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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: synergy_58 on December 20, 2005, 07:53:11 AM

Title: headlight bulb out
Post by: synergy_58 on December 20, 2005, 07:53:11 AM

Sorry for this one, but...on a '97 tracker, does the entire headlight have to be replaced when it's burned out or just the bulb?

If it's the entire headlight, where can I get one without having to sign the title over to the parts store?

Thanks!

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: hcgalvin on December 20, 2005, 08:14:23 AM

It's just the bulb.

And the SilverStars might make a great xmas present. ;)

(I've got them in mine and they rock).

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: synergy_58 on December 20, 2005, 08:39:42 AM

Great,  that should save me a bunch of money!

Thanks!

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: toolman21 on December 20, 2005, 01:51:06 PM

I would replace both of them, if one went, the other is probably close and dimmer than it was anyway.  The Silverstars impressed me, it was around 35 bucks for two bulbs at the parts store.

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: jzap on December 20, 2005, 04:06:21 PM

Pop the hood,
twist the little black retainer ring,
pull the socket and bulb out,
unplug the bulb,
plug new bulb into the socket on the wiring harness,
stick it in the housing,
twist the retainer ring back on...
close the hood.

Takes about a minute...   ...no tools required...

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: da_tub on December 20, 2005, 10:55:44 PM

and don't touch the bulb with your fingers... the oil on your skin causes the bulb to get a hot spot. and then your back to square one.....

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: Shilly on December 21, 2005, 06:43:52 PM

...and did we mention the Silverstars??   ;D

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: Toy Box on December 21, 2005, 07:58:41 PM

 Siliverstars are great I have them in my sam.

Title: Re: headlight bulb out
Post by: dwcrisp on December 21, 2005, 08:20:02 PM

Love those Silver Stars!  Funny how everyone has them and no one talks about them!
Super bright without that phony blue look!  Put mine on high in the woods at night and light up the world!

Oh and make sure you put them in right.  You can put them in upside down if you try hard enough and then your lights will look weird when you turn them on.  Just push them in the hole gently and twist the ring until it locks.  If it seems real hard then it may be upside down.