Got the infamous CC-ID 131 code which of course meant I'd have to buy the overly expensive angel eye bulbs for the halogen Valeo headlights. The rings are dim in this configuration and have almost no functionality, basically just decorative.
So Valeo designed the headlights to force user to replace the entire bulb holding housing with the bulb together. Options in price vary usually $55-$60 per bulb if you look for 63112179077. You can see the contraption below, the reflector is actually aluminum with glass shield in front, justifying the cost.
There are a few guides I found to replace just the bulb, but this is unique to Valeo lights and an option for those like me not interested in LED alternative.
Napa has the bulb I wanted, link and some info below.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/LMA17833
Miniature Bulb Type T-2 1/2 Bulb 5/16 in. (8.5 mm) Dia
Overall Diameter 8.5 mm
Overall Length 1.29 in. / 33 mm
Volts Design Volts Primary 12
Watts Design Watt Primary 10
1. Start by getting to the bulb. The directions I've read have you remove the wheel. I say go from the top for the driver side (I've not done passenger side but I'd try top too). Remove airbox and unclip the large cover for the light.
2. In the image below you can see there's just enough room to put a T15 socket into the bulb screw to either remove by hand or use 1/4 in socket driver. Remove both screws and connector. Instead of pulling, you have to twist the assembly slightly to unclip it from optic receptors.
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3. Having removed the assembly, have to now separate bulb socket from reflector. I simply broke the plastic tabs melted onto the housing. See pics, try to be careful not to remove too much material to fasten it later.
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4. The bulb inside is simply a twist and turn bayonet type. 12V, 10W Phillips with 12082 as p/n. I took a pic with the bulb I bought and they look almost the same. Replace the bulb and assemble.
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5. You can see a nice fit of the new bulb inside the socket.
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6. I used an old soldering iron to make holes inside the remaining material of the 2 tabs of the socket. The expansion of plastic filled the space in aluminum holes. Per image, you can see now the socket is secure again. Also shows I will have to break tabs again to replace bulb later.
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7. Test to make sure light works before putting the airbox back in!
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So Valeo designed the headlights to force user to replace the entire bulb holding housing with the bulb together. Options in price vary usually $55-$60 per bulb if you look for 63112179077. You can see the contraption below, the reflector is actually aluminum with glass shield in front, justifying the cost.
There are a few guides I found to replace just the bulb, but this is unique to Valeo lights and an option for those like me not interested in LED alternative.
Napa has the bulb I wanted, link and some info below.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/LMA17833
Miniature Bulb Type T-2 1/2 Bulb 5/16 in. (8.5 mm) Dia
Overall Diameter 8.5 mm
Overall Length 1.29 in. / 33 mm
Volts Design Volts Primary 12
Watts Design Watt Primary 10
1. Start by getting to the bulb. The directions I've read have you remove the wheel. I say go from the top for the driver side (I've not done passenger side but I'd try top too). Remove airbox and unclip the large cover for the light.
2. In the image below you can see there's just enough room to put a T15 socket into the bulb screw to either remove by hand or use 1/4 in socket driver. Remove both screws and connector. Instead of pulling, you have to twist the assembly slightly to unclip it from optic receptors.
3. Having removed the assembly, have to now separate bulb socket from reflector. I simply broke the plastic tabs melted onto the housing. See pics, try to be careful not to remove too much material to fasten it later.
4. The bulb inside is simply a twist and turn bayonet type. 12V, 10W Phillips with 12082 as p/n. I took a pic with the bulb I bought and they look almost the same. Replace the bulb and assemble.
5. You can see a nice fit of the new bulb inside the socket.
6. I used an old soldering iron to make holes inside the remaining material of the 2 tabs of the socket. The expansion of plastic filled the space in aluminum holes. Per image, you can see now the socket is secure again. Also shows I will have to break tabs again to replace bulb later.
7. Test to make sure light works before putting the airbox back in!
