I have a burned out headlamp. When I replaced the burned out bulb with a new one of the same type it burned out immediately. Afterward I noticed that I had left the light switch in the on position when I put in the new bulb. Could this cause the new bulb to blow out instantly? I am thinking of trying again, this time making sure that the light switch is in the off position. All other lights on the scooter work normally.
You may have shorter the bulb when installing with pwr on. Try it again and make sure you do not touch the bulb with your bear hands as the oils in your hands will contaminate the bulb and cause it to fail early.
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all of this work when all you need is the correct LED units
bulbs work which ever way the polarity is and bulb holders (sockets are always positive to the enter with the ground being on the outside)
by reversing the polarity at the battery terminals , other items that require a positive feed only , like the ignition module , converter etc will burn out
Flashers work through a relay and by reversing the polarity the coil used to close the points will not work
Replace all of the units that you have damaged by reversing the polarity and just connect the led 's up as you would a normal bulb
All of the rest is from you very limited knowledge of electrics
Replacing a burned-out headlamp is simple and doesn't require any tools.
First, buy a replacement bulb, type 9006 (low beams) When you open the package, be very careful that you don't touch the glass of the new bulb. The oil from your skin can cause the bulb to warp and explode when you turn it on.
Second, open the hood and locate the back of the burned-out headlamp. There will be an electrical connector on the back of the bulb, held in place with a locking connector. The lock is the small plastic tab in the middle of the connector. Press in on the bottom of this tab, and it should give slightly, releasing the lock. Hold this tab in place and push straight down on the connector, wiggling if needed, to unplug the old bulb.
Third, locate the lock ring that holds the bulb in place. This is a round plastic ring, about the size of a peanut-butter jar lid. Turn the lock ring about 1/4 turn clockwise (top of the ring should move towards the driver's side, bottom of the ring move towards the passenger side) If there's dirt build-up, this ring may be stuck. Tap gently with a screwdriver handle and try again. DO NOT use a hammer, or you'll break the headlamp housing!
Once you turn the lock ring, the old bulb should come straight out. Put the new bulb in place and do the steps in reverse order to finish:
- turn the lock ring counter-clockwise to lock the new bulb in place - push the electrical connector on until the lock tab "CLICK"s into place
Hi, to get to the head light bulb you need to take the tiller head apart by removing the screws that go up from the bottom. The top will lift off but be careful not to pull any wires off. This will give you access to the lamp at the front. make sure you replace the bulb with the same type and voltage.
Hi, To get to the head light bulb you need to take the tiller head apart by removing the screws that go up from the bottom. The top will lift off but be careful not to pull any wires off. This will give you access to the lamp at the front. Make sure you replace the bulb with the same type and voltage.
Check the fusebox and ensure that the correctly rated fuse is in the slot for your headlamps. Also, when installing the headlamp, wear gloves and try not to touch the glass with your hands. Make sure that you don't twist it too hard when installing as this can cause a small crack in the base and will make the lifespan very short for the bulb. If the next bulb goes out, take it to the dealer/repair shop- it most likely is an electrical problem sending an unregulated voltage or a spike to the bulb causing it to burn out quickly. When you install the new bulb, make sure that it doesn't flicker or shine brighter than the other headlamp - even when pressing the gas pedal. If so , it can indicate an electrical problem that needs to be addressed at the dealership/repair shop.
lift the bonnet and look behind the headlamp in question, there will be a few nuts that are holding the assembly to the front apron, remove them and also the electrical plug from behind the headlamp.
if it is only a bulb you have to replace you will find that where the electrical plug connects to the rear of the headlamp there is a rubber weatherproof boot which you remove, it will expose the rear of the halogen bulb, there will be a little metal spring type arm retaining the bulb,push the end of the spring towards the back of the headlamp and to the side and let it come back away from the headlamp, this will let the bulb come out and you replace it with the new bulb and replace the items in reverse order
SECTION 417-01: Exterior Lighting
2002 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Assembly —Headlamp
Removal and Installation WARNING: The halogen fog lamp bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope. NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp assembly until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bolt for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.
NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position. Release the ambient air temperature sensor.
Remove the radiator grille opening cover at the top shelf of the bumper.
Remove the radiator upper sight shield.
Remove the pin-type retainers.
Remove the radiator upper sight shield.
Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
Remove the three bolts.
Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the headlamp assembly.
1. Make sure headlamp is off and open hood. 2. Taurus model years 1990-1999: you must remove the whole headlamp to replace the bulb. Not a horrible task. Just annoying. 3. Facing the driver's side headlamp, and looking at the headlamp itself, at clock positions 8, 11 and 1 are the headlight housing screws. They all look the same. Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove these 3 screws and set them aside. 4. Just to the right of the "11 o'clock" housing screw is a bolt (same hexagonal 10mm sized top as the housing screws). This just needs a few turns to loosen it. 5. Gently pull the whole headlight forward. Now you can get at the bulb. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Now the headlamp is free to work with. Remove the bulb, replace with a new bulb, make sure the bulb housing cylinder is in place and reconnect the electical. 7. Place headlamp back into position. Line up screw holes. Tighten the bolt. Replace housing screws and tighten. 8. Passenger side headlamp is mirror image of driver's side. Screws at 11, 1 and 4 o'clock positions. Bolt should be to the left of the "1 o'clock" housing screw.
With all bulbs on this lamp being LED the fault has to be the individual bulb. Unfortunately these are not repairable or replacable. Is the lamp still within warranty? If so I'd get it back to BD.
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