9005 to 9006

[Julianachos]

Output pics by the way.

[Gecko1]

is that both of them on or is the driver side a regular one....

by the way where did you get the fogs at the look sick....

[Julianachos]

is that both of them on or is the driver side a regular one....

by the way where did you get the fogs at the look sick....

Both are on. It looks funny because I'm parked at a really slight angle and the right side tires are on dirt.

And thanks. I got the fogs at Pep Boys and fitted them with yellow caps.

[Gecko1]

Depends on the age of the wiring. I had one of my sockets wiring on the Accord go up after about 2 years or so. My Civic hatch had it go up after about a year, and I have seen others go in the 2-3 year time frame.

One of the problems is that when you trim those tabs, the socket doesn't connect as securely to bulb, which probably causing wiggling and arcing. There was no apparent sign of damage until they just sort of stopped working one day. On my Accord, the wires were getting so hot, they burned through the insulation, and the bulb would shut off. Same on the Civic, except that it was before I owned it, and it actually caught fire. In addition, on the Accord sockets I had to replace, the heat started to destroy the plastic plug itself. Now, this was over several years, but it has been consistent from car to car. I had to replace both headlight sockets, and then just put regular wattage Raybrig bulbs back in and I have been happy with that so far. Those bulbs have also lasted 2-3x the other "HID look" bulbs I have used.

You have to consider that the 9005, if I remember correctly, is about twice the wattage of the 9006.

Overtime, it is probably going to destroy your sockets and wiring, so be prepared.

It should also be noted that mine didn't have corrosion, damage, or any other issues of any kind.

when this happend what got damaged jus the socket or the whole harness
?

[owequitit]

when this happend what got damaged jus the socket or the whole harness
?

The wiring into the socket will go first, then the socket itself and then the rest of the wiring harness. Usually.

[Gecko1]

so how did you fix, did you replace the harness or the sockets

[C91BLX7]

You have to consider that the 9005, if I remember correctly, is about twice the wattage of the 9006.

9006 - 55w
9005 - 65w

Those are oem spec bulbs.

[EJX_Michael]

To swap the bulbs remove the center piece from inside the plugs with needle nose pliers, that cut half the top prong off the bulb base. I forget which half though. My plugs fit just as securely as normal...

Ive been running them fine for almost a year now...

[owequitit]

so how did you fix, did you replace the harness or the sockets

I had to replace both.

[owequitit]

9006 - 55w
9005 - 65w

Those are oem spec bulbs.

Most people don't put OEM spec bulbs though. They go for the higher wattage ones which are closer to 100W.

[C91BLX7]

Most people don't put OEM spec bulbs though. They go for the higher wattage ones which are closer to 100W.

Whats the point of getting 9005's then?

Just save your self some hassle and get some 100W 9006's


At least you'll have less to fix.

[owequitit]

Whats the point of getting 9005's then?

Just save your self some hassle and get some 100W 9006's


At least you'll have less to fix.

[RyderzUnlimited]

I did this mod to my accord and feel in love with the way it looked. the light output was so much better, and i rocked the 9005's for two years. no problems what so ever. and i used the ones at walmart. i think at the time, they were 39.99 for the pair. (i think silver stars) i cant remember.

and to really see a difference, clean the outer headlight lense. put the headlight in the stove, and slowly take the plastic lense off. (only do this if your headlight has yellow film) and clean that baby good. you wont be dissappointed.

[Gecko1]

yea thats wat i did the black housing and then i bought stock 9005 cuz i thought the star would be to bright but i think i might go back and get them they are still 39.99 for the pair so thx