Headlight Bulbs for a W463 LWB
Hi Guys,
Just searched through the forum technical section, the headlight bulb on My 500 LWB RHD has 'popped'. I went to the local Stealership and they said it was an old H4, and most modern Mercs have H7???? (what ever an H7 is)
Now I am not a technical guy (my posts probably show), and I have read through the posts, but they all refer to LHD's or people want to go from LHD to RHD. Can any one let me know what the correct part number is so I can order it?
Many thanks
Spider1V
dont get it from mercs for god sakes!!!
an h4 is a standard halogen twin filament bulb.
na car parts shop will sell them, you can get dozens of different types, but as long as it is h4 it will fit, ie higher wattage for more light ( but more current, may not be good for cabling, also not technically road legal).
i would recommend bosch cool blue that give a bit of a different colour and seem to light better as a result.but dont forget if you do get anything other than a bog standard replacement, get two!
h7 is also a standardised halogen fitting but it is single filament.
The posts you are reading about LHD/RHD conversions refer to the entire headlight - not the bulb. You can get suitable bulbs from most auto parts dealers.
If you want more light with the standard 460/461/463 headlights, get a pair of 55/100 watts H4 lamps.... yes, they are illegal but the MOT man won't ever know unless you tell him and yes, the electrical system of any GWagen can cop with them. Much better light for peanuts.
i have just fitted a set of PHILLIPS 12v 60/55w H4's called X-treme Power.
the box says that they are the most powerful street legal bulb.
£25 a pair £30 retail. i think they are worth it.
( the reason i changed to these was because my alternator was overcharging and blew the bulbs :shock: )
Blimey,, are they gold plated or something? :D
Spider's car fitted with brilliance bulbs this afternoon, good to meet you sir, and let me tell you GWOA members, that is one luvverly Gee - lucky fella !!!
just got in and had time to check these bulbs out....
they are not far off the xenons on my amg cab :shock:
jonnyboy wrote:Spider's car fitted with brilliance bulbs this afternoon, good to meet you sir, and let me tell you GWOA members, that is one luvverly Gee - lucky fella !!!
Many thanks all and apologies for the delay in my response. J you did a fantastic job, hope you enjoyed the v.v. small test drive, happy to let you take out out longer next time!
Thanks all - finally chose Halfords H4/60 that John helped me fix in (14.95 buy one get one free at the moment)
Not bad
Spider1V
I had exactly those fitted to my UK-spec C180T a few years back and was entirely happy about them.
Many thanks all and apologies for the delay in my response. J you did a fantastic job, hope you enjoyed the v.v. small test drive, happy to let you take out out longer next time!
Not bad
Spider1V
The pleasure was entirely mine mate, see you soon.......
i guess you guys have a point
"you dont miss what your not used to..."
as for the 100w bulbs available on the uk market,police (in essex) use a light meter and can tell you exactly what bulbs you have fitted on the spot :shock: :shock:
NEVER SEEN THEM IN LONDON. You only see bloody cameras in london anyway. more and more of it everyday. annoying
No, neither have i. More rumour then fact i would imagine. Never even had a MOT guy notice 100w bulbs either.
No, neither have i. More rumour then fact i would imagine. Never even had a MOT guy notice 100w bulbs either.
Yes but (y)our MOT guy can't even tell LHD from RHD....
that comes in very handy @ MOT time :lol:
as i mentioned before,you get what you pay for :wink:
thats why we drive G wagens........right :(
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Many thanks all and apologies for the delay in my response. J you did a fantastic job, hope you enjoyed the v.v. small test drive, happy to let you take out out longer next time!
Thanks all - finally chose Halfords H4/60 that John helped me fix in (14.95 buy one get one free at the moment)
Not bad
Spider1V