Bulb Change For Osram Nightbreakers

[Masterkm]

So i decided to go for a full change on the H1, H7 and H3 Nightbreaker Plus with Phillips 501 Blue Vision Bulbs.

The problem is, how does the connector on the back of the dipped beam bulb amd others come off? Is it a hard pull because i was pulling it and it doesnt seem to want to come off.

Any help on all the changes on how to will be much appreciated

Thanks

 

[Redemption]

This might help:-

www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=108274&highlight=changing+headlight+bulbs

 

[Masterkm]

It says you pull on the connector but how hard because i was literally tugging on it and it wasnt coming off the bulb

 

[Redemption]

Not changed mine so wouldn't like to say. Hopefully someone else will chime in and reply.

 

[TimSawf]

The electrical connectors should just pull off. From memory, the dipped beam (inner) is a double plastic connector and the main beam (outer) is a single spade connector. I've changed both and they just pulled straight off.

 

[Masterkm]

I think im guna have to pull even harder then lol will give it a try and update during the weekend. Thanks for the advice

 

[AndyG_TSi]

Changed my headlight bulbs last night. 10 Min job.

Went for halfords extreme brilliance bulbs. There on a bogof offer so was £24.99 for a pair of H7 bulbs.

These bulbs are fantastic. Clear white light much brighter than standard and you can see further. I swear by these.

Will swap out the main beam bulbs and fog bulbs next.

 

[Masterkm]

My H7 osram nightbreaker plus bulbs were £13.90 a pair from ebay.
H1 were the same price, H3 were £14 i think and the 501's were £4

Btw, did u pull hard on the connector to release it from the bulb?

 

[Redemption]

Had all my bulbs (apart from the fogs) changed to Osrams today. Bribed my mechanic mate with a box of biscuits to change them for me...

 

[Masterkm]

Lol did you see how he did them?

 

[Redemption]

Lol did you see how he did them?

Nah, left him to it whilst I stayed in the warm...lol. He said the main beam ones were the trickiest and he had to use a mirror to see them properly.

If it helps, your service book/manual should show you how to change them. Has diagrams in mine with a description on what to do.

 

[Masterkm]

Yh took a look through the manual but it just say remove/disconnect but not how or in a specific way. Hoping some1 can give me an insight lol

 

[Redemption]

Mentions unclipping and twisting in my manual. I probably should have made an effort and watched for future reference...lol.

 

[TimSawf]

There is no secret or special knack to it. There is a spade connector block on the back of the bulb that just pulls straight off, no clips or anything else holding it in place. Then there is a sprung wire clip holding the bulb in place.

If the connector won't come off, try tilting the connector from side to side or up and down in case it's corroded or stuck in some way.

 

[Dabbalz]

Changed my headlight bulbs last night. 10 Min job.

Went for halfords extreme brilliance bulbs. There on a bogof offer so was £24.99 for a pair of H7 bulbs.

These bulbs are fantastic. Clear white light much brighter than standard and you can see further. I swear by these.

Will swap out the main beam bulbs and fog bulbs next.

Me too, I've gone for the Ultra brilliance, (up to 120% brighter) in the Jag.
Had the Extreme brilliance (up to 90% brighter) in the Cupra.

I hate blue bulbs, they are dangerously dim (my personal opinion) unless you go HID but I wouldn't unless it was a headlight unit designed for HID's.

They're well easy to fit, dunno about in your car but the MK4 ibiza cupra 20VT is clips that unlatch to get the bulb out, the wire connectors if i remember right just pulled off and can be a bit of a pain if they've not been touched for a while. It was a while ago so I could be a little off with it.

 

[Masterkm]

Is it best to get the bulb out first and then pull off the connector?

 

[kazand]

Is it best to get the bulb out first and then pull off the connector?

changed dipped and main on our fl FR was fairly easy although connecters were fkn tight even though car only a few months old. iirc the cable went through the spring clip so you have to take connector off first. used GF's make up mirror at one stage.....

 

[Timthebrief]

Replaced my Nightbreakers recently. On the dipped bulb unit unclip the wire retainer and pull the whole bub unit back out of the hole, then remove the electrical connector and fit it onto the new bulb and reverse the process.

Easier than the sidelights which can be Bu66ers to undo from their connector!

 

[/dev/null]

Just pull really hard! I find it's easier to remove the connector then the bulb, else you have to hold the both the bulb and the wire when removing. If it's still held in with the clip then you just need to hold one. Again, just pull bloody hard! But watch your knuckles when it comes off!

 

[spud31]

just fitted nightbreaker plus to my mk4 ibiza wow these are superb