Headlight Not Working

[Nightwalker]

Just noticed the drivers side headlight on my 172 is not working. Seems to be a minefield of Xenon bulb choice out there, not sure what to buy and from where! Did read a few other threads, so I know it's a bumper off job. Any advice on bulb choice, what are the standard ones?

 

[Nightwalker]

Thinking about it I might as well replace the front indicators with silvatech bulbs and put in LED sidelights. Best to shop on eBay or can anyone recommend a dedicated auto bulb web site?

 

[st3ve]

Give it a wack, that usually sorts it.

Failing that get a set of Philips or something similar off ebay, I've never changed a xenon bulb but you can get to them from behind the unit, the halogen bulbs on non sports are changeable without removing the bumper.

You won't survive the process without scars though.

 

[Nightwalker]

Went to the Renault dealer today to get an oil filter. Asked about the bulb, they quoted £140 for 1! Looking on eBay a pair of xenon bulbs are about £25. Why the huge price difference?

 

[Nightwalker]

Looks like I will have to take out the bulb I have and see what it is. Hope it's dry at the weekend!

 

[Da]

D2S you want 4300K is standard.

Can be done without removing the bumper.

Hold on, I'll find the link...

 

[Da]

Click me.

 

[Nightwalker]

Thanks Da, exactly what I needed, I will get one ordered http://www.cliosport.net/forum/member.php?u=9566