kalbaga 0 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DFish 4 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 From what I've read on here the bulbs are HIB2's which it appears we are the only cars to use them! Pretty dumb on the part of Mr T. IMHO!Fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Ke 1 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Outrageous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweet-dentist 60 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yes, they ask a lot for it... First they sell it for a big price and then for a lot more they put it in your car.I asked them to do it... my hands do not fit next to the back of the lamp-unit. Here the bill from the Dealer (in Euro's).. a total of € 63,36 ... mind you... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DFish 4 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Gotta make you think it might be cheaper to install a set of Xenons.Fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Been out on roads recently that i wasnt used to and struggled a bit. Might be considering HID'sDavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s44gtw 41 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 As long as they will meet the MOT requirement from January 2012Self levelers, washers, etc.http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/MOT%20Inspection%20Manual.pdfgeorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DFish 4 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 David, I thought you already had them fitted. There's been a few threads on this, and looks like the kit to go for are the 35W 5000-6000k temp.Fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 David, I thought you already had them fitted. There's been a few threads on this, and looks like the kit to go for are the 35W 5000-6000k temp.FishNo not yet mateDavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 As long as they will meet the MOT requirement from January 2012Self levelers, washers, etc.http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/MOT%20Inspection%20Manual.pdfgeorgeHi George Does it not say 'May" "Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge 3. (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension orheadlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted they must work"Or did I get it wrongDavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s44gtw 41 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You got it right by the way they have done that, but i think there is every chance that will need changed, it is not how it was supposed to be getting changed as the new checks came in..The current C&U regs require HID equipped cars 'to have auto levelling and washers', however the new MOT regs from January just state t'that if fitted they must work'.Odd thing there.george Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You got it right by the way they have done that, but i think there is every chance that will need changed, it is not how it was supposed to be getting changed as the new checks came in..The current C&U regs require HID equipped cars 'to have auto levelling and washers', however the new MOT regs from January just state t'that if fitted they must work'.Odd thing there.george So do you think all new cars at some point be HID and require washers.Its strange, I personally think that as soon as a safety feature has been invented Like ABS, then it should be on all new cars immediately and not an option. It used to be an optional selling point at a a cost premium along with airbags,traction control. I know my iQ has all of them, but I don't know if they are fitted as standard. There should be a basic rolling stock with all known safety items fitted then add all the luxury.I always felt if I couldn't afford £3k, extra the mercedes owners were more valued than me. Safety should not be at a premium ever.David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Dan 0 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advanceKalbaga,I replaced both bulbs in mine for HB4 fitments. Readily available, comes in a number of effects 'HID', clear white etc. Think I paid £17 for the pair. Only problem is the fitting configuration on the back doesn't fit into the designated slots. All you will have to do is file down part of one of the pins, and it will fit, to quote Mr Ventura himself 'like a glove'!!Hope this helps. Any problems give me a shout.Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advanceKalbaga,I replaced both bulbs in mine for HB4 fitments. Readily available, comes in a number of effects 'HID', clear white etc. Think I paid £17 for the pair. Only problem is the fitting configuration on the back doesn't fit into the designated slots. All you will have to do is file down part of one of the pins, and it will fit, to quote Mr Ventura himself 'like a glove'!!Hope this helps. Any problems give me a shout.DanIn deed i remember you telling me about it I have heard that the Lens design is not correct for HID's need John"s input before I make my decision David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kalbaga 0 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advanceKalbaga,I replaced both bulbs in mine for HB4 fitments. Readily available, comes in a number of effects 'HID', clear white etc. Think I paid £17 for the pair. Only problem is the fitting configuration on the back doesn't fit into the designated slots. All you will have to do is file down part of one of the pins, and it will fit, to quote Mr Ventura himself 'like a glove'!!Hope this helps. Any problems give me a shout.DanDanThanks for this. I did look at some of those