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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Daytime Running Lights....looking to change em

I have gone to a HID kit and now am disappointed with the amber looking DRLs....anyone changed em yet and to what, I cant find a bulb # or replacement listed.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Answered my own question....they are W5W bulbs and easily changed as the manual calls them "Parking and Standing Lamps". Ordered a pair of PIAA 19172 Xtreme White bulbs off eBay...17.50 out the door. I'll let you know how they look.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Do you have any pointers for actually changing the bulb? I looked in the manual, but I am having difficulty reaching the bulb to actually change it. I bought LEDs to get rid of the amber look as well.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Im expecting it to be a full headlight housing removal but im waiting until I have the bulbs inhand to even start digging in. The HID kit was hard enough with large hands....As soon as I get into it, I will post.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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haha yeah...the HID kit wasn't too bad.

I actually managed to install the LEDs I got last night for the parking light. I googled for a while, but only came across one thread. In the end, I used a combination of needle nose pliers and a stubbier pair of pliers (dont know name). All in all, the process took about 20 minutes or so and it looks great.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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awesome...just got back from the dealer and a mechanic/technician said the same...a long needle nose pliers and a little patience....
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