PH1 Sport Headlights

[clio_greg]

just managed to get a set. text a lad off here to make sure i had everything i needed and it turns out a aint got the connectors. would Renault do these? just looking to see how much its gonna set me back roughly. any replys are appreciated lads!

 

[Sargara]

By connectors do you mean the cables/sockets that plug into the back of the bulbs?

If so then yes thats right you wont have them as standard clios have 1 headlight feed where as sports have split feeds (1 for dipped, 1 for main). You have to do this yourself. Theres a guide in the members section about how to do it.

 

[fUbAr]

indeed... you have to fettle with the cables and plugs yourself.

 

[clio_greg]

a really couldn't tell you tbh mate. should have really read up before buying! i showed him the back and he said i need some sort of connectors.

 

[fUbAr]

research is a great thing...

very basically, you need to splice the wire going to your current dipped beam, adding in another live and earth for the seperate full beam bulb. Then, you need to add a fuse into your fusebox so the full beam stays on with the dipped.

Its easy. Don't forget to take the car to an MOT test centre afterwards to get the lights aligned properly, or you'll be blinding people.

 

[Sargara]

It is easy so long as you have some basic wiring/electrical knowledge.

My 1st Clio Grande i did this headlight conversion on and me knowing nothing took about 20mins creating 1 dipped wire feed. My friend on the other hand who basically asked what i wanted and has never seen Clios before managed to complete the other 3 feeds for me in about 15mins lol.

 

[clio_greg]

cheers for the help lads. just had a look at the guide section, take it by connectors hes meaning the red n blue ones?

 

[clio_greg]

PH1 Headlights (Sport)

looked through the guide on here - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=240464

just to double check before i buy the stuff.
i've got so far: 5 amp fuse(s), a wire crimping kit, snap lock connectors - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_156146_langId_-1_categoryId_165562 and http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_222339_langId_-1_categoryId_165562

sorry for the god awful layout. is that all i need?

 

[jamescolli]

What about if you don't have any pins in the fusebox for an extra fuse tho, I know this is common on the low spec and earlier clio ph1's ? How did you manage to get round this Sargara??

 

[fUbAr]

What about if you don't have any pins in the fusebox for an extra fuse tho, I know this is common on the low spec and earlier clio ph1's ? How did you manage to get round this Sargara??

i guess you'll have to fit an in line fuse...

 

[jamescolli]

i guess you'll have to fit an in line fuse...

ah right i see, im a total mess when it comes to electrics :dead:

 

[Sargara]

What about if you don't have any pins in the fusebox for an extra fuse tho, I know this is common on the low spec and earlier clio ph1's ? How did you manage to get round this Sargara??

I didnt. It still works and it still passes MOT. The issue is when you full beam the dipped beam goes off so no biggy.

 

[jamescolli]

I didnt. It still works and it still passes MOT. The issue is when you full beam the dipped beam goes off so no biggy.

So on yours both beams stay on when you activate your full beam?

 

[Sargara]

No no. Mine didnt have the fusebox fitting so it meant both beams wouldnt stay on. When i switched to full beam my dipped beam went out. It still passed MOT however.

Ive since part-ex'd the car in for a 1.4 Si which comes with dual optics