Prepare to Commence Ineffectual Flailing

"KirkyV" (KirkyV) 11/09/2014 at 04:34 • Filed to: None

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I'm actually just using it to check the exact kind of bulb my headlights take, but every time I've pulled out this manual, pain, swearing and mild lacerations haven't been far behind.

And yes, that includes the time me and a friend changed one of the rear bulbs.

pip bip - choose Corrour > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 04:36

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it'd be either a H4 or H7 surely?

Svend > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 04:45

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I just use this site. Even if I don't buy the bulbs or wipers from them.

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/wiper-blades/

KirkyV > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/09/2014 at 04:46

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H4, by the looks of things. I've been on the original bulbs - that is, the bulbs that were in there when I bought it secondhand - for two years.

KirkyV > Svend 11/09/2014 at 04:48

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Ah, that's handy; I'll probably use it in future. There's something quite viscerally satisfying about - quite literally, in my case - dusting off an old Haynes manual, though.

PS9 > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 05:00

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At the center of Hell, Judas is gnawed on eternally by satan. As his back is clawed upon rending his flesh on the outside, inside he is reading a Haynes repair manual while trying to change drum brake pads.

pip bip - choose Corrour > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 05:08

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replace both of them with 130/90W bulbs if you do night driving , they'll give you a good range

Svend > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 05:42

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I like how when you hover the cursor over the bulb it illuminated the relevant place on the car.

But ye', there is something quite satisfying about holding a book or how to fix a car.

KirkyV > Svend 11/09/2014 at 06:09

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Ah, front fogs... Someday.

KirkyV > PS9 11/09/2014 at 06:11

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When the time comes to refresh the rear drums, I'm either taking it to a garage, or buying a new car.

Svend > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 06:25

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There's some front fogs for 106 (93-03) for about £40 on eBay. The Cibie ones on that 205 are a bit more expensive at £60 each though. Just looked at some nice 205 s on eBay (I'm trying to force myself not to look at carandclassic.co.uk as I'd be there for ours).

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 06:38

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I usually just go the lazy route and remove the old bulb, take it to the shop and look for one that matches.

KirkyV > Svend 11/09/2014 at 06:55

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Ah, yes, the Car and Classic binge. Always a good way to waste an hour or four, that.

KirkyV > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 11/09/2014 at 07:02

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As it turns out, the bulb type's listed on the the panel you have to twist off to get to the thing. Handy, that. Anyway, operation complete:

Cé hé sin > Svend 11/09/2014 at 08:21

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It's broken. Doesn't include an FTO.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 08:25

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I have one of these for my Tipo, and it's actually pretty good :p

Then again, you can unbolt all the lights before switching the bulbs, so... yeah.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > KirkyV 11/09/2014 at 10:41

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That's not a bad idea. Last bulb I changed was on a Renault Laguna. Required dissassembling most of the front of the car and pretty much skinning my hands.

KirkyV > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 11/09/2014 at 18:25

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All I had to do was twist off the back panel, disconnect the wire, release the retaining clip, and swap the bulb. One side was ridiculously easy, but the other had a slightly stuck retaining clip, so I had to do a decent bit of prying with some pliers.

If I actually wanted to replace the whole unit, I'm fairly sure I'd have to take the bumper off.

Leon711 > KirkyV 11/10/2014 at 08:57

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The Hay-ness (heinous) book of lies.