way eg, something pointing up or left or something?
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Remember what way the lugs are on the bulb you take out and replace new bulb same way.

Failing that, park up close to a wall (2foot away) and check the pattern slops up like the other side
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only fit one way mate. one prong is bigger than the other two, spin it untill it fits all prongs in the correct holes in the light unit.
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only fit one way mate. one prong is bigger than the other two, spin it untill it fits all prongs in the correct holes in the light unit.


By prong do u mean one of the 3 silver lugs??

Cheers for all your help lads, with it getting dark so early now i want to get it sorted asap
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Yup, stick it in the whole and spin it about untill all three lugs fit in snug.
then fasten the wire clip back in, replace the rubber grommet and plug it back up
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3rd Nov 08 at 21:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
LEGEND! Cheers matey.

You think i can fit 2 new bulbs in a 30mins lunch break???

[Edited on 03-11-2008 by olliejones8]
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3rd Nov 08 at 21:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I can fit two bulbs in 3 minutes....... dont be scared, its easy.
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Originally posted by munk3yrac3r
I can fit two bulbs in 3 minutes....... dont be scared, its easy.


Legend cheers mate, think i will change the pair eventhough only one has gone, as i guess its better to change the pair. I will let you know how i get on matey
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ALL DONE!

Cheers for all your help lads, still managed to f**k it up abit,lol. I pulled the silver mount off the back of the light (with the spring clip) off the back of the light,lol.

ANYWAY, all sorted. Cheers for your help
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Well done.
Defo change both as one will probs be brighter than the other.

 
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