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Old 16-05-2007, 02:43 PM   #1
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One of my headlights only has the park lights when it's turned on, I'm guessing it's gonna have to be replaced.

What's a headlight worth these days ? Are they only available new thru Ford ?

Is getting the front bar off to replace it a headache ?

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Old 16-05-2007, 02:53 PM   #2
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It will be a dead globe or wiring issue Loxx, the headlight itself wont actually need replacing.
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Old 16-05-2007, 03:02 PM   #3
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The low beam is a H4, I think. A bit hard to replace on drivers side, but passengers is easier (unless you have the G&D box). Globe specs and even how to replace them are in the owners manual (around pg 48 IIRC).
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Old 16-05-2007, 04:10 PM   #4
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Oh ok, I though the whole unit would have to be replaced.

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Globe specs and even how to replace them are in the owners manual (around pg 48 IIRC).
Cheers, I'll see if I can dig the manual up at home.
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Old 16-05-2007, 06:22 PM   #5
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The low beam is a H4, I think.
I thought the XR's used H7 bulbs for both Hi and Low
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Old 16-05-2007, 06:35 PM   #6
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I thought the XR's used H7 bulbs for both Hi and Low
Nup H4 60/55w outer, high/low (as JC suggested).
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I thought the XR's used H7 bulbs for both Hi and Low
No, not H7s in an AU. H1s for High beam, and either H3 or H4 (whichever one has the plug, not the lead) for low beam. Same as normal AUs.
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Old 17-05-2007, 11:16 AM   #8
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My XR6 has H4's as Hi-Lows and H7's as the Hi's in the middle
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My XR6 has H4's as Hi-Lows and H7's as the Hi's in the middle
That would (should) be BA/F XR, but we're not referring to that model (hence the AU section). The AUXR has H1's as the high beam (inner) to clear up any confusion.
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Old 17-05-2007, 01:07 PM   #10
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Ok...so what car do I drive??? ...an AUIII XR6...
But I'm happy to be wrong

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Old 17-05-2007, 01:14 PM   #11
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Then you must be extremely happy. H4 and H1 they are. H7 won't even fit properly.
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Ok I stand corrected, been a while since I worked on an XR. was getting confused with the Fairlane (yeah I know they aint even simillar) but they do take H7s when you've pulled out a couple of hundred headlights in a year they all just sort of blur together
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Old 17-05-2007, 07:10 PM   #13
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you shouldn't need to find the manual. globe specs are on the glass cover. and they are really hard to get out!! i will never attempt it again.
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well my globe specs are on the glass cover anyway (series 3) don't know about the series 1 or 2
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Old 17-05-2007, 09:38 PM   #15
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No, not H7s in an AU. H1s for High beam, and either H3 or H4 (whichever one has the plug, not the lead) for low beam. Same as normal AUs.
i could have sworn i replaced the H7 globes (both low and high beam) in my mums AU2 Fairlane i cant remember but :P
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i could have sworn i replaced the H7 globes (both low and high beam) in my mums AU2 Fairlane i cant remember but :P
Sounds about right, they are H7........however "technically" it's an "NU" sooooooo it shouldn't count :
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i could have sworn i replaced the H7 globes (both low and high beam) in my mums AU2 Fairlane i cant remember but :P
But Fairlanes are different.

My ute is different now ... I run H1s for low beam.
Mainly because I have a different design headlight using a projector inside it.
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just replaced my headlight globe on my drivers side, probably the hardest light i have come across yet to change globes. if it was a council car this would definately be a 6 man job.
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just replaced my headlight globe on my drivers side, probably the hardest light i have come across yet to change globes. if it was a council car this would definately be a 6 man job.
I recently replaced all my globes with Narva Plus 50's (thanks for the tip Mech) and managed the drivers side without removing the battery. Once you work out how the clips work it's quite easy - unless you've got hands like Jack the Giant Killer.

I also recommend these globes for extra brightness + distance. I think it was somewhere around $70 to replace them all. Well worth it for country driving.
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I recently replaced all my globes with Narva Plus 50's (thanks for the tip Mech) and managed the drivers side without removing the battery. Once you work out how the clips work it's quite easy - unless you've got hands like Jack the Giant Killer.

I also recommend these globes for extra brightness + distance. I think it was somewhere around $70 to replace them all. Well worth it for country driving.
How did the lights go on your Tassie trip? In fact, how did the whole car go?
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How did the lights go on your Tassie trip? In fact, how did the whole car go?
We don't leave until June 12.

I've been doing mtce stuff and I'll put in in for a once over the week before we leave. Maxxis go on next week. Trans oil cooler next week as well.

I've made a sub enclosure for the boot (sits up on the ledge behind the rear seat) so floor space is free. It gets carpeted next week as well... big week, lol.

This weekend I'll make a bracket for the uhf aerial. I'm thinking of mounting it off the towbar. Probably just weld a bracket to the towbar and bolt an aerial mount onto that.

A few more bits and pieces to do and we'll be off.
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I have a small mount at the front right of my bonnet for my small UHF work aerial ... I am used to seeing it there now ... I guess it depends on how large your aerial is.

Good to hear you are happy with the globes ... I just blew one the other night ... good thing I had a spare sitting at home to use.
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Definitely recommend the Narva +50's.

Once you get used to how the clips work, it's not that hard to change the globes.

ronwest, just watch out for the wildlife. I just got back from Tas 6 weeks ago in mine.
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Ok...so what car do I drive??? ...an AUIII XR6...
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I'm not surprised at all, yours must've been one of the last of the AU III's rolling down the line amongst the first of the BA's.
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I have a small mount at the front right of my bonnet for my small UHF work aerial ... I am used to seeing it there now ... I guess it depends on how large your aerial is.
Well, I'm not one to brag but it is kinda big...

Actually its one of those <forgets brand> that you can add a piece for country driving and remove it for around town.

I only use the uhf on substantial trips away so the plan is to mount it off a bracket connected to the towbar on the passengers side rear (out of the way of the boot opening). That way I can use the hole for the trailer electricals for the aerial cable.
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ronwest, just watch out for the wildlife. I just got back from Tas 6 weeks ago in mine.
Yeah, but I figure in the middle of winter we'll all be holed up hibernating somewhere ;)

Which part of the boat did you buy?

Surely the price to get 2 x ppl and a car to Tassie return includes a piece of the boat?
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Ron, I ended up with the fridge magnet.

I had organised a twin share porthole cabin both ways.
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