but seeing the tabs on the back weren't quite the same, I decided not to proceed. I'll grab a file and save myself a bunch of money. Thanks for your adviceregards, Aneel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advanceKalbaga,I replaced both bulbs in mine for HB4 fitments. Readily available, comes in a number of effects 'HID', clear white etc. Think I paid £17 for the pair. Only problem is the fitting configuration on the back doesn't fit into the designated slots. All you will have to do is file down part of one of the pins, and it will fit, to quote Mr Ventura himself 'like a glove'!!Hope this helps. Any problems give me a shout.DanDan is there a big difference and have you discreetly uprated them to 100wdavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Dan 0 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi allI've got a replacement headlight bulb on order through my local Mr T. He wants £65 for the pleasure. I cant seem to find them on the interweb, having drawn a blank with EuroCarParts and Halfords. I've got an iQ3 and the bulb isn't the standard one listed for iQ. The one on mine has a 90 degree bend in the middle, not the straight standard 472 variety. Have any of you good people found an alternative source for this apparently rare bulb??Thanks in advanceKalbaga,I replaced both bulbs in mine for HB4 fitments. Readily available, comes in a number of effects 'HID', clear white etc. Think I paid £17 for the pair. Only problem is the fitting configuration on the back doesn't fit into the designated slots. All you will have to do is file down part of one of the pins, and it will fit, to quote Mr Ventura himself 'like a glove'!!Hope this helps. Any problems give me a shout.DanDan is there a big difference and have you discreetly uprated them to 100wdavidDavid,This is me your talking too!! I bought them cos they looked pretty, do you not know me at all haha.To be honest, the wattage wouldn't be sure of, performance wise they have definitiely increased the distance with regards vision, round the country lanes is does come in handy.Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Ha Ha did you buy them in a shop or ebay? The reason i ask prob 55w from shop and could be either from ebayDavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DazIQ 0 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Can you get better bulbs for the IQ? The ones in at are terrible on country lanes :censor: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Can you get better bulbs for the IQ? The ones in at are terrible on country lanes :censor:It didn't bother me until quite recently when I was down some unfamiliar lanes in the rein. There has been a lot on here about the bulbs. It seems MR T decided to use a "special" for us and others can be used with a little filing of the locating tab. Standard bulbs available in the shops are 55watt rating and are DOT spec. The others are available via ebay rated at 100watt. My concern with these is the circuitry that operates them. consumption of each 55watt bulb is 4.58 amps, if you increase the wattage to 100watts you are then looking at 9.16 amps. A big difference. In the past the power to the headlights would have been via a 30Amp relay so no real problem as the cabling was over rated anyway.but with electronic switching its difficult to access.The safest option in my opinion, would to use either a better 55w bulb or change the whole thing to HIDDavid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Can you get better bulbs for the IQ? The ones in at are terrible on country lanes :censor:It didn't bother me until quite recently when I was down some unfamiliar lanes in the rain. There has been a lot on here about the bulbs. It seems MR T decided to use a "special" for us and others can be used with a little filing of the locating tab. Standard bulbs available in the shops are 55watt rating and are DOT spec. The others are available via ebay rated at 100wat not legal on our roads. My concern with these is the circuitry that operates them. consumption of each 55watt bulb is 4.58 amps, if you increase the wattage to 100watts you are then looking at 9.16 amps. A big difference. In the past the power to the headlights would have been via a 30Amp relay so no real problem as the cabling was over rated anyway.but with electronic switching its difficult to access the power available.The safest option in my opinion, would to use either a better 55w bulb or change the whole thing to HIDDavid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DFish 4 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'd be more worried about overloading/over heating the power cables that supply the bulbs. Instant fire isn't a good thing.Fish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA-LA 3 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Is is not important how much power you need (watch it only for the wirings-heating) to light the bulb - you need higher lumen/candelpower. And the HIDs are not better, than the original HIR2. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarquin 378 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Well that answers that then. I thought we had the 9012's which were reported to be the brightest i thoight. Btw the cable will take the 9 amp rating Its the electronic switch which is the unknown. Dont know whete we go from here then for mpre lumensDavid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DFish 4 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I think the 9006's are also a close install for the HID's.Fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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