This is BY FAR THE BEST video on the subject out of the 12 that I viewed! Thank you! You were the ONLY one who actually showed: 1) the tabs, 2) physically removing and installing the bulb. Great presentation; easy voice to listen to; very good camera work. Way to go!
@friendlymechanic97783 ай бұрын
Thank you glad it was helpful! 👍🏼
@JimmyS1981 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone that shows the HID housing clips up close & how to remove the low beam. Thanks!
@bradleyfisk261711 ай бұрын
I have tried for 2 hours to find those housing eclipse. Now I know where to look. Thank you for a great video!
@MsPgraham7711 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase bulb from
@friendlymechanic977811 ай бұрын
I got mine from the dealer.
@JimmyS198111 ай бұрын
@@MsPgraham77 I got mine on prime for a fraction of the cost the dealer charges. Installed them and they’re working great so far 🤞
@tonyrulli62946 ай бұрын
Jeep could have made things a lot easier with a slightly longer cord & a slightly larger opening. I had the hardest time getting the bulb back in. Finally figured it out with the old bulb. Had to slide it in at a slight angle to get one side past the metal fins, then slightly straighten and it almost felt like it snapped in. Once I got it a couple of times it was easy. Passenger side was easier - did that side first.
@bradleyparis50723 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! As others have said below, this is the only one that explains how to do the HID version and shows what exactly you have to do to get the bulb out. The up close video of the twisting lock mechanism with the tabs was invaluable. The view after you had taken the bulb out was super helpful as you can actually see the part you need to twist. I don’t think I would have finished this job without it, but after seeing that portion of the video, I did this whole task in about 15 minutes. Getting the new bulb in is quite challenging, but as long as you are gentle and patient, it does go back in there. It was harder with my big ass hands but I got it eventually. Thank you again!
@prw2111 ай бұрын
Good sir, this video saved me over $800!!! The dealership wanted $300 for the bulb and 2.5h of labor to change the bulb. I found the bulb online for $60 and did it myself in less than 15m. Even for a super novice tinkerer, this was soooo easy with your video. Thank you so much!!
@friendlymechanic977811 ай бұрын
Wow that’s amazing!! I’m so glad I was able to help you save so much!
@JimmyS198111 ай бұрын
Yup! He’s not kidding ! Jeep here in Cornelius, NC wanted $300 for EACH bulb + LABOR $$$ !!! We saved ourselves A LOT OF $$& 🙏🏻
@yungioptf10 ай бұрын
@@JimmyS1981same in Charlotte!!!
@smo844 ай бұрын
I THOUGHT I had my new bulbs installed correctly until I noticed they were dimmer than should be. They weren’t in the full way, I didn’t realize there was a locking ring. Your video was the only one that showed it and truly helped me. Once I loosened up the ring, the module slid in place and almost clicked, and then once the ring was tightened it was like night and day. Thank you so much!!
@friendlymechanic97784 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Happy to hear the video was helpful! 👍🏼
@GeorgeLopezEP8 ай бұрын
I am very pleased with the quality of your video and your clear explanation of all the steps! Took me about 45 minutes to replace mine. I did run into a frustration when it came to installing the HID. I did not realize that the whole assembly actually moves! It had shifted on me possibly at the time when I went looking for the counter clockwise clip. So, I was attempting to seat the lamp at the wrong angle. I accidently discovered that I could manually re-center the assembly manually. Once I had it back in it's original position, the bulb sat right into place. Another clue is that you can no longer reach the clip closest to the fender well because the assembly has shifted far enough to where you can't get your fingers between the bulb and the assembly. FIVE STARS for you!
@JeepHemiLyfe7 ай бұрын
Can you please explain how you recentered? I believe I messed up my headlight when installing. There’s this little reflector in the middle of my HID housing that seems to be stopping the light from shining outward. Was that the part that was inhibiting your headlight from shining as well?
