TylerF

It could just be me, but I have never had a problem with changing a light bulb before on any car.

I place the new hid bulb into the light, screw on the back locking plate, then plug the socket onto the light.

Two days later my light is dead again. The light moves up and down with the bumps on the road...

Is the light bulb suppose to lock onto the locking plate first before locking it onto the back of the headlight?

Viper98912

The C55 has a locking spring clip that holds it in - not sure if it's the same on the C32.

TylerF

What does that clip look like? I can't find anything online

Viper98912

Check out the back of this projector, it's a U-shaped clip with two ears on it; looks like a paper clip

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/med...ojectors-2.jpg

TylerF

I could be wrong but I don't think I have that clip....

If I am missing the clip where can I pick one up?

Supgee

C32 doesn't have the spring clip style for the HID's. It's a black plastic twist-lock type device. You put the bulb into the twist lock and then stick the bulb into the headlamp and then turn the little sleeve and it locks into position. If you look carefully on the locking device it says "TOP" indicating which way to position it. Good luck, its kind of a pain in the *** to do.

TylerF

Is their some kind of guide with photos online?

EDgineered

Look at the back of the other light unless they are both messed up.



Most name brand auto parts stores install bulbs for free.


Make sure to not touch the bulb, it will cause it to go bad.

TylerF

Yeah I know all that about the bulbs.

Other light is fine I'll give it a look.

Last thing, should I disconnect the battery?

C230 Mulac

Just thought I'd throw it out there, but maybe you could have a bad ballast and it's causing a short and burning out the bulb? Not an expert so don't quote me on this, just thinking out loud...

TylerF

Bulb was super lose because it wasn't clipped in... I was able to move it up and down with my hand even when the back screw lock was on. It most probably hit on the inside of the headlight

TylerF

Which wire is the positive and which wire is the negative? I have a replica adapter that I will splice to replace my burnt plug.