Has anyone changed the bulbs in your front parking lights? A few nights ago, I changed my headlights to Sylvania SilverStars (9003ST). Now, the little parking lights look yellow next to the new headlights. I knew the SilverStars where whiter, but wow! Anyhow, from what I can gather, the bulb in the parking light is a simple 5watt wedge-type bulb (168/194/W5W). I looked on-line and lots of places sell "Super bright LED" versions of this bulb. Has anyone tried any of these? How'd they look? Should I get "Hyper-White" or "Blue-White"?

 

I changed mine out, its pretty much the same exact bulb thats in the license plate lights, the oven, ect. LED style lights dont look right to me there because the 120 degree bulbs dont use any of the reflector but shine just through the little hole in the glare reducer thingy, Go to walmart and look for some of those "Natural Glass" bulbs, its like $5 for the 2 and they work great, not yellowish at all

 

Hmmm...I was in Wal-Mart last night but I don't remember seeing anything that said "Natural Glass". They may have been there, but I missed them. I was wondering about the fact that an LED is more directional. I'm glad you mentioned that. If my Wal-Mart doesn't have the ones you mentioned, I'll have to look for a "High output" regular bulb....not an LED. Thanks for the response.

 

I just called a local performance shop and ordered a set of PIAA Xtreme White #168 wedge bulbs. They'll be in tomorrow. They aren't LEDs, so I shouldn't have that directional problem. These are what I ordered:
http://www.prolightstar.com/access_bulb/piaa19172.html

 

www.autolumination.com he sells both the led and the hyperwhite

 

Thanks guys, I was looking for the bulb size to replace mine.

 

How difficult was it to change the bulbs?

 

Yeah any directions or at least tips?

 

they are a _____. basically u should find someone with small hands or remove the headlight. it will be alot easier if you do one of the above . here u are going to want the bulb named "matrix" it has side facing leds causing there to be alot more reflection compared to a regular led replacement. these will make you alot happier.
http://autolumination.com/194.htm

 

I assume you mean the headlight bulbs...right? It wasn't too bad. The driver's side is the hardest because there is a fuse box in the way and you have very limited room to work. Do that side first. It makes the passanger side a breeze. Anyhow, I just followed the directions in the owner's manual.
-disconect the plug on the back of the bulb.
-pull of the rubber seal ring (wiggle it to get it loose).
-squeeze the little spring clip thingy together so that it flops down away from the bulb (you'll see what I mean when you do it)
-remove old bulb.
-install new bulb and reverse above procedure.
Be very careful not to bang or drop the bulbs (especially the new ones)
and NEVER touch the glass of these bulbes with bare skin. The oils from your skin will create a hot spot and weaken the bulb. I wore latex gloves to do it. It really isn't hard at all. No tools required.

*Edit- LOL...I just realized you probably meant the parking light bulb! :oops:

 

I meant the parking bulbs.. I've installed Eurodezign bulbs already and they are a pain to get to indeed.. I was curious if getting to the parking bulbs was any different or as difficult?

 

Yeah, sorry....I just realized you meant the parking light bulb. I pulled mine out last night to check what type of bulb it was. I didn't think it was too hard. You need a work light to see what you're doing, but you just reach in as best you can and turn 1/4 turn. The plug and bulb will come right out.

 

I love having small hands :D

 

Obviously the parking light is next to the head lights, but are there any cables to disconnect, or protective donut to remove? Where is it located in relation to the head light donut? I'm at work right now, so can't run out to my car and check.

 

It'll definately help!

 

The parking light is down on the inside corner of the headlight assembly. Picture your headlights as eyes on a face. The parking lights are where your tear ducts are...right next to your nose. They are easier to get to than the headlight bulb. No rubber gaskets except one that's fixed to the plug (you don't have to remove it seperatley). You don't even disconnect any wires. All you do is grab the back of the plug with the wires still attached and turn. The plug and bulb will come free. You just pull the bulb straight out of the plug. Replace it, and put it all back.

 

Sounds good! Thanks for the info.

Been looking to change those bulbs ever since I got new bulbs.. that amber annoys me when I see my car's reflection at night.

 

No problem. Yeah, it does look funny when you get really white headlights.

 

i replaced it with a yellow bulb

 

Interesting. You kinda went in the other direction...LOL. How's it look?