DIY Series 54: Car Headlamp Bulb Replacement (H4 Bulb)

Symptoms:

Car headlamp was blown

Findings:

Found it is using H4 Bulb (Osram H4 12V  60/55W)

Photos:

1. Types of headlamps (Target: H4 Bulb)
2. H4 bulb connector
3. Look for the H4 bulb connector in your car
4. Press both side to release it
5. H4 bulb connector was released
6. Remove the rubber cover
7. Rubber cover was removed
8. Check the clip holder
9. Press the clip holder towards each other to detach it
10. Clip holder was detached
11. Remove the blown H4 bulb, replace with a new bulb
12. Re-attach the clip holder
13. Reinsert the rubber cover
14. Reconnect the H4 bulb connector

Tools required:

NIL

Cost involved:

• H4 Headlamp Bulb = US$2 to US$3

Savings:

• Labour Charges = US$2 to US$3

Reference:

List of automotive light bulb types - Wikipedia
Car Bulb Fittings: Different Bulb Bases