@GeorgeLopezEP7 ай бұрын
The HID housing is apparently motor driven to re level after starting the vehicle. (just a guess) So, all I did was grab the housing and pulled on it toward the center of the vehicle. It started to move! @@JeepHemiLyfe
@JeepHemiLyfe7 ай бұрын
@@GeorgeLopezEPdo you know where I may find more info on the housing? I’ve been searching high and low. There’s something blocking my lights projection, a piece that runs horizontally made of what I assume to be metal that seems to be fixed in the middle of the housing
@JeepHemiLyfe7 ай бұрын
@@GeorgeLopezEP I’m thinking I must not have the light in correctly then
@GeorgeLopezEP7 ай бұрын
I just peeked into my headlights from outside looking in (off) and do see the horizontal metal you describe. I also see what appears to be the hid bulb above that metal. I compare the left and right side and they both look similar. The lights do work fine. I placed my jeep in front of my garage wall, where I can see how the headlights project. I turn the car on, the headlights auto level, then they appear to have the same horizontal line across the top of each beam. I then turn the steering wheel and the beams follow the direction of the wheel. I recommend you peer into your headlight and compare the good with the questionable one. (lights turned off of course). @@JeepHemiLyfe
@cvdnmp36921 күн бұрын
My son and I spent so much time and went through so many videos trying to get the answers your video provides! I just want to add my comment so hopefully it bumps up this video and will help someone find these answers sooner. Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining!
@joyceandneil2 ай бұрын
Excellent video and presentation. Straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks for giving me the detailed knowledge and the confidence to attempt to replace the failed HID bulb in my Jeep myself.
@friendlymechanic97782 ай бұрын
No problem. Let me know how it goes
@guidosoto1167Ай бұрын
Simple and really graphic explanation!!! The best. Greetings from Costa Rica.
@karlgriesberg2050Ай бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you. As others have said, out of all the other videos I looked at, none of them even mentioned the tabs to rotate that hold the bulb in like you did here. Even the drivers side was easy, removed two bolts holding the coolant pressure tank and swung it around out of the way.
@friendlymechanic9778Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy it’s helping out so many people 👍🏼
@xerxiusmaximus9 ай бұрын
This was an incredible instructional/informative demonstration.... just very on point... most intuitive (just sidestepping all potential pitfall)... thank you. Love your content...
@michaellong9434 ай бұрын
No mechanic experience at all (dad was too sick growing up to teach me stuff outside of checking the oil, filling washer fluid and changing a tire). Your video came in clutch! Had no problems changing this pain in the a$$ bulb! Definitely subscribing for future reference 🙌🏽
@michaellong9434 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@friendlymechanic97784 ай бұрын
Any time happy to help! Feel free to ask any questions for future repairs. I’ll do my best to advise as best I can.
@WalterBaconInc5 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting the camera in there closeup. That was very helpful.
@friendlymechanic97785 ай бұрын
👍🏼
@antoniodecrisci2369Күн бұрын
great video! Mine just went on driver's side (its 10 years old), so going to replace with D3S Sylvania soon. thanks for the video!
@friendlymechanic9778Күн бұрын
Very nice! Hope all goes well.
@Ritza20245 ай бұрын
Your video was so helpful! The only video that shows that type of square bulb and clips. Thank you so much!!
@friendlymechanic97785 ай бұрын
Happy to help I’m glad I was able to lend assistance. Thank you again for the super thanks! 👍🏼
@williamsmith151Ай бұрын
Excellent video
@ChrisDembinsky2 ай бұрын
My headlight failed in the same way, flickered, and was turning an off-white color. I went to the dealer expecting it to be a specialty light. They wanted to sell me a $450 bulb... looked a little harder and got one at the regular auto parts store for $140. It looks the same as my other light.
@me790meg10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, very helpful
@friendlymechanic977810 ай бұрын
👊🏼
@mellifluousx68802 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for getting the camera in there and showing the tabs. Only thing, I tried twisting the tabs counter clockwise but it would not budge. Is there supposed to be a lot of force to get it to unlock?There's a little wiggle from the bulb itself, but I don't want to just pull on the bulb too much.
@friendlymechanic97782 ай бұрын
Sometimes they do require a little bit of force to get it to twist.
@chendrajohnson8479Ай бұрын
Hello, I have made it to plugging the new bulb in but I can’t get it to go back into place. It is in the hole but it is super lose. Do you have any suggestions?
@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-TАй бұрын
Extremely helpful for my wifes grand with the HID. Thank you man.
@KristinaClemens3 ай бұрын
What about the strip part/light , can that be replaced as well? Or does the whole casing need replaced?
