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Hi, I'm planning on changing some bulbs this weekend but can't find the right info. My car is a 172 cup.
I've found the guide on changing my headlights and also found the codes for the different bulbs -
HB3/9005 ---------Full Beam
H7 (477) ----------Dipped Beam
W5W (501) --------Side light...
The bonnet?? Yeah dont want to dent the bonnet, Im pretty beefy hahaha
I'll have a crack after work!!
Whilst I have your attention.... fitting the full beams how do you get the bulbs out? Saw those two pieces of wire but no idea how to pop out the bulb
So..... I was fitting my new Nightbreaker plus bulbs (awesome by the way) for my headslights (havent tackled the full beams yet)
Had to take off the fuse box cover - being the idiot I am left it on top of the engine... slammed the bonnet shut aaaaaaaaaand now it wont open!! Pops up on the...
I know Haynes don't do one specifically for the 172 / 182 / Cup
Had a dig about on here... tried some of the links and they all came up as dead.
Any help much appreciated.
So noticed a few erm.... "Quirks!" - Again, help mucho appreciated.
So, the front headlights are extremely dim - Night Breaker + Gold on the way
The brake lights dont work!!!!!!! When the car is turned on the red lights illuminate at the back, but under braking this light doesnt change. Also...
So guess this might be electrical....
When I'm driving along there is an odd "ticking" noise from the left hand side of the car. NOt sure if its related but just went to start the car, lights go off, no sound of ticking over, fuel pump etc.
Let it roll forwards with the ignition held open and...
Thanks mate... have done all the above :)
Just waiting to put the wheel refurb in the diary - well looking forward to that!!!
I think I'll run it up to BTM for a full service cambelts etc. receipt looks a little dodgy and dont want to take the risk
just bought these for headlight and sidelight... are they correct? getting myself in a muddle
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0047N0B0U/?tag=cliospnet01-21
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0047N0B0A/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Cheers guys... would be a huge help if he could o the bulbs as well!!
I dont suppose he would also have the equipment to do the calipers n 'all? Whilst the wheel are off etc haha
Any suggestions?
I know there are the chaps in Swindon but am not able to be without the car for too long and a struggle to get back!!
Thanks in advance.... :)
p.s. if youre reading this and are from Bristol... any chance of helping me fit some dipped and full beam headlights... I have...