How To Change Headlight Bulbs |
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How To Change Headlight Bulbs |
 Dec 23 2009 - 07:27 PM
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 Group: Regular Members Posts: 53 Joined: Dec 23rd, 09 From: Vancouver BC Member No.: 7,594  |
I was reading the manual regarding changing bulbs on the 451's headlights but the instructions were too descriptive (all text). Since I am more of a visual guy, its kind of hard for me to understand.
I came across this website and it has very good explaination (with photos) on the proper procedures. Hopefully this will help out those who seeks to replace lightbulb, install HIDs or LEDs later down the road. Link as follow: http://www.evilution.co.uk/188 This post has been edited by Guinness: Dec 24 2009 - 03:12 AM |
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Dec 24 2009 - 08:56 AM
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Group: Regular Members Posts: 20 Joined: Nov 18th, 05 From: Richmond, B.C. Member No.: 453 |
QUOTE (Guinness @ Dec 23 2009 - 07:27 PM)  I was reading the manual regarding changing bulbs on the 451's headlights but the instructions were too descriptive (all text). Since I am more of a visual guy, its kind of hard for me to understand. I came across this website and it has very good explaination (with photos) on the proper procedures. Hopefully this will help out those who seeks to replace lightbulb, install HIDs or LEDs later down the road. Link as follow: http://www.evilution.co.uk/188 Great find and thanks for sharing! 
This post has been edited by Benggolf: Dec 24 2009 - 08:57 AM -------------------- Benggolf
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Dec 26 2009 - 06:55 PM
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 Group: Regular Members Posts: 95 Joined: Jul 8th, 09 From: Surrey, BC. Member No.: 7,216 |
Evilution is definitely one of the best online resources for us. If you haven't yet, I would suggest you take the time to explore it!
There are many tips and tricks that could save you a lot of money on there. ...I think they like donations too 
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Dec 26 2009 - 10:30 PM
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Group: Regular Members Posts: 53 Joined: Dec 23rd, 09 From: Vancouver BC Member No.: 7,594 |
I read about disabling DRL... I cant seem to do it~ is the 2009 451's DRL hardwired?
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Dec 30 2009 - 06:34 AM
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Group: Regular Members Posts: 502 Joined: Jul 3rd, 07 From: GTA Member No.: 3,730 |
evilution is a great site. I've used it to find out about all kinds of odds n ends.
I hope it stays up despite the following announcement on the homepage: "Not much been going on as I am selling my smarts." http://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php |
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Jan 14 2010 - 01:05 AM
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 Secretary, CsC Board of Directors Group: Administrators Posts: 6,780 Joined: May 26th, 05 From: BC Member No.: 43 |
Well, my 451 at 19700 kms, both low beams dead....... Cynthia was getting high-beamed yesterday, so likely they both went quickly one after the other. Replaced with Helia Optilux on passenger side (had 1), and a spare OEM on driver side. The Helia are a great long lasting bulb.
451 = WAY easier to change than the 450 --------------------  Order a ScanGauge today! Save Fuel and Check Codes for as low as $89.95! Includes FREE shipping!  My best mileage in a diesel smart: 2.23 L/100km - 105 mpg (US) - 126 mpg (imp) |
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Jan 14 2010 - 03:02 PM
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 Group: Regular Members Posts: 186 Joined: Jul 21st, 08 From: Burlington, ON Member No.: 6,201 |
Changing a burnt out headlight on my 451 was super simple - I took it to the dealer and they changed BOTH sides under warranty - there were 17000 km and 17 months on the car.
-------------------- J & J
2008 passion blue/silver 6.39 l/100km 2009 Limited 3 melon/silver 6.48 l/100km |
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Jan 14 2010 - 05:40 PM
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 Group: Regular Members Posts: 513 Joined: Sep 8th, 09 From: Vancouver BC Canada Member No.: 7,356 |
Really? I didn't think normal wear items like bulbs were covered by the warranty.
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Jan 14 2010 - 06:30 PM
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Group: Regular Members Posts: 186 Joined: Jul 21st, 08 From: Burlington, ON Member No.: 6,201 |
When searching this site I found a post advising that headlight bulbs were covered for more than two years (of course I can't find it now!!). I took the smart in and yes it was covered. While I wias there they also replaced the other headlight, which had not failed - all at no cost (washed the car too).
This post has been edited by J&J: Jan 14 2010 - 06:31 PM -------------------- J & J
2008 passion blue/silver 6.39 l/100km 2009 Limited 3 melon/silver 6.48 l/100km |
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