This is terrific, thanks so much! Went to the dealer this morning and was informed I have a low beam out. They quoted me about $285 to change just the one bulb with OEM parts, or $175 with an aftermarket bulb of unknown brand. I'm instead going to do the pair myself. My Haynes Manual just says "don't do HID bulbs yourself because high voltage" and only illustrates the simple halogen bayonet-mount bulbs. It's so helpful to get a visual on what's involved. It's early 2024, and on my 2012 Subaru Forester at 93k miles, this is the fifth bulb that has needed changing in three months. Looks like I'm learning pretty precisely how long automotive bulbs tend to last...
Good luck with the bulb upgrade! The bulbs I have linked in the description should have a warranty too. Save your invoice just in case but 5 bulbs in 3 months is crazy!
@@suburbanacreage Thank you!!! To be clear, it's five different bulbs in 3 months. The other four were cheap ones (brake light, "C" light, couple little accessory-type lights) but now I'm adding an HID headlight bulb to the list. Looks like they all lasted 11-ish years. Kinda suspect there will be more going out soon.
This 😂 guy is funny. But true to everything he said on this video. I changed myself. The dealership was going to charge me $3000 parts and labor. I bought blubs on Amazon paid only $40.
Isn't step 1 to check the alignment of your lights to see where they shile on a wall? Since you had to take out the entire assembly how does it get adjusted?
Every light is a bit different and I wanted to make a general video rather than a make/model specific video. The adjustments can normally be made by turning the adjuster screw with a Phillips screwdriver. I recommend searching your specific vehicle to see EXACTLY how it’s done. Good luck and thanks for watching!
No not at all, most of the time you can sneak in from the back through the engine bay. I needed good access to make the video to better explain and show what I was doing so I did some light disassembly but not usually needed, like if you aren’t shooting a video for RUclips.
my Volvo owners manual says to let a "trained qualified tech" replace the D3S bulb due to the high voltage. Should I just disconnect the battery before replacing?
You watched my video so now you’re trained and qualified! Honestly if the vehicle isn’t on then the head lamp isn’t getting power. I understand the liability warning and disconnecting the battery wouldn’t hurt, but I wouldn’t be too worried either way.
Getting ready to change out my drivers side headlight assembly. The lense itself is broke from a rock 🙄, the bulb worked for another day until it rained and then it went out. So Im not sure if its the ballast or bulb. Either way, thank you so much for clearing this up. Quick question, with my new headlight assembly I order, will the ballast be included with it generally speaking?
It really depends on what you got. Is it used or aftermarket? Or did you open up your wallet and go OEM? Fords rarely come with internals like bulbs and ballasts, super annoying. But Chevys come complete. If it’s a used light from a yard somewhere, should be complete. I hope it has everything for you and you just plug it in and it all works. 👍
My money would be on bad bulbs and the vehicle could probably benefit from new bulbs anyway plus it’s cheaper than the ballast route. So I’d gamble and order a set of new HID bulbs and eliminate the easy and cheap(relatively) variable from the equation. Good luck!
@StjepCro and boom goes the dynamite! RUclips mechanic skills on point! Normal bulbs are easy, when they are bad they don’t light up. HIDs are tricky because there’s more components and when the bulbs go bad, they do weird stuff. Glad it worked out for you and I look like a genius instead of you wasting money on parts you didn’t need. A win for both of us!
If you liked this video check out my other lighting content here ruclips.net/p/PL0E1kMrOt5DdgqmMMo7f-0sgQUElMfblX&si=ATEOf3op2Y1BFj2K
This is terrific, thanks so much! Went to the dealer this morning and was informed I have a low beam out. They quoted me about $285 to change just the one bulb with OEM parts, or $175 with an aftermarket bulb of unknown brand. I'm instead going to do the pair myself. My Haynes Manual just says "don't do HID bulbs yourself because high voltage" and only illustrates the simple halogen bayonet-mount bulbs. It's so helpful to get a visual on what's involved.
