Hey all, just a quick question about Punto Mk2. Headlights, i know normal headlights(2 twists on the control stick) and full beam (Pull/push on the control stick) are defferent bulbs. What i want to know is, which types of bulbs are fit for the the normal headlights? (e.g.H1,H4,H7)

Also, whats the maximum legal wattage for normal headlights?


Thanks

Hi mate,

On the Mk2's it varies, some are H1, some are H7. I have even seen some that have 1 H1 and 1 H7!!!! Best way is to check your existing bulbs to determine which ones you have.

55w is what your after.

Hope that helps,
Alan

a1ant said:

Hi mate,

On the Mk2's it varies, some are H1, some are H7. I have even seen some that have 1 H1 and 1 H7!!!! Best way is to check your existing bulbs to determine which ones you have.

55w is what your after.

Hope that helps,
Alan

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In the past i replaced one of my normal headlight bulbs with a H7 halogen at 55W... In theory then a H1 will work too?
I will just go for the H7 then
thanks!

H1 and H7 bulbs have different fitments, so you couldnt fit a H7 in a headlight that should have a H1. If you have replaced them with H7's before, then stick to the H7's. You can get higher wattage bulbs, but to e honest, they dont make that much difference.

Alan

it tells you in your manual

The manual is sometimes wrong in this case, as for some strange reason there is two types of bulbs used in Mk2 headlights. Manual states H7, many have H1... dont know why.

Its always worth checking.

a1ant said:

The manual is sometimes wrong in this case, as for some strange reason there is two types of bulbs used in Mk2 headlights. Manual states H7, many have H1... dont know why.

Its always worth checking.

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i thought the manual did specify whether it was H1 or H7 though.

or does it just say H7 for all of them

Says H7 for all. Plus, if you've had a smash or replaced your headlight/s at any point, they may have changed. I've even come across some with 1 H7 on one side, and 1 H1 on the other! Nightmare! lol

Alan

a1ant said:

Says H7 for all. Plus, if you've had a smash or replaced your headlight/s at any point, they may have changed. I've even come across some with 1 H7 on one side, and 1 H1 on the other! Nightmare! lol

Alan

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weird.

i checked the manual and it said H7 (i guess i got lucky)

how would you check with the actual bulb then?

H7 and H1 Bulbs are a different shape

H7


H1


H3


etc etc

Alan

The bulb also states the name on it... the H7's were in mine... I've got some lovely new bulbs now, make a hell of a difference on dark roads with no street lights etc... For just £10 a pair aswell!!!!
BRILLIANT!

I thought the legal on-road limit was 50W?

Mr Wild said:

I thought the legal on-road limit was 50W?

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UK legal wattage for dipped beams is 55w mate.