Fog Light Replacement Guidelines
manus1980 said:
I'll call him in the afternoon. Did you run into any trouble with your HB's? Are they everything you expected? I saw pics and I'm hoping there comparable to the yellow ions that come standard on the Lexus GS. When Installing them did you need to clip any nubs or anything to make it fit in the socket? Thanks
I had no problems installing the direct method.. just reaching all the way down. I didn't change the o rings but others have.
I posted the thread that hasd all the info on PIAA yellow light in addition I'm quoting a few of the more practical comments for your perusal.
Good Luck.
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=920&perpage=15&pagenumber=3
ghabicht
Senior Member
Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Pasadena, Md
Posts: 153 very simple, very easy....
Just open the hood, reach in and twist out the bulbs (but don't TOUCH the glass!! - I used latex gloves) The only tricky part is getting between the battery and the front radiator braces on the driver's side - just roll up you sleeves and squeeze your arm through (unless you have large arms, it's not too hard) Should only take a few minutes!
dkarys
Junior Member
Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Bartlett, IL
Posts: 17 thicker o-ring
I initially tried one of the PIAA's with the pre-installed o-ring and it felt rather loose, so I changed the o-ring and it was nice and tight. I proceeded to replace the o-ring on the second PIAA as well.
Dan
ghrmatt
Junior Member
Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 22
Quote-"I replaced the fog bulbs without swapping for the thicker black O-rings that came with the PIAAs. How many of you installed as is with the original orange o-rings? Have you noticed any condensation or problems with the original o- rings."
I installed the new PIAAs with the original o-rings about a month ago. The seals seems to be tight and I have not seen any evidence of leaks or condensation despite some pretty heavy rains lately
mr1margarita
Senior Member
Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Posts: 110
You might not have any problems with the original orange o-rings. No one has yet reported any. When I first installed mine I noticed that the PIAA's did not feel as snug when making the 1/4 turn to lock them into place as the O.E bulbs. The extra black, larger o-rings were in the package and after searching through all the threads I couldn't even find a mention of the additional set. With the black ones the seal is really tight, big difference. You need to use a firm hand to lock them into place. This might be a problem if you don't take the light assembly out of the bumper and just reach down from the inside of the engine compartment. As far as taking the o-rings off and on its really no big deal. I put on a pair of latex examination gloves just in case my fat hands accidently touched the glass. The o-ring just kind of rolls out of the groove , up and over the bulb. Turn it upside down to get it past the bulb. Drop the new one over the bulb and roll it into the slot. I used a tweezer to get it started out of the groove.