Switching DRL's bulbs?

remarqable23 · 02-13-2010, 01:02 AM

I just received my Nokya bulbs. Does anyone have any DIY steps on how to switch the bulbs out?

Thanks.

curtis265 · 02-13-2010, 01:06 AM

1. open hood
2. locate highbeam bulb
3. disconnect the harness
4. twist the bulb out
5. put the new bulb in and twist into place (you should hear a satisfying click)
6. plug the harness back in
7. repeat for other headlamp - you may need to remove the coolant overflow resovoir
8. close the hood.

don't forget to test it out all the way through

Dar-Dar · 02-13-2010, 01:09 AM

And don't forget to put the ebrake down to see if the drls work or not.

remarqable23 · 02-13-2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

1. open hood
2. locate highbeam bulb
3. disconnect the harness
4. twist the bulb out
5. put the new bulb in and twist into place (you should hear a satisfying click)
6. plug the harness back in
7. repeat for other headlamp - you may need to remove the coolant overflow resovoir
8. close the hood.

don't forget to test it out all the way through

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dar-Dar

And don't forget to put the ebrake down to see if the drls work or not.

Thank you both. I will be trying it tomorrow.

curtis265 · 02-13-2010, 01:15 AM

Lemme know if yuo need any pix.

I dono if there's a DIY on this, lol...

i didn't know about the handbrake thing, i don't have DRL's

remarqable23 · 02-13-2010, 03:58 AM

BTW, dumb question but should I disconnect the battery?

***wilbert recinos*** · 02-13-2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remarqable23

BTW, dumb question but should I disconnect the battery?

no need for that bro!

MugenSivic · 02-13-2010, 07:39 AM

I found the driver side bulb almost impossible to do without removal of the battery. I have large hands though.

remarqable23 · 02-13-2010, 06:33 PM

Oh man, it was harder than I thought. It was a tougher than I thought to get the harness off. I ended up taking out the battery cause my hands couldn't fit in the tight area. But I'm definitely happy with the results. Thanks for the help guys.

Fleet Admiral · 02-13-2010, 07:13 PM

I did my DRLs and Lows in Nokya Arctic Whites. They look pretty cool because they start blue when you first turn them on but they even out into a white with a super light blue hue.

curtis265 · 02-13-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MugenSivic

I found the driver side bulb almost impossible to do without removal of the battery. I have large hands though.

Lol guys, my small asian hands could fit once i took the coolant overflow resovoir out.

I tried to get yellow tint bulbs the other day, but i bought MTEC golden style bulbs (no yellow tint but yellow light)

so my headlights don't look as cool as urs

and i can't seem to find nokya bulbs anywhere in aus.

G-Ray · 02-13-2010, 10:10 PM

are high beams 9004 or 9006? me 4got! i think i want to do this also

curtis265 · 02-13-2010, 10:15 PM

9005's

remarqable23 · 02-14-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

Lol guys, my small asian hands could fit once i took the coolant overflow resovoir out.

I tried to get yellow tint bulbs the other day, but i bought MTEC golden style bulbs (no yellow tint but yellow light)

so my headlights don't look as cool as urs

and i can't seem to find nokya bulbs anywhere in aus.

My small asian hands couldn't get in there :/ It was too painful so I just took out the battery + the coolant overflow res.

peterrr · 02-14-2010, 12:21 AM

why dont you go through the fender liner? much easier

curtis265 · 02-14-2010, 02:52 AM

Pain in the ass to get that whole process going.

Fleet Admiral · 02-14-2010, 06:02 AM

Yo get the passenger side you DO have to go through the fender lining.

Chillout · 02-14-2010, 06:47 AM

What size bulbs are the drls? Also since you replacing the high beams, I take it that your high beams will appear yellow in color. Is that legal? I'm considering doing it too but def. don't need any unwanted attention.

remarqable23 · 02-14-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chillout

What size bulbs are the drls? Also since you replacing the high beams, I take it that your high beams will appear yellow in color. Is that legal? I'm considering doing it too but def. don't need any unwanted attention.

