How to replace OEM low beam HID bulbs on an '06

discodeca · 03-26-2008, 11:40 AM

Hi all, I know this question has been asked before and I did a search, but didn't find much info.

Also, which is the best way to get to the bulbs? Under the under the hood or through the fender firewall? Any advice will be greatly be appreciated.

-D

Neil · 03-26-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey dis check your owners manual, that'll tell ya.

Neil

ap1sleeper · 03-26-2008, 12:57 PM

fender is the easiet of the two you mentioned. Personally I took this time to take the front end off the car, both headlights out completely and clean the connections and random stuff...if you dont have little hands this is basically the only option for you.

ap1sleeper · 03-26-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

Hey dis check your owners manual, that'll tell ya.

Neil

Umm, the owners manual ONLY suggest taking the car to a Honda dealer for this work...FYI.

discodeca · 03-26-2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the tip AP1. I'm going to try the under the fender approach.

Neil · 03-26-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1sleeper

Umm, the owners manual ONLY suggest taking the car to a Honda dealer for this work...FYI.

Yea ur right . I thought it showed for all bulbs but it doesn't. My mistake

Neil

ap1sleeper · 03-26-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discodeca

Thanks for the tip AP1. I'm going to try the under the fender approach.

there are 4 (maybe 5) tabs that you want to remove to pry back the shroud...it will also help A LOT if you remove the wheel on the side you are working with. FYI

jagg · 03-26-2008, 05:25 PM

Hey Disco.......

Changing the HID bulb in your s2000 is a task that requires you to be extra gentle, and isn't like a normal bulb setup.......

Handle with care! Stewie's HID bulbs have high voltage and temp. Get the honda service manual before you attempt, and read up on it.

Ever get cracked by a bad coil?
HID lamp is worse, with a chance for a vaporizing burn.

Would be worthwile to let the dealer do it if there are any uncertainties on your part.

Regards,
Jagg

Java Junky · 03-26-2008, 05:36 PM

He's a royal pain at times, n' way too easy ta unnerstan', but Jagg'z a damned good source'a info.
Samey-same whudd he said.
Java

ap1sleeper · 03-26-2008, 05:44 PM

dude, not to be rude, just change them yourself. I have taken the assmbly out COUNTLESS times to bake the headlights, change bulbs, etc. It is not a major issue. ONLY the idiots who dont disconnect the negative battery terminal MAY get shocked doing it. If you have the time, take the front end off the car. there are 10 bolts underneath the bumper, 1 on each side of the fender, 2 on the top of the bumper, 4 bolts on each side holding a brace under the headlight, and 3 bolts actually on each headlight.

It is complicated to get the bulb back in properly going thru the fender. I would suggest taking the 30 minutes (if you have done it before, maybe an hour if you havent) and take the front end off.

67AtlasDave · 03-26-2008, 06:37 PM

What year is the car? From my understanding and experance (Volvo/Mazda) a Xeon/HID head light SHOULD last you to the 4-6y mark (maybe more) and a standard halogen should last you 3-5y. On my Pilot I use the Silver Star Sylvaina hedlights becuase I drive on very dark mountain roads with lots of animal life and the OEM (Not HIDs) just didn't cut it. My right one seems to go out ever year. However this time I put them in the way the dealership tought me on handle the HIDs so maybe it will change. Now on my Wife 04 TL they are still going bright and strong (HIDs at the 4 year mark) The dealership that I work at, HIDs where under warrenty and both of them had to be taken out and sent to Volvo or Mazda so they could figure out why one had gone out so early and the other one did not. It was a big deal we had to send them off in special packaging with an entire discription about how the blub look when we took it out of the car, year of the car, number of miles, etc.etc. We also had special gloves that where kept in a locked box when we had to change them out. The gloves sat in some type of solution that wouldn't harm the bulbs. So if your car is still under warrenty take it to the dealer (also the bulbs wont cost you any thing if it is still under warrenty).

AP1, you sound like you are doing this way to much. I would take the car to the shop to see if somthing was wrong with it. Maybe the harness or assembly is out of wack if you are changing out bulbs "Countless" of times. Or maybe you are just handling the bulbs incorrectly.

ap1sleeper · 03-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67AtlasDave

What year is the car? From my understanding and experance (Volvo/Mazda) a Xeon/HID head light SHOULD last you to the 4-6y mark (maybe more) and a standard halogen should last you 3-5y. On my Pilot I use the Silver Star Sylvaina hedlights becuase I drive on very dark mountain roads with lots of animal life and the OEM (Not HIDs) just didn't cut it. My right one seems to go out ever year. However this time I put them in the way the dealership tought me on handle the HIDs so maybe it will change. Now on my Wife 04 TL they are still going bright and strong (HIDs at the 4 year mark) The dealership that I work at, HIDs where under warrenty and both of them had to be taken out and sent to Volvo or Mazda so they could figure out why one had gone out so early and the other one did not. It was a big deal we had to send them off in special packaging with an entire discription about how the blub look when we took it out of the car, year of the car, number of miles, etc.etc. We also had special gloves that where kept in a locked box when we had to change them out. The gloves sat in some type of solution that wouldn't harm the bulbs. So if your car is still under warrenty take it to the dealer (also the bulbs wont cost you any thing if it is still under warrenty).

