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Old 03-23-2009, 07:11 PM
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So on my way to work this morning, I noticed I have a driving light out. Simple fix right? Wrong! Called 3 parts stores for a light bulb. No one seems to know the bulb for the car. I can get it from the Volvo store not too far from here but thats 30 yes, 30 bucks for 1 bulb ! Anyone know if my local parts store should be able to stock this since they have no clue OR would a PIAA bulb fit?
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 07:56 PM
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If you are talking about the Fog/driving light it is a normal H3 bulb. Walmart and discount should carry them.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:04 PM
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Aha!!! TECH to the rescue.... I'm going to go on a whim and assume that a dummy can change that out right (me),lol.....
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:07 PM
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Unlock the black cover in the back of the light and pull it back and you will see the bulb.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:10 PM
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Sweet..thanks again man...
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:24 PM
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No problem anytime!!
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:25 PM
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Dont touch the bulbs....I dont know what kind of bulbs you are using, but halogens dont like fingerprints on them. They will overheat.
Clean them before sticking them in.
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 10:51 AM
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Bought "Hella" H3's... Not the easiest to change out. Would have been easier to change out if it was on a lift or ramps, but changed out both anyways!
 
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Nice!
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 07:34 PM
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Congrats!!!!
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 09:03 PM
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Thanks! I saw a difference tonight on the HELLAS that on the other bulbs I had.
 
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lol...when you said "hella" i thought you meant "alot"...blame it on the bay area slang.then when you said you saw a difference with the hellas i felt "hella" stupid..hahaha
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 09:53 PM
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Lol.....It's all good man.
 
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