Anyone know how to access foglight bulb on I35?
#1
Anyone know how to access foglight bulb on I35?
I needed to make sure what type of bulb is used for fog lights on the I35 and decided to take a look today. But I can't figure out how to remove the housing from the bumper...can any I35 owners chime in please?
#3
There are some splash shields underneath the front bumper that you need to remove. If memory serves correctly there are a few plastic "rivets" that you'll need to pop out. Once those have been removed you should be able to pull the splash shield away from the bumper and remove the bulbs from the rear of the foglight housing.
#6
You dont need to remove the wheels. Just drive up on some ramps or something. The splash guards are just flat black pieces at each corner under the bumper. There are the plastic rivets and I also think there are a couple screws under there too... If I recall correctly.
The bulbs are 35w H3 bulbs. You can put in the 55w H3's but you need to do a little grinding on the bulb base.
The bulbs are 35w H3 bulbs. You can put in the 55w H3's but you need to do a little grinding on the bulb base.
#10
Lmao
Originally Posted by n3985
Sigh...never installed an H3 bulb before, sounds so much more complicated than a regular 9005/9006 bulb.
1) Simple Jack one side up, or slide your head underneath the front of the car, (if you have the ST-R lips, YOU need the jack).
2) Turn your wheel so that you can see behind the front wheel.
3) Unscrew two screws or just take out the push pins with a flat head driver so you can get behind the splash guards.
4) Push the splash guard to the side so you can access the foglights. You have two options now. You can change the bulbs now (skip to step 6) or you can continue to step 5.
5) Unscrew the bolt (screw) that holds the foglights in place and push forward on the foglight housing. The foglight housing should now be hanging in front of the bottom bumper.
6) Take out the old bulbs, insert new bulbs. Turn fog lights on (see if bulb works) put the car back together.
Follow steps 1-6 again for the other side. Your done. I have become a pro at changing foglights that it only takes a matter of minutes. I tried Polargs, Sylvanias, PIAA, Nokias and I know it easy TRUST me. If you are doing this procedure for over and hour, you should not try even attempt to install any other parts on your car by yourself because this is the easiest mod so far to do to on an I35/I30 A33.
#11
The pic is a bit blurry, but you should be able to see what I am talking about. If you look at the square cutout on the bulb base, this is the only difference between the 35w and 55w bulbs (well you know what i mean). In order to fit a 55w bulb you just need to to widen this by about 1mm on each side. Its really easy and will fit just like the 35w bulb.
#12
Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
The pic is a bit blurry, but you should be able to see what I am talking about. If you look at the square cutout on the bulb base, this is the only difference between the 35w and 55w bulbs (well you know what i mean). In order to fit a 55w bulb you just need to to widen this by about 1mm on each side. Its really easy and will fit just like the 35w bulb.
#14
Originally Posted by I35Junkie
I grinded my bulbs. I installed the Hella H3 55W Yellow Star bulbs and they look great.
LeeI35, what bulbs are you using in your av?
Look great!!!
LeeI35, what bulbs are you using in your av?
Look great!!!
Do you have a pic of your yellow bulbs on your car? I will like to see the differences between the Hella vs PIAA.
#15
WOW!
I just checked out prices on those Hella Yellow Stars... They are really cheap compared to the PIAA's. I think I spent over $50 when I bought a set.
You have any good pictures of the Yellow Stars Junkie? Do they perform well? (although we have crap fogs in the first place).
One of my PIAA's has burnt out and I was planning on buying some of those yellow glass capsules so i could use some cheaper fog bulbs... But if you like these Ill prolly try them first.
I just checked out prices on those Hella Yellow Stars... They are really cheap compared to the PIAA's. I think I spent over $50 when I bought a set.
You have any good pictures of the Yellow Stars Junkie? Do they perform well? (although we have crap fogs in the first place).
One of my PIAA's has burnt out and I was planning on buying some of those yellow glass capsules so i could use some cheaper fog bulbs... But if you like these Ill prolly try them first.
#16
NewLove,
I will get pics tonight if I can. Yeah, they are really cheap. I got them from http://www.rallylights.com/. I have had them in the past when I had my '97 Altima. They are pretty good and are good enough for me.
