Date:         Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:05:20 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Time to replace headlight
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So, Patti (We do remember Patti, right?),
  Do you understand how to get to the bulb?  When you get it out, it would
be wise to check it with an ohmmeter.  It is very possible that a corroded
connection at the socket has stopped it from working.
  Assuming it is bad, you need only buy the lowest price 9004 bulb if you
wish.  For extra money you can buy bulbs that cost a little more, give a
little more light and burn out a little sooner.  If it's the smaller square
high beam only that's dead, the bulb is different but I don't remember the
number.

Larry A.


On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Looking at the online vendors, it is clear that the headlamps consist of a
> housing with a bulb, and the prices are beyond sky high for the housing
> ($100 and up).  What I bought at Autozone for something like $25 bucks
> three years ago must have been the housing with the bulb included.
>  Certainly, to me at the time, it appeared to be no different from a sealed
> beam headlamp, and my inexperience must have told me it was that.
>
> So, I was wrong about it being a traditional sealed beam, but I did buy a
> rectangular glass part that fit into the grill in the same fashion as what
> I took out, and it did include the illuminator -- in other words it was
> complete to fill the space and to make light.  And it did not cost $100 or
> more, it cost about $25.
>
> BTW, thinking back some more about doing that job, the glass on my old
> lamp had a hole in it (road gravel?), and was wet inside.  I imagine that
> was why the bulb was bad.
>
> Sorry for the mistake.    mcneely
>
> ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> > So, what did I buy at Autozone?  What I removed looked like a sealed
> beam headlight, and it had no opening through which a bulb could be fit.
>  What I bought and installed looked like a sealed beam headlight, and had
> no opening through which a sealed beam could be fit.  It plugged into a
> receptacle behind the headlamp.  What is going on here?  mcneely
> >
> > ---- Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > > Patti,
> > >
> > > Do NOT buy the entire outer headlight assembly. It is not necessary,
> and
> > > also is not
> > > a sealed beam headlight. As an example, go to the bus depot site and
> look
> > > at their
> > > offerings of headlight assembly, AND the light bulb (9004) itself here:
> > > http://www.busdepot.com/lights-and-lenses?p=1
> > > For one thing, the price difference between $200 for the assembly,and
> > > $13.00 for the bulb,
> > > is scary.
> > >
> > > Yes, you can find these bulbs at almost any of your local auto supply
> > > stores. They are common.
> > > Both the high beam and low beam headlights have separate bulbs, and
> are not
> > > sealed beam lights.
> > >
> > > bob
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Patti, I got a replacement sealed beam headlamp for my 1991
> Volkswagen
> > > > Vanagon GL Campmobile at a local Autozone store.  I just used the
> model of
> > > > my vehicle, and got the right headlamp.  It is the whole sealed
> beam, not a
> > > > bulb.  mcneely
> > > >
> > > > ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > > > > Hi, everyone and happy holidays.
> > > > The headlight went out on my 1990 Westy automatic.  I've had it
> since 2007,
> > > > so I guess it's about time.  Will I need to replace the whole
> headlight
> > > > unit or just a bulb.  Whatever it is, can it be found in a local Pep
> Boys?
> > > >  I plan to replace both lights (for good measure!)  Can someone
> please give
> > > > me a make and model # of headlight that I should buy.  I'd
> appreciate any
> > > > pointers you send my way.
> > > > Thanks.
> > > > Patti
> > > >
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