lightbulbs for front fogs

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lhd220turbo
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Post Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:22 pm

gents;

where do you buy your light bulbs from for your front fogs, one of mine has blown.

it looks as if they come complete in the bulb holder and wire attached
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Post Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:55 pm

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Post Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:02 pm

unsure, want to get the correct wattage bulb
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Post Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:18 pm

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Post Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:49 pm

Standard 55W 12V H3 bulb. DON'T touch the 'glass' with your fingers when fitting.
Also, (assuming these are facelift light), don't crawl under the car to fit them. Remove the plastic plug half way down the glass, unscrew the cross head screw behind, and the whole light comes out forwards.
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Post Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:59 am

aye, i've already removed the old light.

55w it is then
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