Pbone

Dave t-s. where are you.this is your subject
I have now blown both PIAA bulbs in my RB5 driving lamps. Question is?
what bulb is any good and longer lasting?
How to fit them (i haven't looked yet)?
What wattage?
Bulb type (H4/H3etc)
Regards
pete.

Jmc

which type of bulbs are you using and what wattage??

Dave T-S

Hi Pete, did you call......

They are H3, and I am using Halfords 130w (PIAA are 120w) which work very well, and are only about £5 each!

Bulb removal/fitting, you need to unscrew the three philips screws in the bumper recess behind the lamp, and remove the bulb complete with mounting bracket. There are two small philips screws, one each side of the lamp casing just behind the glass. Loosen these, but don't remove them completely because there are nuts on the back of them that will fall off. The glass/reflector unit should now pull away from the casing. Bulb changing/replacement is self explanatory. Normal "don't touch the bulb glass with your fingers" comments.......

[Edited by Dave T-S - 1/25/2002 8:53:41 PM]

Pbone

Thanx Dave
I knew you would come to my rescue. (as I know how much you like PIAA's)

Dave T-S

Scoob99

iTrader: (1)

You plonker, couldn't even change a bulb without help

powerman

Does anyone have problems with damp attacking the bulb terminations on the back,I have fitted at least 4 130w bulbs from Halfords and made sure that the insides of the casings are bone dry and run a little bit of sealer round the edge of the lamp but the damp still re-appears.I have fitted a 100w Bosch bulb and it seems ok.
Powerman

Dave T-S

This is a known fault with these. With them being in a constant heat up/cool down situation when in use and being switched on/off, particularly in winter the cold damp air condenses inside the casing. Not much can be done, but if you *do* run sealer round the edge of the casing/lens unit, make sure you leave a good gap at the bottom so moisture is not trapped inside, or it will make it worse

ozzy

Pete,

There some pics on replacing the bulbs (well the reflector/lens, but you'll get the idea) on my website.

I went through loads of PIAA bulbs (at IM's great expense) before I switch to the Halfords ones. Been running for over 2yrs on the first pair I bought

Stefan

powerman

Thanks Dave, I hadn,t left a gap but I must admit my train of thought was keep the water out and the damp problems will dissapear.I will make a little hole at the bottom as advised and hopefully the problem will go...
Thanks again
Powerman