low beam headlight

Bailey · Post by **Bailey** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:03 pm

Hi,

My 1989 MX5 has failed a warrant because one of it's headlights doesn't go on
low beam, but high beam is fine. Do I have to get a whole new headlight unit
or can the bulb just be replaced?

Thanks
Penny

baz.bodyshop · Post by **baz.bodyshop** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:56 pm

Hi they should be sealed unit so you have to replace the whole thing they
arent very expensive new or about $15 second hand.

poison · Post by **poison** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:14 pm

Hey Penny

As Baz said they are cheap, you can get a new one from Repco for probably
about $25 to $30. Teel them you want the "sealed beam". They are a common size
that fits many cars and should be in stock. Time to change one is 10mins. If
you are on the shore I can do it for you.

A thought. If you do any night driving on the open road, I would suggest this
is a good time to upgrade your lights. Many of us have changed them to what's
called semi-sealed. This costs about $105- all up and you get halogen bulbs
which are about 100% brighter. From Repco the semi sealed beams are (part No.
7019ss) $73.98 (a pair) and then you need to buy a pair of halogen bulbs for
$30 ish. Personally I hated the dim MX5 lights at night, and this is a must
really an awesome improvement, but if you don't do night driving much or wanna
save the $$$ go with option A and get the sealed beam.

Drop me an email if you're on the shore and I can help if
not I'm sure someone local will.

Cheers

Gazza
"PO1SON"