HID replacement

[ZMARKUS]

My passenger side HID bulb has blown. Has anyone tried those HID bulbs on Ebay because it seems I can purchase a pair for the cost of one dealer bulb. Also, is this a difficult task because I change halogen bulbs in my Lincoln Ls with ease but this will be the first for and HID. Suggestions on where I can purchase bulbs for my Q and measures to take to install it are greatly appreciated.

[auditech10]

Im not sure how easy or hard it is to replace on a Y33 Q45, but I can refer you to a seller that I have done plenty of business with in the past. His ebay name is Akinaboy and here is a link to his ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/HID-CON...QtZkm

You will need to get D2R bulbs. The bulbs he sells are OEM brands Philips and I believe he also has Osram. I would stay away from aftermarket bulbs with different color ratings than OEM but the choice is yours.Cheers

[szh]

And if you want OEM at a good price, contact Joe Tsensky at http://www.everythinginfiniti.com. He is a long-time NICO sponsor - being part of the parts dept of Scottsdale Infiniti - and gives us great service.

Z

[auditech10]

Not to knock Joe T. but dealership cost on these bulbs is still double if not more than my contact's price.Cheers

[Hoshtaylor]

I have 8000K Xetronic bulbs...I love them. I had them in my old FX too.

I got them here for $179: http://www.xtralights.com/inde...95328

You have to take off the front bumper in order to install these...it might be easier just to take it to a body shop that you TRUST to do this...that's what I did.

[szh]

Not to knock Joe T. but dealership cost on these bulbs is still double if not more than my contact's price.

That is perfectly fine! I am just listing all the possible options too.

Z

[ZMARKUS]

Thanks for the input fellas. This is exactly the type of information I needed.

[nmgoodthing]

Im not sure how easy or hard it is to replace on a Y33 Q45, but I can refer you to a seller that I have done plenty of business with in the past. His ebay name is Akinaboy and here is a link to his ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/HID-CON...QtZkm

You will need to get D2R bulbs. The bulbs he sells are OEM brands Philips and I believe he also has Osram. I would stay away from aftermarket bulbs with different color ratings than OEM but the choice is yours.Cheers

Did the 02 Q have projectors? You might need D2s bulbs.

[auditech10]

He has a 99q45t according to his name sig. Yes 02+ had gatling gun projectors which take a d2s bulb and not a d2rCheers

[maxnix]

FGY33 = D2R

F50 = D2S

as Auditech10 states.

[nmgoodthing]

Doh!

I didn't' see that. Thanks Dimitri.

[ZMARKUS]

Im not sure how easy or hard it is to replace on a Y33 Q45, but I can refer you to a seller that I have done plenty of business with in the past. His ebay name is Akinaboy and here is a link to his ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/HID-CON...QtZkm

You will need to get D2R bulbs. The bulbs he sells are OEM brands Philips and I believe he also has Osram. I would stay away from aftermarket bulbs with different color ratings than OEM but the choice is yours.Cheers

Thanks for the contact man because his prices are right on. I've been in contact with him by using your link and he has the bulbs for my Q but states I need D2S and not D2R as you and others suggested. He says he goes by an application guide and even told me the site which is {www.sylvania.com} Just place your mouse over consumer products and automotive lightning apperas as an option to click on. Lamp replacement guide will be an option after that.

[auditech10]

Your 99Q takes D2R bulbs, D2S bulbs will not fit your headlights. It must be a missprint or something if it says otherwise. It should say on the outer lense of your headlights as well.Cheers

[szh]

Ah! I must have been sleeping ... I missed that this is a question about a Q45. I'll leave this thread in here for a bit (to make sure that the OP sees my post perhaps) and then move it to the Q45 forum.

Z

[ZMARKUS]

Your 99Q takes D2R bulbs, D2S bulbs will not fit your headlights. It must be a missprint or something if it says otherwise. It should say on the outer lense of your headlights as well.Cheers

Thanks for clearing that up and the Ebay guy agrees as well. Now, can anyone tell me how dificult it is to put these bad boys in. I looked under the hood and I seen a cover behing the low beam area that must expose the bulb to be pulled. Both sides look tight but the battery being removed on one side may relieve it a bit. I'm concerned will I encounter something I'm not familiar with after removing the covers.

