How to change an MGTF Headlight - Headlamp bulb.

How to change an MGTF Headlight - Headlamp bulb. was created by Leigh Ping

Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34784
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Headlamp - Headlight bulb changing - Headlight MGTF H7 Bulb changing procedure to be followed - Bulb HB3a required.

Bulb List - Bulb locations and types.
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Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34791
Very useful how to. Nice one Leigh :broon: :broon: :broon:

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Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34798
I think it is worth mentioning that touching or getting grease etc on the glass part will damage/shorten the life of the lamp as it will cause a hot spot. Always handle by the metal part and be careful not to touch the glass against anything. Keep the protective paper cover on as long as possible if fitted.
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Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34802
Excellent. Just the sort of useful how to we are looking for. :thumbsup:


Replacing a headlight bulb on the F is similar. The only difference is that the covers are made of plastic rather than rubber, and rotate a few degrees to lock in place.

My Mk2 F uses H1 bulbs for the main and dipped beam. :yesnod:

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Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34804
I'm wearing gloves in the pics. But, I've mentioned it on the bulb pic now.
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Posted 13 years 2 weeks ago #34815
I just thought you had wrinkled hands. ;)
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Posted 13 years 1 week ago #34818

David Aiketgate wrote: Excellent. Just the sort of useful how to we are looking for. :thumbsup:


Replacing a headlight bulb on the F is similar. The only difference is that the covers are made of plastic rather than rubber, and rotate a few degrees to lock in place.

My Mk2 F uses H1 bulbs for the main and dipped beam. :yesnod:


The Mk1 MGF also uses H1 (55w) bulbs for dip and main beam :thumbsup:
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Replied by Baytown on topic How to change an MGTF Headlight - Headlamp bulb.

Posted 11 years 4 months ago #128339
G'day fellas.
I was speaking on Shout Box last night but now can't find the thread re replacement HB3A high beam globes for my 2004 MGTF 160.
Can someone please point me to the best bulbs and supplier (or Ebay) re these. I've searched and searched but can't identify a suitable "upgrade" bulb from the standard high beam bulb which is less than brilliant. I want to stay with normal upgraded bulbs vs HID.
They need to be willing to post to Australia.
Thanks for any guidance and best wishes.

Ken
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Replied by Tourbillon on topic How to change an MGTF Headlight - Headlamp bulb.

Posted 11 years 4 months ago #128343
Ken,

These guys are pretty good http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/HB3A-9005XS-headlight-bulbs/?bulb_search=car&end=front and they will ship to Oz. However i am sure you can find Osram bulbs locally.

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Posted 11 years 4 months ago #128399
Nice how-to LP :broon:

Worth pointing out that if you do touch the glass bit then wipe it clean with spirit based solvent.
My Halfords bulb set for French abroady- type stuff includes some solvent wipes.

It will be all right in the end. If it isn't all right yet, then it is not yet the end..

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Posted 11 years 4 months ago #128403
Thanks again TB.
Good on you.

Ken
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