Philips Pro150 H1 car bulb 2001 2.5 KV6 conn "Amazon said wont fit"

myrova · 15th October 2021, 08:24

Hi Folks
Amazon will accept my order for the H7 Phillips GT 200 bulb but claim the Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 H1 bulb wont fit,any ideas? most welcome.

Kind Regards Dan Gardner

KWIL · 15th October 2021, 10:27

H1 and H7 have different bases?

T-Cut · 15th October 2021, 20:43

What type of headlamps do you have? If they're the earlier non-projector type, then an H1 bulb of any wattage will fit the main beam bulb holder. If you have projector style lamps, the main beams use H9 bulbs.

TC

myrova · 16th October 2021, 00:32

Hi Folks
Sorry I should have made it clear that my car has the non projector lamps.The hand book says head light bulbs are H1 & H7.I ordered the H7 without any problems but Amazon Vehicle checker has rejected the H1 bulb as being not suitable for my car.

Kind Regards Dan Gardner

SD1too · 16th October 2021, 08:09

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Originally Posted by myrova

... but Amazon Vehicle checker has rejected the H1 bulb as being not suitable for my car.

Hi Dan,

I have found the eBay vehicle checker to be so unreliable as to be completely useless and it appears that the Amazon version is similar. If your handbook says that H1 will fit then proceed according to that. Better still, visit a local motor factor* with the following advantages:

Surprisingly competitive prices.
Instant check using the bulb manufacturer's catalogue.
No postage (if applicable in this case) or delivery time.
Easy return if there's a problem.
Keeps people employed and local infrastructure alive.

I recently bought number plate lamps this way for a friend's BMW Mini (80p each) and a side lamp bulb for my 75 (35p).

Simon

* Try D&A Factors or one of the other two in Perth.

myrova · 16th October 2021, 08:58

Thanks Simon
I should point out that I do live in Perth but Perth,in Western Australia,having said that I was born in Middlesex and left when I was 20.In the days before the internet 1000% mark up was the norm here,Postage from the UK is a killer but its still cheaper that buying local.
Local trade price for a VDO fuel pump $1045, from UK delivered to my door $230.So never complain about UK parts prices you dont know how lucky you are.Best Wishes Dan

SD1too · 16th October 2021, 10:07

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Originally Posted by myrova

Thanks Simon
I should point out that I do live in Perth but Perth, in Western Australia ...

So all my research was in vain.

Perhaps a little addition to the "location" field in your visible profile would be helpful?

Simon

myrova · 16th October 2021, 14:37

Sorry about that Simon,your advice was noted and I have modified my details to show that I live at the NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- end of the world.

RayH · 16th October 2021, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

So all my research was in vain.

Perhaps a little addition to the "location" field in your visible profile would be helpful?

Simon

Not like you to make assumptions Simon

SD1too · 17th October 2021, 06:55

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Originally Posted by RayH

Not like you to make assumptions Simon

It certainly isn't Ray!

Could you confirm in which country Kidwelly is please?

Simon

15th October 2021, 08:24	#1
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Philips Pro150 H1 car bulb 2001 2.5 KV6 conn "Amazon said wont fit" Hi Folks Amazon will accept my order for the H7 Phillips GT 200 bulb but claim the Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 H1 bulb wont fit,any ideas? most welcome. Kind Regards Dan Gardner

16th October 2021, 00:32	#4
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Philips Pro150 H1 car bulb 2001 2.5 KV6 conn "Amazon said wont fit" Hi Folks Sorry I should have made it clear that my car has the non projector lamps.The hand book says head light bulbs are H1 & H7.I ordered the H7 without any problems but Amazon Vehicle checker has rejected the H1 bulb as being not suitable for my car. Kind Regards Dan Gardner

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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	What type of headlamps do you have? If they're the earlier non-projector type, then an H1 bulb of any wattage will fit the main beam bulb holder. If you have projector style lamps, the main beams use H9 bulbs. TC

16th October 2021, 08:58	#6
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Simon I should point out that I do live in Perth but Perth,in Western Australia,having said that I was born in Middlesex and left when I was 20.In the days before the internet 1000% mark up was the norm here,Postage from the UK is a killer but its still cheaper that buying local. Local trade price for a VDO fuel pump $1045, from UK delivered to my door $230.So never complain about UK parts prices you dont know how lucky you are.Best Wishes Dan

16th October 2021, 14:37	#8
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Sorry about that Simon,your advice was noted and I have modified my details to show that I live at the NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- end of the world.