Bulb Changing

tom88 · 24-10-2004, 13:26

Blew a headlight bulb on my Octy L&k on Saturday

, bought another one went to change it this morning and was amazed to see how little room there is, could any tell me, do i have to remove the battery and the windscreen bottle, to remove the covers to the lights, or is there an easier way? Any help would be appreciated

**tfboy** · 24-10-2004, 16:46

If you have an octy L&K, do you have xenons?

What bulb has blown?

It's even tighter on the fabia when you have xenons

tom88 · 25-10-2004, 16:08

Hi. yes i have xenons, but it's is the main beam that has blown. On the rear of the cover to the lights i assume it is the self levelling mechanism (ally box) and there is hardly any room left to work in the space available.
Having just read the thread on main beam swop i think i'll just take it to the dealers to fix, thanks for the reply.

WRCSixtyThree · 25-10-2004, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom88

Hi. yes i have xenons, but it's is the main beam that has blown. On the rear of the cover to the lights i assume it is the self levelling mechanism (ally box) and there is hardly any room left to work in the space available.
Having just read the thread on main beam swop i think i'll just take it to the dealers to fix, thanks for the reply.

It's easy enough to do, but you'll need to remove the headlamp unit. Once it's removed and the damn fiddly wiring disconnected, undo the (I think) 5 screws on the back cover of the lamp and lift it off. You'll then be able to get access to the bulbs. Once replaced, rescrew and replace the lamp unit.

Simple.

tom88 · 26-10-2004, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCSixtyThree

It's easy enough to do, but you'll need to remove the headlamp unit. Once it's removed and the damn fiddly wiring disconnected, undo the (I think) 5 screws on the back cover of the lamp and lift it off. You'll then be able to get access to the bulbs. Once replaced, rescrew and replace the lamp unit.

Simple.

O.k Thanks

Ill give it a go at the weekend

**TaviaRS** · 26-10-2004, 17:25

I found it easier to remove the headlamp unit, rather than the ballast box on the back. Word of caution, its got about 24,000 volts.

Wait a second, I'll see if I can find something of interest for ya...

**TaviaRS** · 26-10-2004, 17:43

http://www.slowblackskoda.com/TaviaRS/xenonunit.JPG
http://www.slowblackskoda.com/TaviaRS/xenons.JPG

**TaviaRS** · 26-10-2004, 17:47

Oh and the bulb types listed in the workshop manual (second link) are the wrong way round IIRC, ie fog type is actually the main beam one and vice versa.

tom88 · 28-10-2004, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Oh and the bulb types listed in the workshop manual (second link) are the wrong way round IIRC, ie fog type is actually the main beam one and vice versa.

Thanks a lot

.
I'll be trying this on saturday

tom88 · 31-10-2004, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Oh and the bulb types listed in the workshop manual (second link) are the wrong way round IIRC, ie fog type is actually the main beam one and vice versa.

Fitted the main beam bulb today

, a lot easier than the way i thought of doing it

The only thing that got me worried was when the wife started to look for the life insurance

once again thanks for the help.

**TaviaRS** · 31-10-2004, 17:44

No worries.

24-10-2004, 13:26	#1
tom88 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bulb Changing Blew a headlight bulb on my Octy L&k on Saturday , bought another one went to change it this morning and was amazed to see how little room there is, could any tell me, do i have to remove the battery and the windscreen bottle, to remove the covers to the lights, or is there an easier way? Any help would be appreciated

24-10-2004, 16:46	#2
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,325 Thanks: 21 Thanked 77 Times in 67 Posts	If you have an octy L&K, do you have xenons? What bulb has blown? It's even tighter on the fabia when you have xenons __________________ Xavier

26-10-2004, 17:25	#6
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I found it easier to remove the headlamp unit, rather than the ballast box on the back. Word of caution, its got about 24,000 volts. Wait a second, I'll see if I can find something of interest for ya... __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

26-10-2004, 17:43	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	http://www.slowblackskoda.com/TaviaRS/xenonunit.JPG http://www.slowblackskoda.com/TaviaRS/xenons.JPG __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

26-10-2004, 17:47	#8
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Oh and the bulb types listed in the workshop manual (second link) are the wrong way round IIRC, ie fog type is actually the main beam one and vice versa. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

25-10-2004, 16:08	#3
tom88 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi. yes i have xenons, but it's is the main beam that has blown. On the rear of the cover to the lights i assume it is the self levelling mechanism (ally box) and there is hardly any room left to work in the space available. Having just read the thread on main beam swop i think i'll just take it to the dealers to fix, thanks for the reply.

31-10-2004, 17:44	#11
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	No worries. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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