Technical help with side light bulb

[jamesstilo11]

One of my side light bulbs have gone. I was wondering if i would be able to replace all 4 by the removeal of the wheel arch linear... Or is it a bumper of jobby?? Thanks in advance. James

 

[vladof]

I replaced all for just by disconnecting the battery.

 

[gerhardj]

Hi James,

You referring to the fog lights, park lights or full beams?

 

[jamesstilo11]

side lights.... first notch on the light switch. theres 4 little bulbs... also will i be able to get to the headlamp motors or will the lights needs to come out for that?

 

[jamesstilo11]

and the main dealers dont replace them for free!!!

 

[Morty Mort]

Aha, the park light bulbs. I've done them all (4) with removing both plastic covers on each cluster - from the engine bay - without battery removal.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I find it easier with the bumper off myself, and headlamp motors are defiantly a job you'll need to remove the whole light unit for.

 

[Yellow Peril]

This guide might help you James:

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-guides/142969-change-headlight-blub-without-removing-bumper.html

 

[gerhardj]

I have now on two occasions had to replace the bulbs on the left side (Battery side) Best is still to take the battery out, and while replacing the park light bulbs, do yourself a favor, replace all the others as well. Saves you a lot of energy. O yes and while the battery is disconnected, clean the tray and the battery itself. The other side is simple, just un-click the cover and pull the bulbs and you done.

 

[vladof]

You can also change the bulbs to Philips Blue Vision w5w, it shows a clear white light of 4000k, very very similar to LED, but road legal. Costs around 7£ in Romania for 2. I installed those, and Philips Blue Vision H7 bulbs. The effects are very similar to Xenon. I just don't blind everyone.

Check it out.

W5W bulbs:
Standard:
Blue Vision:
Final effect (h7 also installed):

Pictures made with my phone, no alterations whatsoever.