hadyn Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I've just noticed that my front passenger dipped beam bulb has died on my j-spec tt I did a quick search on here and found that you cant just nip down halfords and buy a like for like replacement Anyone know where i can get dipped beam bulbs to fit the j-spec?? And do you have easy access to the light units to change the bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Never had to change my main beam bulbs,but it can't be too difficult. It is more than likely that Halfrauds or your local motor factors will have the bulb you need, but best to take it in with you to make sure you can have a good look for it. HTH, also, I think you may of just beaten the record for the most number of questions not solvable by a search in one day!! LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 so can anyone fill me in whats needed to be done to inspect and replace headlamp bulbs??Is it a bitch of a job or easy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffers Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Haydn, Matt Harwood or Emin might know some bulb details for you mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 the only thing that comes up in a search is that you need to buy the 9005 bulbs and file off the lugs. Is there any bulbs available off the shelf in the UK that fit in the j-spec dipped beam holder?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 have you tried disconnecting and then reseating the bulb, i thought mine had gone but turned out to be a dirty connection. But as the MOT was approaching and i didnt no that it was only a dirty connection i bought a new set of phillips blue vision (i think thats what theyare called) from Envy which are supposed to be a straight swap. They havent arrived yet but i wont be needing them now so if u want you can purchase them off me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 can you get straight to the bulb holders with no fiddling about and unscrewing stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 yeah - jusy pop the bonnet and look at the back of the headlight and you can just unclip the bulb which is in some type of holder (sorry for not so techy terms) mine was just a bit dirty. cleaned the connections replugged it in and lights now working perfectly. The bulbs are still available if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Not really. I have to remove the airbox cover to get to the OS mainbeam bulb. The NS one is a pain as well but do-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Oh, I've just noticed your Sig. You've got one of those ricer induction kits, so you should be able to get to the OS bulbs fine. Apparently induction kits are good for something after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 oh yeah - the induction kit it on no more. It was easy to remove the air box though - im not mechanically minded by any strecth of the imagination but i managed it in about 5 mins of cursing induction kit now for sale in the parts section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Mine was like that as well, just wiggled it a bout and it worked!! Also I think the dipped beam is 9006 (if that's what you want) and the main is 9005. The j-spec direct fits should be 9006j and 9005j but I think they're more tricky to get hold of, only difference is the lug on one side anyway it just cuts off with some wire cutters (apparently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 i always thought that things were supposed to work after they been hit with a hammer and not wiggled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Jon, You don't need to remove the whole airbox to get at the bulbs, you only need to pop the cover off - same as you would if you were changing the filter element. No tools required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 good job my suspect bulb is on the passenger side then!So i just pull the holder out and presto the bulb is exposed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 So i just pull the holder out and presto the bulb is exposed?Well yeah, 'cos the bulb is the holder. Just do it mate, you'll see what I mean. It's a piece of cake, honestly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Mine just went through it's MOT and they had to stick in a bulb from Vauxhall and take off a lug, so it looks like a bit of bodging is in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 For J-Specs you need 9005's for both dipped and main beam. For the dips to fit you just need to file down or snip the two little plastic locator tabs in the connector on the bulb itself. Took a couple of minutes if that to do and they fitted fine afterwards on mine. Philips Blue vision bulbs are also good. http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ do 10% off if you order two pairs of lights and free philips blue vision fog lights on all orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Are you sure the 9006's aren't OK for it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Are you sure the 9006's aren't OK for it though? Yep definately sure. The 9006's have a bigger base to the connector and it does not fit into the J-spec lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 found the headlight holders today, is a total piece of pish to get the bulbs out by the looks of it. Anyway, i just twisted the suspect holder with the lights on and behold the light came back on!!Then after a 30 mile journey from work, i switched off then switched the lights back on to find the light had gone off again Got out, twisted the holder in and out and back in again and its back on again!! Bet it isnt working 2moro morning... Deffo a job for the weekend if it goes again - at least the bulb is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Sounds like a simple bad connection in the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 WD40 saves the day again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 same problem as i had - all sorted now headlights now working all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Yep definately sure. The 9006's have a bigger base to the connector and it does not fit into the J-spec lights. Won't the 9005's be too bright for dipped beam if they're designed as mains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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