Changing Bulbs for hi/lo beams & turn signal...
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Changing Bulbs for hi/lo beams & turn signal...
I am planning to change my factory bulbs to all PIAAs. I was reading my manual the other day and read something about how when changing bulbs it has to be programmed with the computer(???) I not sure if I read it wrong but what do you guys think... anyone changed their bulbs with no problems?
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Lynn is correct, unless you change the whole headlight unit to xenon, changing the bulb will not affect the computer.
Welcome to the board btw, I see u only been on for one day....lol
Welcome to the board btw, I see u only been on for one day....lol
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Before you buy the PIAAs, have a look at Timmy's lighting FAQ. He has a good compaison of different bulbs and also pics of the HID conversion. I think a few people have commented that the PIAAs are overpriced and not as good as some of the other bulbs available. I just changed my city lights to Max Super Whites and they look much better than the stock.
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Originally posted by FrankW
Lynn is correct, unless you change the whole headlight unit to xenon, changing the bulb will not affect the computer.
Lynn is correct, unless you change the whole headlight unit to xenon, changing the bulb will not affect the computer.
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Originally posted by Lynn
The sedan owners who have changed to the 2003 bi-xenons have posted that they have had to get the settings changed. This makes sense as the car is expecting 55 watt bulbs, but the bi-xenons are 35 watts.
The sedan owners who have changed to the 2003 bi-xenons have posted that they have had to get the settings changed. This makes sense as the car is expecting 55 watt bulbs, but the bi-xenons are 35 watts.
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Originally Posted by KompressorBabee
I am planning to change my factory bulbs to all PIAAs. I was reading my manual the other day and read something about how when changing bulbs it has to be programmed with the computer(???) I not sure if I read it wrong but what do you guys think... anyone changed their bulbs with no problems?
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