Dave T-S

It's easy to fit the bulbs so the flange isn't flat in the holder. The beam alignment will then be as pissed as a parrot

Take the fixing spring clips off and check the bulb is sitting flush

[Edited by Dave T-S - 11/4/2002 7:59:54 PM]

SCOSaltire

had another go...

the bulbs were in the correct slots... but were a wee bit loose - u could rattle them

i found that if i pushed the springy clips out into the plastic, the bulbs became firmly set.

the lights are better now... but the nearside one seems a bit low.

seeing as the bulbs could rattle a bit... and that i stopped them by moving out the springs, i could probably get them better aligned by trial an error.

at least the offside one isnt miles out, causing me to get flashed (by cars)

reckon ill leave it like it is for a while... i am probably too picky now... examing them

thinking about it... could maybe get them to align better (both need to rotate clockwise a bit, and left up a bit... by rotating the bulbs in the same way...

hmmmmm.....

[edited because 'because' is meant to be 'became']

[Edited by SCOSaltire - 11/6/2002 4:56:02 PM]

SCOSaltire

I put in new headlight bulbs tonight - those Phillips ones.

The alignment now seems off...
Right light seems to point a bit too high, and the lines seem a bit squint.
Left light seems a bit low.

Could I have fitted the bulbs wrongly?
Could I have altered the alignment by accident?
How do i sort it?

Cheers
Phil

SCOSaltire

lol

ill go have another go

Ta!

Dave T-S

SCOS
What lamps/bulbs are they?

jac2000

I had the same problem mate after replacing bulbs. Apparently the plastic flange thingy what the bulb sits in can easily be dislodged when you take the old bulbs out. You have to really squeeze on the rubber flanges when taking the bulbs out to prevent this. Suggest take both out and check the location of the holders inside the lamp - soory about lack of technicality!

SCOSaltire

std my99 lamps - Phillips PVP H4 bulbs

i had a fair tugging match until i found those squezzy bits

Dave T-S

SCOS
The H4 can misalign easily. Ideally locate the bulb securely, and hold it in place with one finger whilst fixing the spring clip with the other hand

SCOSaltire

that worked a treat

lights are miles better now...

these bulbs are great... i could see the road!!

thanks

Barnaby

Does the H1 bulb have the same sort of trouble as the H4 one?

Just fitted my new ones today and am getting twitchy they may be out of alignment!

Dave T-S

The H1 can be even fiddlier. They only go in one way - the edge of the bulb mounting flange cut off at an angle should be on the upper left side as you look down on the bulb when you are fitting it. There are also two locating pips on the flange and they have to be seated properly

Barnaby

Cheers Dave.

I'll make sure they are properly seated tomorrow, assuming it isn't chucking it down with rain of course

SCOSaltire

whats the difference with the H1, H4 and H7?

is it the fitment? or is it quality?

Apple

SCOS

at a guess fitment - see this page for piccies

there's probably a more techie answer to do with regs / standards etc somewhere but "me know nuffink"

Apple

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

H1 was the original, afaik, designed for use in Cibie lights among others.
H4 was the twin filament unit for main/dip work in headlights.USED to be cheaper than buying two H1's, but the Cibie Biode headlights that used two H1's were the dog's danglies!
H7 is a smaller, and more expensine twin filament design, for modern headlights.
If we all get a bit confused about lighting and electrics at the moment, wait until the new cars start using 42V instead of 12V!!!!!
Alcazar