Side lights and dipped beam

Arryhall · 29th November 2018, 16:02

Annoyingly, I had a side light go the other week, and I replaced it with a generic bulb that is a different colour and brightness. I would like to replace both bulbs (because if one went, the other may) with the brightest possible lamp, because that stupid, insipid yellow glow is utterly useless and just annoying. I'd actually like some output of lumens if possible. Anyone got any suggestions?
And then tonight, the dipped bulb went. In the dark. And the rain. They are projector lights in that they have the round bulbous glass inside the headlight (Mark I type headlight, I think, the one with the 2 separate looking round glasses) but no idea if it's HID or just a bulb. Going to look in the NOT rain and dark. I'm hoping it's just a bulb I can replace myself easily. IF it is, are there any recommendations for awesome light emitting and decent lifespan lamps? I'd like better light from my dipped beam, but my main beam if pretty darn good.

Thanks for the help, this forum is probably the best forum for information on the interwebs in sheer knowledge and helpfulness.

suzublu · 29th November 2018, 16:33

If you don't have a silver box on the back of the light, they'll be normal halogen bulbs like this

T-Cut · 29th November 2018, 16:33

You'll get more light output from LED side bulbs. You need CAN-bus friendly type. The recommended dipped filament bulbs (H7 55watt) are from Osram or Philips.

Persistant side and headlamp bulb troubles can be down to chafed wiring. The weld seam on the body near the screen washer reservoir is usually the culprit.

TC

29th November 2018, 16:02	#1
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Side lights and dipped beam Annoyingly, I had a side light go the other week, and I replaced it with a generic bulb that is a different colour and brightness. I would like to replace both bulbs (because if one went, the other may) with the brightest possible lamp, because that stupid, insipid yellow glow is utterly useless and just annoying. I'd actually like some output of lumens if possible. Anyone got any suggestions? And then tonight, the dipped bulb went. In the dark. And the rain. They are projector lights in that they have the round bulbous glass inside the headlight (Mark I type headlight, I think, the one with the 2 separate looking round glasses) but no idea if it's HID or just a bulb. Going to look in the NOT rain and dark. I'm hoping it's just a bulb I can replace myself easily. IF it is, are there any recommendations for awesome light emitting and decent lifespan lamps? I'd like better light from my dipped beam, but my main beam if pretty darn good. Thanks for the help, this forum is probably the best forum for information on the interwebs in sheer knowledge and helpfulness.

29th November 2018, 16:33	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,918 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	If you don't have a silver box on the back of the light, they'll be normal halogen bulbs like this

29th November 2018, 16:33	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	You'll get more light output from LED side bulbs. You need CAN-bus friendly type. The recommended dipped filament bulbs (H7 55watt) are from Osram or Philips. Persistant side and headlamp bulb troubles can be down to chafed wiring. The weld seam on the body near the screen washer reservoir is usually the culprit. TC