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2nd December 2019, 15:18 | #1 |
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It should be easy
When I had my mk1 I could do the headlight bulb in 20 minutes, that was a long time ago, I think I have lost the ability to do anything right!
The bulb went last week on my facelift 75, drivers side dipped. I got some Osram Extreme & thought it should be a 5 minute job. I got the inspection cover off & the old bulb out without a problem, the new bulb was pushed in but I cannot get the bayonet to catch on the lugs. Perhaps it's because I am using my left hand which is pretty useless. Can I put a tiny bit of grease on it or will the heat cause problems? Is there a knack to it, or perhaps I am missing something? So I haven't done it as the light went so I have to return to it tomorrow. It might be easier just to take the bumper off
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I found this thread really useful for information and photos :-
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...=headlamp+bulb
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5th December 2019, 12:08 | #3 |
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Wrong set up Jon! Its a 2005 model with projectors, bulb holder is a bayonet fit.
Have a read at this, about projector bulb changing. Last edited by stevestrat; 5th December 2019 at 12:25.. |
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Ooooooooops.Near miss.---Lol.
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This is the Mk2 fitting.
I find the bayonet clips extremely tight on mine. I guess a very thin smear of grease or Vaseline on the bulbholder lugs would help. TC |
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I wonder whether the copper grease as used on spark plug fitment might be OK - it may provide better electrical contact and is also meant to put up with high temperatures? Just a thought....
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