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  1. 26-05-2012, 03:38 PM #1
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    Globe type for vrs

    Had my drivers side low beam headlight die today. Checked the manual is it's a h7 globe but there are different types/ brightness combinations. Can anyone assist to be more specific as I don't want two different globes installed.

    Thanks in advance

    Ben

    Ps. Would it be covered by warranty?
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  2. 26-05-2012, 03:51 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth View Post
    Had my drivers side low beam headlight die today. Checked the manual is it's a h7 globe but there are different types/ brightness combinations. Can anyone assist to be more specific as I don't want two different globes installed.

    Thanks in advance
    Generally, the best practice is to always replace bulbs as a pair. This is done as it's likely that the other one will fail within a short distance or time, as well as avoiding different levels of light output.

    You can then store the working one in your car as a spare emergency bulb.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth View Post
    Would it be covered by warranty?
    Unlikely.
    Bulbs are considered consumables, which are not covered under warranty - by any vehicle manufacturer.
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  3. 26-05-2012, 04:12 PM #3
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    Cheers for the quick reply. What bulb type would be recommended?
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  4. 26-05-2012, 10:50 PM #4
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    Get a couple of 55W H7 +30% brightness bulbs.

    Typically Narva or SCA/Repco etc branded.
    They'll work great.

    I, myself, have defaulted back to my 55W H7 Narva Platinums.
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    Update. Had the bulb replaced at skoda today. $25 fitted same as standard. Can't beat that. Great service
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  6. 28-05-2012, 04:28 PM #6
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    Richmond charged me $75 the other day for the same thing! Thieves!!
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    DIY: $5 for bulb from SCA.

    Getting the headlight section out is a PITA, but apart from that its all good.
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    removing the headlight is hard? dude youre the light master! lol

    its easy, if it takes longer than 30 seconds, something is wrong
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  9. 05-06-2012, 07:21 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth View Post
    Update. Had the bulb replaced at skoda today. $25 fitted same as standard. Can't beat that. Great service
    which dealership?

    Got into the car tonight to find that BOTH my headlights weren't working
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  10. 05-06-2012, 09:35 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4thchicken View Post
    Got into the car tonight to find that BOTH my headlights weren't working
    That sounds weird. Both going at the same time? Could be a co-incidence but I would first check fuses or relays before changing bulbs.
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