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Title: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: Not Happy Jan on June 19, 2009, 12:55:58 PM Hi everyone
I'm allowed one really basic ( stupid) question??? So here goes When replacing ( or in my case installing) my bulbs for the headlights and the blinkers/brake lights etc what bulbs do I ask for. My sockets are empty so I can't take one up to show to replace it. Is this a dumb question as most parts places would know what I need??? Thanks in advance Nick Title: Re: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: Maco on June 19, 2009, 04:31:48 PM Nick
pm sent Cheers John Title: Re: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: mcl1959 on June 19, 2009, 07:06:02 PM John, why not answer the question on line so everybody can see the answer? Others can benefit from this info in the future.
Ken Title: Re: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: Maco on June 20, 2009, 10:08:05 AM Ken,
My reply to Nick was that it was not a stupid question, I advise him to look in the workshop manual, if he had no joy I would assist! Cheers John Title: Re: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: mcl1959 on June 20, 2009, 01:31:41 PM No problems John, I agree it is not a stupid question.
Nick, the blinkers and brake lights are standard bayonet type - the original spec is 4/32 candlepower (cp) twin filament for the tail/stop lights and FC front indicator/park lights. The FE front indicators are single filament 32cp. Headlamp globes are special shapes and depend on what brand of lights you have. Lucas globes are 42/36 Watt and are commonly obtained. Bosch globes are 45/40 Watt and are not obtainable from every outlet. The headlight glass identifies which globe you will need. Ken Title: Re: Light bulbs blinkers and headlights Post by: Stewy on August 25, 2011, 05:57:54 PM I have Bosch headlights in my station sedan and have had trouble trying to source original globes.
I did buy Halogen bulbs from http://classicandvintagebulbs.com but they are alot brighter being 60/55 watt and were also quite expensive. The other day I found the right globes surfing the net which are 12v 45/40 watt with a Ba 20d base. These came from http://www.naauto.biz insert ba1245 into the search area. They are the right ones, are the right shape and work perfectly :) I can happily recommend their service and they have alot of other auto electrical gear. Hope this may help anyone looking for the proper Bosch headlight globe. Cheers Stewy 8) |