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Changing out the headlight bulbs

Old Feb 6, 2004 | 03:43 AM
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Changing out the headlight bulbs

Is this easy to do? i just bought a set of Phillips diamond vision, since my car came with the standard halos.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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it's very easy, just like you would with any car, just take the cover off, then the pins, you may want to use a pliers so that the bulbs won't touch anything.

nice choice, but pricey, I was quoted AU$105 for a set!!
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Hey Jon, I am very surpised that you asked that question. You are MUCH smarter than this!!
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Hey Jon, I am very surpised that you asked that question. You are MUCH smarter than this!!
....and it proves that he doesn't trust his local "support" either..... BTW, hi Harris, Jon's been saying lotsa great things about ya

Jon, where's your photochops? Been waiting to see what everyone thinks.....

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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nice choice, but pricey, I was quoted AU$105 for a set!!
G'day mate! WTF? AUD105 for a pair of Philips bulbs. Dang, Tezta was hesitating on paying AUD71 for his, LOL! (prob even cheaper now given the pace the bloody AUD forex is climbing at!!) I am so glad I'm not doing up my ride back in OZ. No wonder everyone stays with their Holdens down under.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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go the Monaros
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Give me a break man, Monaros?!!! Weren't they put to bed (or out to pasture) when unleaded petrol was introduced??? LOL!!! Having said that, my favourite was the Falcon GT's from those days.... - would also loved to keep Mad Max's ride in my garage Can't be too many gems from the 70's left now......

Sorry for the off topic Tez - can't help it when I meet another member from Oz.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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Hey Jon, I am very surpised that you asked that question. You are MUCH smarter than this!!
I dont know anything about bulbs...oh how i wish my car came with bi-xenons..
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by Tezta
I dont know anything about bulbs...oh how i wish my car came with bi-xenons..
Forget about the Diamond vision, get yourself a set of bi-xenons & 6000K d2s.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Forget about the Diamond vision, get yourself a set of bi-xenons & 6000K d2s.
Hi Harris,

Can you fit aftermarket Xenon on the W209? I was advised of some electrical problem, any suggestions of which model to get and price?

Thanks.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Whitey
Give me a break man, Monaros?!!! Weren't they put to bed (or out to pasture) when unleaded petrol was introduced??? LOL!!! Having said that, my favourite was the Falcon GT's from those days.... - would also loved to keep Mad Max's ride in my garage Can't be too many gems from the 70's left now......

Sorry for the off topic Tez - can't help it when I meet another member from Oz.
Agree, don't like the old Monaros, only the new ones





And yes, I do just remember the old Falcon GT's, friend actually just restored a 1970 XW Falcon 500 GS, and has the number plate HSV-309!! ...only if it was HSV-308, he would of made some money

....appologies for the off topic here
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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ok update: Just changed teh bulbs thanks to my "local help" WHitey. Looks very xenonish.. will post pics tomorrow
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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Hope your dad's not lurking in these forums..........

Unfortunately the pix didn't turn out too well, may need new ones.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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Hi Harris,

Can you fit aftermarket Xenon on the W209? I was advised of some electrical problem, any suggestions of which model to get and price?

Thanks.
Of course you can. The only thing you have to do after the install is to change the computer setting at the dealership.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Of course you can. The only thing you have to do after the install is to change the computer setting at the dealership.
and check with your dealer as well.. Mine here says they will void the entire warranty if i do it aftermarket. Something about electrical issues since its a big part of the car itself. If i did have the dealer perform the install id be looking at $2600 USD for parts and labor.
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