I rarely use my high beams but they are yellow if I decide to use em.

Whatsacivic? · 02-14-2010, 01:58 PM

just wondering i like the mod thinking of doing it to my car XD!

02-13-2010, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
remarqable23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 804	Switching DRL's bulbs? I just received my Nokya bulbs. Does anyone have any DIY steps on how to switch the bulbs out? Thanks.
	Tweet

02-14-2010, 01:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
Whatsacivic? Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dothan Age: 23 Posts: 498 Thomas	so those are the high beams and they are the 9005's? just wondering i like the mod thinking of doing it to my car XD!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Have a question with my DRL's.....	duy2006si	Lighting, H.I.D.'s, & Neon	3	06-11-2008 12:18 AM
where to get nice yellow bulbs for the DRL's and fogs	Civicn33b	Lighting, H.I.D.'s, & Neon	5	02-24-2008 09:39 PM
NOKYA bulbs for DRL's/Highbeam...9005 or 9006?	JaY_JaY	Lighting, H.I.D.'s, & Neon	1	11-27-2007 04:53 AM
Got my 8thcivic stickers and yellow bulbs for DRL's	07LX	Introduction & Pictures	10	09-12-2007 06:01 PM
DRL's	riceracr99	Do It Yourself Articles	31	02-03-2006 01:25 PM

02-13-2010, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
curtis265 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 4,079	1. open hood 2. locate highbeam bulb 3. disconnect the harness 4. twist the bulb out 5. put the new bulb in and twist into place (you should hear a satisfying click) 6. plug the harness back in 7. repeat for other headlamp - you may need to remove the coolant overflow resovoir 8. close the hood. don't forget to test it out all the way through

02-13-2010, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dar-Dar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Jersey Age: 23 Posts: 8,083 Darwin	And don't forget to put the ebrake down to see if the drls work or not.

02-13-2010, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
curtis265 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 4,079	Lemme know if yuo need any pix. I dono if there's a DIY on this, lol... i didn't know about the handbrake thing, i don't have DRL's

02-13-2010, 03:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
remarqable23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 804	BTW, dumb question but should I disconnect the battery?

02-13-2010, 07:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
MugenSivic Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 88	I found the driver side bulb almost impossible to do without removal of the battery. I have large hands though.

02-13-2010, 06:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
remarqable23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 804	Oh man, it was harder than I thought. It was a tougher than I thought to get the harness off. I ended up taking out the battery cause my hands couldn't fit in the tight area. But I'm definitely happy with the results. Thanks for the help guys.

02-13-2010, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fleet Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gulf Coast, MS Age: 19 Posts: 1,050 Warren	I did my DRLs and Lows in Nokya Arctic Whites. They look pretty cool because they start blue when you first turn them on but they even out into a white with a super light blue hue.

02-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
G-Ray Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: @home Posts: 847 time iz money, so iz $peed	are high beams 9004 or 9006? me 4got! i think i want to do this also

02-13-2010, 10:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
curtis265 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 4,079	9005's

02-14-2010, 12:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
peterrr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 24 Posts: 2,807 kul hwip	why dont you go through the fender liner? much easier

02-14-2010, 02:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
curtis265 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 4,079	Pain in the ass to get that whole process going.

02-14-2010, 06:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
Fleet Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gulf Coast, MS Age: 19 Posts: 1,050 Warren	Yo get the passenger side you DO have to go through the fender lining.

02-14-2010, 06:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
Chillout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse, NY Age: 28 Posts: 510 Mike - 11' Subie Forester XT	What size bulbs are the drls? Also since you replacing the high beams, I take it that your high beams will appear yellow in color. Is that legal? I'm considering doing it too but def. don't need any unwanted attention.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
8th Generation Honda Civic Forum Advertisement