AP1, you sound like you are doing this way to much. I would take the car to the shop to see if somthing was wrong with it. Maybe the harness or assembly is out of wack if you are changing out bulbs "Countless" of times. Or maybe you are just handling the bulbs incorrectly.

Nothing is wrong, cleared the headlights, then mulderized the headlights, replaced with stock amber, and expermenting with different types of bulbs.

67AtlasDave · 03-26-2008, 08:06 PM

gotcha

03-26-2008, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
discodeca Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	How to replace OEM low beam HID bulbs on an '06 Hi all, I know this question has been asked before and I did a search, but didn't find much info. Also, which is the best way to get to the bulbs? Under the under the hood or through the fender firewall? Any advice will be greatly be appreciated. -D

03-26-2008, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,443	Hey Disco....... Changing the HID bulb in your s2000 is a task that requires you to be extra gentle, and isn't like a normal bulb setup....... Handle with care! Stewie's HID bulbs have high voltage and temp. Get the honda service manual before you attempt, and read up on it. Ever get cracked by a bad coil? HID lamp is worse, with a chance for a vaporizing burn. Would be worthwile to let the dealer do it if there are any uncertainties on your part. Regards, Jagg Last edited by jagg : 03-26-2008 at 07:11 PM.

03-26-2008, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,456	He's a royal pain at times, n' way too easy ta unnerstan', but Jagg'z a damned good source'a info. Samey-same whudd he said. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-26-2008, 06:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
67AtlasDave Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	What year is the car? From my understanding and experance (Volvo/Mazda) a Xeon/HID head light SHOULD last you to the 4-6y mark (maybe more) and a standard halogen should last you 3-5y. On my Pilot I use the Silver Star Sylvaina hedlights becuase I drive on very dark mountain roads with lots of animal life and the OEM (Not HIDs) just didn't cut it. My right one seems to go out ever year. However this time I put them in the way the dealership tought me on handle the HIDs so maybe it will change. Now on my Wife 04 TL they are still going bright and strong (HIDs at the 4 year mark) The dealership that I work at, HIDs where under warrenty and both of them had to be taken out and sent to Volvo or Mazda so they could figure out why one had gone out so early and the other one did not. It was a big deal we had to send them off in special packaging with an entire discription about how the blub look when we took it out of the car, year of the car, number of miles, etc.etc. We also had special gloves that where kept in a locked box when we had to change them out. The gloves sat in some type of solution that wouldn't harm the bulbs. So if your car is still under warrenty take it to the dealer (also the bulbs wont cost you any thing if it is still under warrenty). AP1, you sound like you are doing this way to much. I would take the car to the shop to see if somthing was wrong with it. Maybe the harness or assembly is out of wack if you are changing out bulbs "Countless" of times. Or maybe you are just handling the bulbs incorrectly. __________________ 2004 Acura TL 6Speed w/ Navi 2003 Honda Pilot w/ Rear DVD 1967 Norton Atlas (Soon) 200? Honda S2000

03-26-2008, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
67AtlasDave Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	gotcha __________________ 2004 Acura TL 6Speed w/ Navi 2003 Honda Pilot w/ Rear DVD 1967 Norton Atlas (Soon) 200? Honda S2000

03-26-2008, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 939	Hey dis check your owners manual, that'll tell ya. Neil

03-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
ap1sleeper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137	fender is the easiet of the two you mentioned. Personally I took this time to take the front end off the car, both headlights out completely and clean the connections and random stuff...if you dont have little hands this is basically the only option for you.

03-26-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
discodeca Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks for the tip AP1. I'm going to try the under the fender approach.

03-26-2008, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ap1sleeper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137	dude, not to be rude, just change them yourself. I have taken the assmbly out COUNTLESS times to bake the headlights, change bulbs, etc. It is not a major issue. ONLY the idiots who dont disconnect the negative battery terminal MAY get shocked doing it. If you have the time, take the front end off the car. there are 10 bolts underneath the bumper, 1 on each side of the fender, 2 on the top of the bumper, 4 bolts on each side holding a brace under the headlight, and 3 bolts actually on each headlight. It is complicated to get the bulb back in properly going thru the fender. I would suggest taking the 30 minutes (if you have done it before, maybe an hour if you havent) and take the front end off.

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