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Re: Bulb replacement HELP! [psu3] by allmet33
Apr 07, 2008 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: psu3 (Apr 05, 2008 1:47 pm)

PSU3,
 
For whatever reason, the owner's manual tells you to remove the headlight housing to replace the bulbs. However, Hyundai didn't make that an easy task to do. While Hyundai states you should remove the housing, it is not necessary to perform a bulb change. The first time will be an exercise of patience as you get familiar with the way the clip works and the orientation of the bulb (there's a tab that must face downward on the bulb flange). Once you've done it and become familiar with it...it's actually pretty easy to do with the housing in place.
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Re: Yellow Headlights [allmet33] by rgb42
Apr 07, 2008 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 31, 2008 9:31 am)

I purchased the Silverstars for my '02 Altima, but they kept burning out on me. I thought maybe that was then, and this is now so I did a google and ran into a couple of forums with up to date posts. It seems like many are still having the problem of the Silverstars having a lack of longevity. Didn't see any posts regarding the Silverstar Ultras. Any info???
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Re: Yellow Headlights [rgb42] by allmet33
Apr 07, 2008 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: rgb42 (Apr 07, 2008 10:15 am)

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...I seemed to get as much out of the Silverstars as I did the stock lights to be honest. I think it has a lot to do with how you burn them. If you use them on ALL the time...yeah, they have a short life. However, if you just run them at night or situations that require headlights...they seemed to last as long as regular bulbs.
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Re: Yellow Headlights [allmet33] by rgb42
Apr 07, 2008 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Apr 07, 2008 10:18 am)

Mike ... don't get me wrong, not 'bashing' the Silverstars in a mean way. It was simply that I had a heck of a problem with them in the '02 Altima and finally ended up putting the originals back in and saying to heck with it. I really would like to try to Silverstars again (the yellow cast of these headlights on the new Azera drive me nuts now), but, well, what's the old saying ... o yeah, "once bitten ..." . I was pretty disappointed when I googled Silverstar and found the up to date remarks/comments on people still having that problem. I only drive with the lights on at night, or during the day if it's raining or snowing (state law). I might go ahead and try the Ultras .. will check on the packaging to see what the warranty is first.
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Re: Yellow Headlights [rgb42] by allmet33
Apr 07, 2008 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: rgb42 (Apr 07, 2008 10:49 am)

Oh no...I wasn't taking it that way at all. I do know that I came across the same thing on what you found as well. If you're unsure about the Siverstars...GE makes one called the Nighthawk.
 
Silverstar vs. Nighthawk
 
The only problem is...finding them.
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Re: Yellow Headlights [allmet33] by ratledge
Apr 09, 2008 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Apr 02, 2008 9:38 am)

Be careful - you've got to look if you have a later assembly date '07 or an '08 Azera, guys! Many are the OSRAM-only H11b (quick change 90 degree parallel) bulbs and NOT the normal H11 bulbs. The *IS* no aftermarket upgrade for the H11b. Your only real option is to get some H9 sockets and replace the original wiring sockets and 'upgrade' to the 2100 lumen (vice 1350 for H11/H11b) bulbs. These H11/H11b bulbs seem to have cured the problem with the '06 & early assembly '07 models not showing enough light to get you beyond 40-45mph without overdriving your lights.
 
I put the OSRAM "Rallye" H9 burner on an H7 socket bulbs in my high beams, and the difference is "night and day" (I'm in a Black on Black '08 Azzy Ultimate). They are not DOT approved (mark 'off-road use only') but they certainly look and work just fine for me. Of course, I only drive off-road anyway (cough, cough)...
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fog lights not lighting by medic481
Apr 09, 2008 (10:46 pm)
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Hi there- I noticed the other day that my fog lights don't come on when I rotate the little switch. I could have sworn they were working when I bought the car in December. I drove to L.A. and did not notice any problems. Anyone know anything about this? BTW does anyone know a good dealer shop near West Hollywood?
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Re: fog lights not lighting [medic481] by hjc1
Apr 10, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: medic481 (Apr 09, 2008 10:46 pm)

For the fog lights to work you have to have your driving lights on.
The fog lights shut off when the high beam light on
If your fog light don't do this you have a problem.
Can't help you on a West Hollywood dealer but I have a good one in Madison, WI :=)
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Re: Yellow Headlights [ratledge] by rgb42
Apr 10, 2008 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: ratledge (Apr 09, 2008 11:59 am)

So Mike, as you and I both have the '08 Azera, tell me what the proper bulbs are to purchase? O ... into the Civil War, eh?
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For anyone interested by allmet33
Apr 15, 2008 (10:51 am)
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I contacted a company out in California...Supreme Power and spoke with a guy there that said they have an HID conversion kit for $200. He said it's pretty much plug and play and very easy to set up. The only thing you have to do is find a place to mount the ballast and the rest is history.
 
By the way...the reason I contacted them was one of my fog lights burned out and I was having a bugger of a time finding a replacement (H8) bulb, as AutoZone doesn't carry them, nor does Advanced Auto. So...I jumped on the 'net and did a search and they came up. They have two to choose from...a superwhite (which has more of a blue hue than being white and a yellow (amber bulb)...either one for $20. Since I have just installed the Siverstart Utras, I don't want the fogs looking blue and the low beams looking white, so...I'll go with a more Euro look and go with the amber bulb.
 
I'll let you know how it goes!!!

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