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Ok, I need to make sure that I understand what you're asking.. so I'm going to explain it like this. Here in the US.. the Optimas that we drive have two main settings for the headlights. ON and Pull back for HIGH BEAM. Now some models such as the EX, comes with the option for fog lights, which ARE a separate switch in which you turn.. is that what you mean? If so then ok..
In my Magentis, I have 2 Light Selectors at the right lever. Turning One Selector for Headlight - Off, Low-Intensity, High Intensity. Turning the other for Fog Light - Off, On. And pulling back the lever for High Beam.
Wondering anyone knows what's the smaller bulb for the Low-Intensity Beam.
Originally posted by hattee@Nov 2 2005, 09:52 AM In my Magentis, I have 2 Light Selectors at the right lever. Turning One Selector for Headlight - Off, Low-Intensity, High Intensity. Turning the other for Fog Light - Off, On. And pulling back the lever for High Beam.
Wondering anyone knows what's the smaller bulb for the Low-Intensity Beam.
Can't TELL you how helpful your research is. I've been to AutoZone, O'Reilley Auto Parts, NAPA, CarQuest, and Advance Auto in the past few days, and none have been able to tell me what bulbs will fit my 2001 Optima. Thank you!
Do have a question, however. Does anyone know what bulbs are appropriate for the lights in the vanity mirrors on the visors? They look exactly like Buss fuses, but I can only assume they are actually festoon lights (i.e. glass cylinder with metal base on both ends and sits in U-shaped tension mounts). The folks at three of the above stores were not very helpful--they couldn't even make an educated guess.
Should mention, however, that O'Reilley went the extra step and had THREE different sales reps come outside and crawl under the car trying to remove a fog lamp to find a replacement. Never did get it out, but the effort was commendable. ;-)
I tried posting in the other forum pertaining to the H7 ST's by Sylvania but it's locked/closed. I picked up a pair of the Silverstar's on eBay for $20 shipped. If you watch the auction's closely enough, you could walk away with the same light's for 5-10$ cheaper I'm sure. (Snipe Bidding)
Kool.. thanks for the info.. but I already have them installed.. and having them for the past year, to me it's just an expensive 'alternative' to REAL HID! Just want to warn you,.. Silverstars DO NOT last long! I've already had to replace two bulbs. I believe that the lifespan of the bulbs are around 1100lumines hours, which is VERY short. My passanger side is already starting to fade.. and it's the SECOND PAIR... grr! NEWayz, enough paying $20 a pop to replace burnt bulbs,... next on the list: Upgrade to either 6000K or 8000K HID!
I went to change my High Beams and they say 9011 not H7? My low beams are H7's I have changed those but why do my high beams say 9011 and have a harness instead of just a plug for the H7's metal prongs?
Rodney
Originally posted by 04lxoptima@May 24 2006, 05:52 AM I went to change my High Beams and they say 9011 not H7? My low beams are H7's I have changed those but why do my high beams say 9011 and have a harness instead of just a plug for the H7's metal prongs?
Rodney
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