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04-13-2009, 01:39 PM
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Stupid newbie headlamp question
Looking to replace a front headlamp bulb on a '91 350SD (a Halogen 9004), and I can't figure out -- doh! -- how to remove the assembly to get at the bulb.
 Any assistance or links to online instructions is appreciated.
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04-13-2009, 10:17 PM
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Yup. Remove the cover, and then rotate the locking ring to remove the lamp.
Don't spend any extra money on fancy bulbs. The beam pattern of 9004 lamps is inherently bad due to the lamp design. Save your pennies and get a set of ecodes. -Jason
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E.
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04-14-2009, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
 I have normal SilverStars in my W124, and it has excellent light on the road as well. The ease of changing bulbs on the newer assemblies is SO nice compared to the sealed beam setup....those are a PAIN!
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#6
04-14-2009, 03:55 PM
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I went from Silverstars in DOT headlights in the 87 SDL to basic 55w Osrams in E-codes and there was a less white light where light should be vs very white light where it wasn't useful. We have Silverstars in the Caravan where they're a good compromise because E-codes are cost prohibitive. Silverstars are better than regular halogen but they have 25-30% the service life.
Don't get me wrong, I think Silverstars are better than folks like Messers Stern and Berg give them credit for. And I respectfully disagree with pawoSD that DOT lamps with a bulb upgrade are any improvement over E-codes. Once you get used to the cutoff beam, driving with DOT lamps is like driving in fog with high beams on. Sixto 87 300D
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#7
04-14-2009, 07:51 PM
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Ya, 9004 and 9007 lamps are physically incapable of having a good high beam pattern. With good bulbs the OEM ecode lights provide excellent lighting.
-J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E.
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