yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 First off im sooo loving the car ! Did how ever notice the indicators yoke really bad and since a set of chrome/clear ones is anice cheap mod thought id start there .... looked under the bonnet and it doens look easy to get to, do i ahve to unbolt the whole assembly or is there aotherway ? also what type of bulb are they ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 First off im sooo loving the car ! Did how ever notice the indicators yoke really bad and since a set of chrome/clear ones is anice cheap mod thought id start there .... looked under the bonnet and it doens look easy to get to, do i ahve to unbolt the whole assembly or is there aotherway ? also what type of bulb are they ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Did mine a few weeks ago. There's a few threads here about it so have a search. In short.... Open bonnet, undo 10mm bolt at top of headlight to allow it to move forward a few cm. Reach behind indicator to find grey bulb holder, twist and release. Swear lots. Replace bulb (without getting greasy fingerprints on your nice silver bulb.) Swear lots more. CHECK BULB WORKS BEFORE REFITTING! Re-fit in a reverse manner to above. Complete swearing and then realise you have to still do the other side. And don't even contemplate it if you are a well hung lesbian (i.e. have fat fingers!) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Did mine a few weeks ago. There's a few threads here about it so have a search. In short.... Open bonnet, undo 10mm bolt at top of headlight to allow it to move forward a few cm. Reach behind indicator to find grey bulb holder, twist and release. Swear lots. Replace bulb (without getting greasy fingerprints on your nice silver bulb.) Swear lots more. CHECK BULB WORKS BEFORE REFITTING! Re-fit in a reverse manner to above. Complete swearing and then realise you have to still do the other side. And don't even contemplate it if you are a well hung lesbian (i.e. have fat fingers!) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I take it you mean the front and rear indicators rather than the repeaters. You need T20 fitment bulbs, philips and silvertech do good ones. As for changing them, some say its possible to squeeze your hands in to change them but I recon they are all performing some sort of witchcraft, I had to take the front wheels and arch liners off. The rears are easily changed, there is a guide on here somewhere, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I take it you mean the front and rear indicators rather than the repeaters. You need T20 fitment bulbs, philips and silvertech do good ones. As for changing them, some say its possible to squeeze your hands in to change them but I recon they are all performing some sort of witchcraft, I had to take the front wheels and arch liners off. The rears are easily changed, there is a guide on here somewhere, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 This may help. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23026&hilit=changing+indicator If you are looking for something with two words in it such as indicator changing then search- indicator and changing or whatever you want. This will limit the returns to those which are more relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 This may help. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23026&hilit=changing+indicator If you are looking for something with two words in it such as indicator changing then search- indicator and changing or whatever you want. This will limit the returns to those which are more relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 cheers guys , will removing the unit via the bolt not mis align the lights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 cheers guys , will removing the unit via the bolt not mis align the lights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 ahh got a set of what i thought was right from halfrauds .....but no there some messed up kind arent they not the usual strgiht or offset pin but a large version of what is normaly in side repeaters ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 ahh got a set of what i thought was right from halfrauds .....but no there some messed up kind arent they not the usual strgiht or offset pin but a large version of what is normaly in side repeaters ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 yeah its a T20 wedge bulb, you can get them from ebay also some halfords do them in the barry-boy section. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 yeah its a T20 wedge bulb, you can get them from ebay also some halfords do them in the barry-boy section. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 yeah got hem from the barry section shame they aint the right ones , liars (halfrod that it) stupid guide said i had the right ones and haing not seen the orginals i belived it ! kept my receipt any hows so il swap em over on monday. was actaully easyer than i thought to get out once you take the bolt out and move the lamp ai lil just hope its stil lined up right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 yeah got hem from the barry section shame they aint the right ones , liars (halfrod that it) stupid guide said i had the right ones and haing not seen the orginals i belived it ! kept my receipt any hows so il swap em over on monday. was actaully easyer than i thought to get out once you take the bolt out and move the lamp ai lil just hope its stil lined up right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 ok finaly got my new bulbs from jdm today along wiht a trust gear knob .... but canot for the life of me get the bulbs out of the holders !!! got the holder out easy enough by just taking the top bolt out and sliding the light forward abit but cna i get the bulb out noooooooooo,. need help asap before i go mad ! edit ... little frustration and good tug later ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 shouldn't be that stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 shouldn't be that stuck +1 It took me 10mins to swap them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 yeah pretty easy on the second bulb although near side was alot tighter to get the holder out in the open. i was just being a wuss and not pulling hard enough thinking it must be clipped knob swap was alot easyer thankfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 nice knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 i thoought so too only donw side is the 5 speed emblem might go for a lil drive soon se how she feels . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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