Lee,
The Lexus cars use a cover over their bulbs to get the most desired yellow appearance.
See you all tomorrow. I'm outta here.
I will get pics tonight if I can. Yeah, they are really cheap. I got them from http://www.rallylights.com/. I have had them in the past when I had my '97 Altima. They are pretty good and are good enough for me.
Lee,
The Lexus cars use a cover over their bulbs to get the most desired yellow appearance.
See you all tomorrow. I'm outta here.
#19
Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
No twisting, just put the bulb in place and there is a clip to hold it in. Have you even taken things apart to look at them yet? If you look at it Im sure you could figure it out.
#20
Originally Posted by n3985
I snuck under my car just now, and only saw one pop-rivet. Where is the other one? The closest other one I saw was a nut in front of the wheel.
#22
OK, I went under the car today and successfully removed the splash shield. BUT, for the life of me I couldn't get the fog light housing out. I removed two screwes, one near the fog light, which never came out no matter how much I turned, and another one on the bottom at the base of the housing. I couldn't see or feel any other screws, are there any others? Which screw(s) needs to be removed? And is it normal to need to push really hard for the housing to come out? After I got out the one on the bottom, I pushed and nothing happened.
#24
Hmmmmm... Thats wierd.
You should only need to remove the black one in the bottom of the housing. I guess you just need to push a little harder. Mine just about fell out on its own. Make sure you are pushing on the side with the fog bulb and not the corner light. There is a clip (not really a clip) holding in the cormer light side.
BTW, that other screw your were messing with that wouldn't come out... Well that's used for aiming the fogs, so yours are probably pointed really high right now (may want to check/ re-aim your fogs)
You should only need to remove the black one in the bottom of the housing. I guess you just need to push a little harder. Mine just about fell out on its own. Make sure you are pushing on the side with the fog bulb and not the corner light. There is a clip (not really a clip) holding in the cormer light side.
BTW, that other screw your were messing with that wouldn't come out... Well that's used for aiming the fogs, so yours are probably pointed really high right now (may want to check/ re-aim your fogs)
#25
Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
BTW, that other screw your were messing with that wouldn't come out... Well that's used for aiming the fogs, so yours are probably pointed really high right now (may want to check/ re-aim your fogs)
#27
its on a sticky miss newbiee...do a lil search its oppen for all members. hmm interesting to see n3985 as a newbie and asking how to take off the fog assembly when now he is did retro fits and stuff... shows how much ppl learn.
#31
That was me posting, and it was brought up so I asked. thanks, your attitude is appreciated
#32
So, I just bought a 2000 I30-T. I have had three Maximas (a 96 Auto, a 2000 GXE 5 speed and a 2000 SE 5 speed). Since those cars I have had a Lexus GS400 (note: do not drink and drive 300 hp cars....or any cars for that matter) and then an Acura TSX 6speed. This I30 is a "temporary" A to B car as I am in the mortgage business and wanted to free up some liquid cash. ANYWHO...this being my second day with the car I decided to change the burnt out fog light bulb this evening. After 30 minutes of trying to get that stupid little spring back in place whilst trying to fit my head AND my arm up into the wheel weel, I finally got frustrated and did a google search. And of course I was directed to the best car forum in the world, Maxima.org. I not only got the advice I needed (pull the lamp assembly OUT OF THE BUMPER....MORON!) but I also got a good chuckle from you guys berating yet another noobie. Man, I miss this place....
#33
Im planing on changing my fog light bulbs to yellow this upcoming weekend and I want an advice on what is the easiest way to do it ? I read thru this thread and it seems confusing.
I dont want to bust anything or break anything, so if anyone can give me some useful advice I'd appreciate it.
Also, these fog lights are what we use right ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...lenotsupported
I dont want to bust anything or break anything, so if anyone can give me some useful advice I'd appreciate it.
Also, these fog lights are what we use right ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...lenotsupported
#35
#39
Are these the correct bulbs for our fogs ? http://www.tdamotorsports.com/images/LB-NK-Y-H3_03.jpg