[maxnix]

He says he goes by an application guide and even told me the site which is {www.sylvania.com}

Then he doesn't know schnizzle from shinola. Sylvania is wrong and I have written them about this. The FGY33 is a reflector type headlight and uses D2R. The F50 is a projector type and uses D2S.

RTFSM!

The battery and airbox must be removed and you must have the correct security Torx bit. Call of email me once they are out and I can guide you. If you are anal and want the color temperature to be the same, buy two bulbs, preferably Sylvania. Be careful as not all eBay sellers are honest. If it is too cheap, something is not Kosher.

[lakeq45]

Had the same buld go out on my 01. I order a pair from http://myworld.ebay.com/akinaboy I think they were right at $100 shipped. They have been in for about 6 months now and working fine.

I got the Torx set from Sears. Security my A$$. If someone has your hood up and time to take out the battery and airbox to get the HID bulbs. Then I think a torx screw is not going to slow them down.

[maxnix]

I got the Torx set from Sears. Security my A$$. If someone has your hood up and time to take out the battery and airbox to get the HID bulbs. Then I think a torx screw is not going to slow them down.

It is not a standard Torx. It is a security bit because of the nipple in the middle of the star pattern. That is the point. Nothing is "secure."

[mxr662]

I have this set: http://www.harborfreight.com/c...91310

[lakeq45]

My point was that the only security it provides is for tool manufacturers. The first place I ever saw these was on a stall in a public bathroom. There is made sense. In my Q it just means I have to buy another set of tools.

And yes...Sears carries the "security" Torx. I actually just put back standard phillips head screws of the same thread type. No big deal for me since I have the tools now, but if I don't have the Q next time one goes out will save the next person a mild headache.

[ZMARKUS]

Then he doesn't know schnizzle from shinola. Sylvania is wrong and I have written them about this. The FGY33 is a reflector type headlight and uses D2R. The F50 is a projector type and uses D2S.

RTFSM!

The battery and airbox must be removed and you must have the correct security Torx bit. Call of email me once they are out and I can guide you. If you are anal and want the color temperature to be the same, buy two bulbs, preferably Sylvania. Be careful as not all eBay sellers are honest. If it is too cheap, something is not Kosher.

When I looked under the hood I knew the battery had to be removed and was in denial about the airbox, although you confirmed it as well as my own eyes . Good looking out on the Torx bit because I had no idea. I was willing to remove the battery but now I got a mild case of " ah damn " when it comes to the airbox.

[maxnix]

Air box is a breeze and removing it gives you a chance to clean it and MAF assembly. Check for corrosion and repair any you find.

3 special nuts with captive washers on back of each headlight assembly, 10 mm.

[ZMARKUS]

Had the same buld go out on my 01. I order a pair from http://myworld.ebay.com/akinaboy I think they were right at $100 shipped. They have been in for about 6 months now and working fine.

I got the Torx set from Sears. Security my A$$. If someone has your hood up and time to take out the battery and airbox to get the HID bulbs. Then I think a torx screw is not going to slow them down.

Yeah, thats who I'm ordering from. I just have to decide by the time they get here will I put them in or pay someone to . I may be making to much of removing the airbox and might just install them myself.

[maxnix]

I just have to decide by the time they get here will I put them in or pay someone to . I may be making to much of removing the airbox and might just install them myself.

Don't even. Airbox is a breeze.

[NightRiderQ45]

I've changed bulbs on my car with the airbox in place...

[ZMARKUS]

Im not sure how easy or hard it is to replace on a Y33 Q45, but I can refer you to a seller that I have done plenty of business with in the past. His ebay name is Akinaboy and here is a link to his ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/HID-CON...QtZkm

You will need to get D2R bulbs. The bulbs he sells are OEM brands Philips and I believe he also has Osram. I would stay away from aftermarket bulbs with different color ratings than OEM but the choice is yours.Cheers

Finally got around to ordering that bulb from your guy. Thanks for the reference, it save me much cash. Realized he even had used ones which he suggested if just changing one side. I agreed and ordered one for just $32 bucks after a %10 ebay coupon. Had it installed by one of my guys for $10 bucks. I know I know but I haven't purchased the special torx yet and really didin't want to bother with it. Color looks just like my other bulb.