It's early 2024, and on my 2012 Subaru Forester at 93k miles, this is the fifth bulb that has needed changing in three months. Looks like I'm learning pretty precisely how long automotive bulbs tend to last...
Good luck with the bulb upgrade! The bulbs I have linked in the description should have a warranty too. Save your invoice just in case but 5 bulbs in 3 months is crazy!
@@suburbanacreage Thank you!!! To be clear, it's five different bulbs in 3 months. The other four were cheap ones (brake light, "C" light, couple little accessory-type lights) but now I'm adding an HID headlight bulb to the list. Looks like they all lasted 11-ish years. Kinda suspect there will be more going out soon.
Man I’m glad I found you thanks so much
This 😂 guy is funny. But true to everything he said on this video. I changed myself. The dealership was going to charge me $3000 parts and labor. I bought blubs on Amazon paid only $40.
Save that money my guy! Glad it worked out for you.
D3S 4300K 35w thx for the video try To change the Light hope that works after Job. Glovess have To be expensive part thats True.
Both of mine went out at the same time , do you think it’s possibly the bulbs ? My fuse & relays are good
Isn't step 1 to check the alignment of your lights to see where they shile on a wall? Since you had to take out the entire assembly how does it get adjusted?
Every light is a bit different and I wanted to make a general video rather than a make/model specific video. The adjustments can normally be made by turning the adjuster screw with a Phillips screwdriver. I recommend searching your specific vehicle to see EXACTLY how it’s done. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Very detailed video, thanks.
Is it always necessary to disassemble the whole front when replacing it? I need to change one for my Kia Sportage
No not at all, most of the time you can sneak in from the back through the engine bay. I needed good access to make the video to better explain and show what I was doing so I did some light disassembly but not usually needed, like if you aren’t shooting a video for RUclips.
my Volvo owners manual says to let a "trained qualified tech" replace the D3S bulb due to the high voltage. Should I just disconnect the battery before replacing?
You watched my video so now you’re trained and qualified! Honestly if the vehicle isn’t on then the head lamp isn’t getting power. I understand the liability warning and disconnecting the battery wouldn’t hurt, but I wouldn’t be too worried either way.
Be a man go for it!
What if the green connector is bad. Is that cable easy to replace?
How to remove the ballast? Mine seems to be melded in there
Getting ready to change out my drivers side headlight assembly. The lense itself is broke from a rock 🙄, the bulb worked for another day until it rained and then it went out. So Im not sure if its the ballast or bulb. Either way, thank you so much for clearing this up. Quick question, with my new headlight assembly I order, will the ballast be included with it generally speaking?
It really depends on what you got. Is it used or aftermarket? Or did you open up your wallet and go OEM? Fords rarely come with internals like bulbs and ballasts, super annoying. But Chevys come complete. If it’s a used light from a yard somewhere, should be complete. I hope it has everything for you and you just plug it in and it all works. 👍
Gold!
How can I replace the ballast?
simply blushing .
Have you ever come across HIDs that both shut off after about a minute or two of being on? Thanks!
My money would be on bad bulbs and the vehicle could probably benefit from new bulbs anyway plus it’s cheaper than the ballast route. So I’d gamble and order a set of new HID bulbs and eliminate the easy and cheap(relatively) variable from the equation. Good luck!
@suburbanacreage Thanks man! I will give that a shot and report back.
It was bad bulbs! Thanks again sir
@StjepCro and boom goes the dynamite! RUclips mechanic skills on point! Normal bulbs are easy, when they are bad they don’t light up. HIDs are tricky because there’s more components and when the bulbs go bad, they do weird stuff. Glad it worked out for you and I look like a genius instead of you wasting money on parts you didn’t need. A win for both of us!
Yes sir! You are the man - thank you again for the genius RUclips mechanic advice. I am not worthy! Haha thanks again man, very much appreciated!
Not supposed to touch these if you have a pacemaker (me).
Just came to this video and the first 14 seconds he cappin i got mine for 200
My point was the dealership will charge $250/bulb. My links are $200 for a pair like you’re saying. 👍
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