@MemeProfesor6 ай бұрын
This the best f*cking video I seen thank you sir
@friendlymechanic97786 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@MemeProfesor6 ай бұрын
@@friendlymechanic9778 those mechanics 🧰 wanted to charge me $400 to change a low beam
@blakelarsen32715 ай бұрын
This was a great video
@xt94169 ай бұрын
First guy to clarify the circular clamp. Release that and it's easy button from there!
@GD-oz7uy2 ай бұрын
Can the signal light be replaced too? The driver side on mine stopped working.
@friendlymechanic97782 ай бұрын
I didn’t look to see if it was replaceable. But I would say yes. The ones that are not replaceable are the LED’s
@Zerlak8 ай бұрын
I can not get that clamp to turn 😢 2:20
@bradleyparis50723 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@friendlymechanic97783 ай бұрын
Thank you Bradley Paris for your generosity! I’m glad the video was able to help you! 👍🏼
@anonymoususer53429 ай бұрын
nice thanks man i will try this
@friendlymechanic97789 ай бұрын
Cool let me know how it goes.
@Salamontiiii4 ай бұрын
MY 2014 Jeep both HIDs are not working , shall I change the bulbs or should I check something first before changing ?
@friendlymechanic97784 ай бұрын
Did they both stop working at the same time or at different times?
@Salamontiiii4 ай бұрын
@@friendlymechanic9778Actually I bought it like that, I’m not sure about the time. Low beam, high beam not working, but when I pull for the high beam I can hear a sound like “tik” but no light
@unlimitedj066 ай бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 great video.
@friendlymechanic97786 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👍🏼
@petemcl99Ай бұрын
How about the passenger side?
@friendlymechanic9778Ай бұрын
I did not do the passenger side. Although it is easier to access and replacement inside is the same as the driver side.
@TommyDoog Жыл бұрын
I will NEVER buy another vehicle with HID lights. Too effing expensive and simply NOT worth it.
@JimmyS1981 Жыл бұрын
Tommy I found my HID’s on prime for $40 bucks for both. They fit perfectly on my 2015 Overland. Happy to share the link if you want ?
@TommyDoog Жыл бұрын
@@JimmyS1981 Thanks, but I need to replace the entire assembly which is like $1000. I already replaced the bulb (still good) and ballast ($600 w/labor), but the mechanic told me that there was a crack allowing water to enter. He sealed it as best he could but it quit working some months later.
@CM-qg7td11 ай бұрын
I'm going aftermarket. It does make sense for that headlight to be that much. It's made in China.
@duke60246 ай бұрын
So I got the old light bulbs out and I turned and got it out and now I can't get the new ones back in good I got one side in but it's facing to the right sidewalk passenger side so I guess I need to redo that somehow and the driver side I can't get to lock in place I guess that our metal piece you're saying that whole thing turns I guess I need to turn that and see if I can get my bulb to set and then somehow lock it in place I guess
@meaner5625 ай бұрын
@@JimmyS1981 I'd love a link to the most cost effective ones that you found please
@cshead695 ай бұрын
Good and straight forward. We have a 19 Cherokee that the pass headlight is intermittent while in the auto setting. Everything I’ve looked up says the sensor nothing blocking sensor. Ever experience this with yours?
@friendlymechanic97785 ай бұрын
Does it work good if the headlights are in the on setting? Are you positive it is only the passenger side that is intermittent? How are the inside lights? Do those dim or act erratically in any way?
@cshead695 ай бұрын
Daughter switched it to the “on” from “auto” and she’s had no issues of yet. So maybe just maybe it’s the switch.
@friendlymechanic97785 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t think it’s the switch just yet. I would drive around with it in the on setting and see if it flickers or is intermittent in any way. If it is only acting up in the auto setting, it may be the solar sensor. The only problem with that is that only one headlight is acting up. Keep an eye on the driver side and also the lights on the dash. Just trying to narrow down how the system is acting up.
@cshead695 ай бұрын
@@friendlymechanic9778 so spoke to soon. with lights set to ''ON" the passenger light still goes out. She bought the car used and has some type of headlight upgrade system in it. terrible job too, theres an error corrector box on the driver side with some type of metal square flat box at the end of the run, never seen that before. Wonder if it's the same on the passenger side. I'll have to do some more digging.
@friendlymechanic97785 ай бұрын
Oooo it sounds like you have an HID aftermarket kit installed. The ballast on the passenger side is most likely the cause.