Left High Beam Malfunction warning
07-12-2009, 09:40 PM
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So this warning popped up last night.
Today I figured out what it is. The driver's side inner bulb (regular halogen - daytime running light) is burned out. Does anyone happen to know what type of bulb this is, and can I get it at a regular auto parts store, or is it dealer-only? How difficult is it to get at it to replace? Easier to take the whole headlight assembly out? Anyone care to throw out a link with instructions?
TIA for all the help..
Today I figured out what it is. The driver's side inner bulb (regular halogen - daytime running light) is burned out. Does anyone happen to know what type of bulb this is, and can I get it at a regular auto parts store, or is it dealer-only? How difficult is it to get at it to replace? Easier to take the whole headlight assembly out? Anyone care to throw out a link with instructions?
TIA for all the help..
07-12-2009, 10:08 PM
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If I am not mistaken I paid out of pocket $140 or $200 for replacing burnt out xenon bulb. Not covered under Extended Warranty =0(
Just the Xenon Bulb runs for about $90 i would have changed it my self but i could not reach the last screw that was hidden on the bottom of the headlight assembly =0(
Just the Xenon Bulb runs for about $90 i would have changed it my self but i could not reach the last screw that was hidden on the bottom of the headlight assembly =0(
07-13-2009, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NoName545i' post='940520' date='Jul 13 2009, 01:08 AM
If I am not mistaken I paid out of pocket $140 or $200 for replacing burnt out xenon bulb. Not covered under Extended Warranty =0(
Just the Xenon Bulb runs for about $90 i would have changed it my self but i could not reach the last screw that was hidden on the bottom of the headlight assembly =0(
Just the Xenon Bulb runs for about $90 i would have changed it my self but i could not reach the last screw that was hidden on the bottom of the headlight assembly =0(
Yeah, but it's not the Xenon one. It's the one towards the center of the car, near the grille. It looks like just a regular halogen when it's on, kind of has that yellow-ish tinge to it.
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07-13-2009, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='940505' date='Jul 13 2009, 01:40 AM
So this warning popped up last night.
Today I figured out what it is. The driver's side inner bulb (regular halogen - daytime running light) is burned out. Does anyone happen to know what type of bulb this is, and can I get it at a regular auto parts store, or is it dealer-only? How difficult is it to get at it to replace? Easier to take the whole headlight assembly out? Anyone care to throw out a link with instructions?
TIA for all the help..
Today I figured out what it is. The driver's side inner bulb (regular halogen - daytime running light) is burned out. Does anyone happen to know what type of bulb this is, and can I get it at a regular auto parts store, or is it dealer-only? How difficult is it to get at it to replace? Easier to take the whole headlight assembly out? Anyone care to throw out a link with instructions?
TIA for all the help..
The high beam uses H7 type bulb. It can be purchased at any auto part stores. Replacing it is very simple plug-n-play.
07-13-2009, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='940702' date='Jul 13 2009, 08:54 AM
The high beam uses H7 type bulb. It can be purchased at any auto part stores. Replacing it is very simple plug-n-play.
Good to know. In that case then, I'll just have at it and pull it out and hit up the local autozone.
Thanks a bunch!!
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