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[F1 9LFG]

Hi all.

Got a new set of 6000k bulbs for the omega, however i cant seem to find an easy way to access the hid enclosure? I've pulled back the rubber cover and can see the part that attaches to the back of the bulb but can't twist it enough to remove the bulb.

Is it a headlight removal job?

Thanks

Rob

[dbug]

HID bulb holder held in with 3 torx screws mate.

[F1 9LFG]

cheers mate, just had a look. looks like i'd need to take the battery and airbox out to get at them, wonder if its easier to just take the bumper off?

[mrjimbo]

Easier to take the headlight unit out then you can get at the housing without dropping and loosing any of the torx screws, 2x 8mm hex head screws on the top of the headlight, remove the trim strip under the headlight and you can see the bottom 8mm hex head screw through the gap, pull the headlight out and unplug 

Can you let me know how the 6000k bulbs are, i'm thinking of getting some myself as the standard 4100k that are in here seem pretty poor  :-/

[bri cox]

there is a  step by step guide with pictures on how to remove the head light in maintanence guides its on page 6 12 colum down from top
hope this helps

[F1 9LFG]

All done, thanks for all your help people 

I'll put some pictures in the gallery section of the 6000k bulbs. Will wait til the dead of night and go for a drive (no comments please!)

[feeutfo]

Hi all.

Is it a headlight removal job?

Thanks

Rob

yup, need to keep those bulbs clean, too fiddly otherwise imo

3rd screw behind trim piece under headlight is the fiddle with removal though, long extention on an 8 mill socket, tape the screw onto the socket to refit.

[F1 9LFG]

thanks for your help. sadly the cheap bulbs i brought from a well known auction style website turned out to be rubbish, one bulb blew with in an hour of use, and the second kept flickering and then blew too! so old bulbs back in for now, the old saying, you get what you pay for!!

[mrjimbo]

Were they any better before they blew though ?

Do you have supplier name so that i can avoid, i'm thinking of changing mine and don't realy want the same thing happening. You can PM if you wish   

[eliteomegaman]

If you havn't got yourself sorted yet you could try ring automotive. If you click on the link below just put in your make/model/year & it comes up with whichever bulb you are looking for back or front of car. The Ring Xenon Max is a recommendation 

http://www.ringautomotive.co.uk/bulb_search.asp

Hope its of help 

[feeutfo]

If you havn't got yourself sorted yet you could try ring automotive. If you click on the link below just put in your make/model/year & it comes up with whichever bulb you are looking for back or front of car. The Ring Xenon Max is a recommendation 

http://www.ringautomotive.co.uk/bulb_search.asp

Hope its of help 

oh, thats a shame, doesn't give the correct years, and thinks my car has an H1 instead of HID. Or have i missed something?

[Agemo]

Just had a look on the site, if you select "Omega Estate HID" it gives you the ones you want.   

[Agemo]

Remember that the 6000k ones actually emit LESS light than 4100 

[quote Can you let me know how the 6000k bulbs are, i'm thinking of getting some myself as the standard 4100k that are in here seem pretty poor  :-/[/quote]

[eliteomegaman]

To be honest i remember having a pre-facelift mig & the headlight bulbs where sh*te! So got some 8000k-55w bulbs & i cud see into nxt doors bedroom window - she lives 800yds away!! 

[Ploppy]

I think when it comes to bulbs,,, get a good make as those auction sites will sell pants ones !!