My headlight bulb needs replaced thing is im struggling to get a supplier are they available via usual auction site? im looking for that wattage or do i just put higher watt in im a bit reluctant as i dont want problems with hot switches of blown fuses.What should I do? cheers
General 45w/55w headlight bulb
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General 45w/55w headlight bulb
I got my last one's in halfords....
they keep both the halogen and tungsten
(and thankfully I've got a trade card, hehe)
Jim
they keep both the halogen and tungsten
(and thankfully I've got a trade card, hehe)
Jim
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Halfords only do the pointy bulbs. Pandas use the round sphere shaped bulbs.
One of my fails on my last MOT was because I fitted pointy bulbs from Halfords.
You should be able to get them from most motorfactors. Google for a local Unipart, that's where I got my last bulbs.
One of my fails on my last MOT was because I fitted pointy bulbs from Halfords.
You should be able to get them from most motorfactors. Google for a local Unipart, that's where I got my last bulbs.
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thats really weird...
I've got them in both pandas and the MOT is done at goverment stations here and its never been a problem even with the new electronic testing units...
Jim
I've got them in both pandas and the MOT is done at goverment stations here and its never been a problem even with the new electronic testing units...
Jim
I stand corrected! They didn't have the round ones on the shelf, that's my excuse, honest guv!
To be honest on my MOT I had one of each, a pointy and a round, I asked if I could put a 2nd pointy one in as I had one of them and he said "No! They have to be round..." Strange though cause the NI MOT is much more severe
To be honest on my MOT I had one of each, a pointy and a round, I asked if I could put a 2nd pointy one in as I had one of them and he said "No! They have to be round..." Strange though cause the NI MOT is much more severe
See, I'm always right, I'm never wrong and I'll never get my cum uppence for being a smug git, LOL
think that's the thing with garage MOT's compared to government MOT's cause the tester has so much room for interpretation on these things where the government one is tested by the computer and the computer checks the beam and says yes or famously 'Computer says Nooooo'
Jim
think that's the thing with garage MOT's compared to government MOT's cause the tester has so much room for interpretation on these things where the government one is tested by the computer and the computer checks the beam and says yes or famously 'Computer says Nooooo'
Jim
Get the brighter ones!
Wattage isn't going to affect the switch as the headlamps are run through relays.
I've had swiches go with the standard 45w bulbs as well as the 55w ones
Far better light output, which can only be safer when driving
Jon.
Yeah, I'm with Jon
That bloody switch is going to melt no matter what lights you have. It's a fault on certain cars which can't be helped unless you re earth the system
Jim
That bloody switch is going to melt no matter what lights you have. It's a fault on certain cars which can't be helped unless you re earth the system
Jim
I run my 4x4's on 80/100w and have not burnt a switch out yet The 1100 Auto also has them fitted Linda will not drive on anything less:worship: Anything for a happy life
The 1100 Auto also has them fitted Linda will not drive on anything less:worship: Anything for a happy life
Which ones are the halogen in halfords????
I have halogen in the parade... went to halfords to get some for the sisley and noticed they were a bit diff
The ones in halfords had 2no square toggles. Do i cut these off??? The ones in the parade dont have them??
Cheers kev
I have halogen in the parade... went to halfords to get some for the sisley and noticed they were a bit diff
The ones in halfords had 2no square toggles. Do i cut these off??? The ones in the parade dont have them??
Cheers kev
halfords do a halogen light with the same backing plate as the tungsten one. Just ask the guy at the parts desk... Well, the one without the acne
Oh and get a trade card!
Jim
Oh and get a trade card!
Jim
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Ta JIM.... kev
kevJim on subject of Halfords card what do you need to provide to get one out of them?
With me it was proof of being a member of a car club
Jim
Jim
If you're looking for the original pattern of bulb, you want a '410'. If from halfords, it will probably be called a 'HB410' (Halfords Bulb....), if from Valeo, it would be a 'VBU410' (Valeo BUlb....), etc.
think halfords list it as HBU410 on their website
I'm actually going round now, I'll have a look
Jim
I'm actually going round now, I'll have a look
Jim
Thanks Jim on may way to get um card need Fiat Club Card also will take some fiat dealer invoices to for proof of spend
they list the 100w ones but I coudn't see them
Jim
