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

VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v

May 1, 2010

3,256

6

Costa Del Hertfordshire

• Nov 27, 2010

• #1

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 :

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 :

New Bulb :

Colour comparison, Passenger side OSRAM vs Drivers Side OEM:

Old Bulb :

New Bulb :

 

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VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v

May 1, 2010

3,256

6

Costa Del Hertfordshire

• Nov 27, 2010

• #2

Passenger Side OSRAM vs Driver Side OEM :

OSRAM Bulbs Installed Both Side :

 

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VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v

May 1, 2010

3,256

6

Costa Del Hertfordshire

• Nov 27, 2010

• #3

Comparison With Fog Lights :

Drivers View :

Light Off The Grass :

 

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jc_boc

Missing the CUPRA R!

Jul 18, 2008

9,304

7

Desborough

• Nov 27, 2010

• #4

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

• Nov 27, 2010

• #5

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

• Jan 15, 2011

• #6

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!

 

VRSLOZ

Formally SC16v

May 1, 2010

3,256

6

Costa Del Hertfordshire

• Jan 15, 2011

• #7

Haha glad you got it sorted Char

 

jaybro187

May 19, 2011

639

1

• May 24, 2011

• #8

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

 

AdrianD

Active Member

Jun 9, 2011

28

1

Clacton on Sea

• Jun 30, 2011

• #9

Changing Lamps

On order will fit as soon as they arrive thanks for the info:

 

AdrianD

Active Member

Jun 9, 2011

28

1

Clacton on Sea

• Jul 11, 2011

• #10

Headlamps

Arrived fitted very different output now thank you took me longer to split the packaging than it did to fit them

 

R22 JGB

SEAT Leon FR184 DSG

Aug 29, 2010

304

1

Gateshead

• Jul 24, 2011

• #11

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.

 

azizfares

Active Member

Jun 12, 2012

183

0

Beirut, Lebanon

• Nov 30, 2013

• #12

What about the single headlight version?

 

azizfares

Active Member

Jun 12, 2012

183

0

Beirut, Lebanon

• Nov 30, 2013

• #13

Sorry missed the H4 in the list.

 

cmv1234

Active Member

Oct 21, 2014

1

0

• May 16, 2015

• #14

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

• Jun 23, 2015

• #15

This helped a lot!

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

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

 

canerpense

Active Member

Nov 28, 2015

3

0

Turkey

• Nov 28, 2015

• #16

Does changing the headlight bulb break the warranty?