Are there any mechanics in the house?

[perks]

Or someone that knows whether I can change my left headlight by myself, or if I have to get it done?

I'm pretty handy, just need to know what to do.
Anyone?

 

[svenmn]

Should be able to depends on make of vehicle.

Sven

 

[Kitte]

You can usually do it by yourself, if your handy. Or sometimes if you flirt with the guys at the auto parts store. They will do it for you!

 

[Nora]

Perk, did you check to see if there are any help-guides online for your make and model? Also, check your car's user manual, if you have it. I found it in there for my '86 Toyota (back in the day) and it wasn't too hard.

 

[perks]

Or sometimes if you flirt with the guys at the auto parts store. They will do it for you!

that was a joke, right?

Nora, I'll check... thanks babyla

sven, thanks for that step by step help, it was a lifesaver.

 

[Myrrdin]

If the screws that hold the headlight on aren't rusty, it shouldn't be too difficult. Rusty threads and worn off screw heads are the main problem

 

[Gord]

If it is just the bulb it will take two secs - you dont need to take it in

Just open the bonnet and change the bulb from behind - there will be a screw catch in some models so you might need a screw driver

Any spare part shop will tell you what is the correct bulb for that make and model

 

[perks]

If it is just the bulb it will take two secs - you dont need to take it in

Just open the bonnet and change the bulb from behind - there will be a screw catch in some models so you might need a screw driver

Any spare part shop will tell you what is the correct bulb for that make and model

kickass, okay, I think it is just the bulb. cause the bright part works.

 

[someplace]

Ask Holden McCrank

Holden's my go-to guy for car/motor questions. His hobby is restoring old trucks -- he's extremely knowledgeable, helpful & informative.

(and he doesn't mind when I ask the stupid questions either -- he's such a doll!)

 

[Kitte]

that was a joke, right?

I have more then once had the guys at the auto parts store offer to help with little tasks such as changing wiper blades etc. I see no problem in accepting their help if they offer. But more often then not my ex or my neighbor takes care of all my cars needs. So, I am one of those helpless girly girls. I am ok with that.

 

[perks]

Re: Ask Holden McCrank

Holden's my go-to guy for car/motor questions. His hobby is restoring old trucks -- he's extremely knowledgeable, helpful & informative.

(and he doesn't mind when I ask the stupid questions either -- he's such a doll!)

thanks sugah

 

[greybeard]

You can usually do it by yourself, if your handy. Or sometimes if you flirt with the guys at the auto parts store. They will do it for you!

actually, this can get all kinds of thing done............

greybeard

 

[perks]

I have more then once had the guys at the auto parts store offer to help with little tasks such as changing wiper blades etc. I see no problem in accepting their help if they offer. But more often then not my ex or my neighbor takes care of all my cars needs. So, I am one of those helpless girly girls. I am ok with that.

Just as long as you're okay with that, for you.

For me, it just isn't the route I want to take.

It maybe more difficult for me to do it, but I'll have more pride if I do it myself, than if I use my sexuality/femininity to manipulate someone else into doing something I'm more than capable of accomplishing myself.

 

[JUDO]

Shoot! I saw your post, perks, and I thought maybe you just needed batteries or something. In which case, I have a whole drawer-full you're welcome to.


- Judo

 

[Kitte]

I'm more than capable of accomplishing myself.

There in lies the difference, with cars I am completely inept. I can do somethings and I do them myself. Oddly enough I can rebuild a carburator, but not change a tire. The fine motor details I am good with. Last time I tried to change a wiper blade I broke the assembly.

And the flirting part is a joke...I have however asked nicely for help and received it.

 

[perks]

Shoot! I saw your post, perks, and I thought maybe you just needed batteries or something. In which case, I have a whole drawer-full you're welcome to.


- Judo

*laughing*

Judo, you can help me with that anytiiiiiiiiiiime.

 

[kotori]

You can usually do it by yourself, if your handy. Or sometimes if you flirt with the guys at the auto parts store. They will do it for you!

That was going to be my suggestion too. Just tell them the make and model, the fact that the hi-beam works, etc., and generally they'll be able to tell you what to do if not actually volunteer to help.

 

[islandman]

I can fix it for you. It'll cost you though.

 

[perks]

I can fix it for you. It'll cost you though.

*laughing*

teach me to fish, dude, don't give me one.

 

[perks]

Holden is kickass, thanks someplace.

 

[The Heretic]

Oh Lit. person of the Ruffled Butt,

Depending on the age of your motor vehicle, there are generally two different kinds of headlamps:

1) Sealed beam where you must replace the whole headlamp (the lens, reflector and sealed internal filament [the light source - the part that gets hot and glows] are all on piece). This usually involves removing some small bits of body trim and a ring that holds the whole lamp in place. Do not make the mistake of removing the aiming apparatus and you won't have much problem.

2) Removable Halogen bulb inside a lens and reflector. Most newer US make cars and many Euro make cars going back some years have this arrangement. The bulb is removable - usually by opening up the engine hood, unscrewing some kind of locking ring and pulling out the socket and bulb.

This assumes the problem is the bulb - I am kind of confused by you saying that "the bright part works". The "bright part" is the bulb - at least it is the light source. The only other parts are the reflector (the chromed rear portion) and the lens (the glass front portion). If either one of those are broken with a Halogen bulb system then a repair can be costly and complicated.

For sealed beams it is minor both in cost and complexity, but with many halogen systems the headlamp assembly costs at least $100 and requires a bit of time and effort to R&R. That is why on my Toyota where I have a hole and crack in the lens I just taped over it with clear packaging tape to keep the water out.

Now that I taught you some of what I know about headlamps, will you come teach me what you know about oral sex?

 

[perks]

by the bright part, I meant "brights" you know that little bit of whatever that glows.

Anyway, thank you for the help, as for the head information, my knowledge is your knowledge, what would you like to know?

 

[The Heretic]

by the bright part, I meant "brights" you know that little bit of whatever that glows.

That is the filament. If that works, then what is broken? The glass lens?

BTW, I forgot to mention - if you replace the bulb in a Halogen bulb system, do not touch the glass bulb with anything, especially you hands; getting skin oil or other contamination on the bulb will cause problems later when it gets very hot.

Anyway, thank you for the help, as for the head information, my knowledge is your knowledge, what would you like to know? [/B]

I was hoping/hinting for you to give me a practical hands on demonstration of your knowledge.

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

Go Grab The Haynes Manual Fer Yer Vehicle!

Or someone that knows whether I can change my left headlight by myself, or if I have to get it done?

I'm pretty handy, just need to know what to do.
Anyone?

Then You Can Determine Wether Or Not You Can Do Whatever Repairs That Need Doing

It's Really A Money Saver If Yer Mechanically Inclined!

The Headlight Is An Easy One, Perky! Dollars Ta Donuts You Can Do It Yerself

 

[Weird Harold]

Or someone that knows whether I can change my left headlight by myself, or if I have to get it done?

Headlights and taillights are something that almost anyone can replace for themselves.

I take it that the light works on high-beams, but not on low beams? That sounds like a sealed beam headlight, and it's fairly esy to change one of those, but the exact procedure depends on the make and model of your car.

I'd suggest that you get a Chilton's Manual for your car -- not only does it have the step by step instructions for changing and light on your car, it has troubleshooting information for almost anything that goes wrong with your car so you have some idea of what to expect when you do have to take it to a shop.