Changing Dipped Headlight Bulbs **VIDEO GUIDE & COMPARISON/AFTER PICS**

VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v
May 1, 2010
3,256
6
Costa Del Hertfordshire
Tools/Parts needed :

Your hands

Car used :

10 Plate Ibiza 1.4 SC Sport (Twin Headlight Non Xenon)

Time needed :

5 minutes max

Difficulty :

1/5 - Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezee!

I'll be using these bulbs :

bulb.jpg


bulb1.jpg


bulb2.jpg


Video :

Clicky Clicky

  • Open the bonnet
  • Remove the light cover nearest the wing on the headlight by pulling up the clamp
  • Put the cover somewhere safe
  • Pull off the power plug and tuck it away (may need a wiggle to get off)
  • Lift the retaining clip and move it to the left, then pull it down
  • Take hold of the connecting pins and pull the bulb out
  • Reverse the procedure when putting the new bulb in
  • Hey Presto!

Comparison Shots

Old Bulb :

1.jpg


New Bulb :

2.jpg


Colour comparison, Passenger side OSRAM vs Drivers Side OEM:

3.jpg


4.jpg


5.jpg


Old Bulb :

6.jpg


New Bulb :

7.jpg
 
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jc_boc

Missing the CUPRA R!
Jul 18, 2008
9,304
7
Desborough
WOW!!! You been busy again mate hehehehehehe Looks well nice tbh, can defo see it is much brighter too.
 

VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v
May 1, 2010
3,256
6
Costa Del Hertfordshire
Lol cheers mate, was freezing tonight getting those pics, was nice to get back into the toasty car!

Definitely a lot of difference, really happy with the results
 

char_baby

Charlotte :)
Apr 26, 2010
3,945
1
Hampshire
just done this. will see the difference tonight with the sidelights and headlights.

What a palava i made it, ended up taking out the full beam bulb lmao. Idiot. Got it done though. Cheers for your videos and guides!
 
May 19, 2011
639
1
whats the difference between the ones that say h7 12v 60/55w and the ones that say h7 12v 55w like what you used? reason the 60/55w are cheaper on ebay
 

R22 JGB

SEAT Leon FR184 DSG
Aug 29, 2010
304
1
Gateshead
Fit an HID conversion if you want more light!
Go for an H7R bulb as these are better for reflector headlights!

I have got a pair in the dipped beam and a pair in the main beam. On the open road in the dark,it is like daylight!
I also have them fitted in my Motorhome, and had them in my previous car. Never had any problems at MOT time, but I use either 4300 or 6000K, if you go for a higher number, they are too blue, this attracts unwanted attention and also reduces the light output.
 

cmv1234

Active Member
Oct 21, 2014
1
0
Hello there,

I am currently experiencing some issues with my Ibiza 2010 SC 1.6TDI :

I noticed that my bulb warning light was on so I checked all the lights in the car and noticed that the indicator light and the dipped beam were off.
So I bought the OSRAM bulbs (indicator and dipped) managed to change them but still not working; re-checked to make sure that they were well placed and still nothing, so I took a look at the filament on the old bulb and it seemed like it was still good, when compared to a new bulb, so I'm guessing that the problem wasn't the bulb itself but something else... maybe the fuses? Does someone has an idea of what might be causing the problem?

Thank you.
 

LexCupra

Active Member
Jun 23, 2015
1
0
This helped a lot!

I was struggling to find somewhere to help change my bulbs and I finally found this!:lol:

When I've changed mine later today I will upload the results!