allroadCole

Brown just dropped off a pair of Hoen H9 xenonmatch plus bulbs. I installed one of the bulbs, wearing gloves and being very, very careful not to let the cone of the bulb touch anything. Right after I installed the bulb I walked to the front of the car to compare the new hi-beam to the old hi-beam, as I was looking at the bulb it got dimmer and dimmer, until about 15 seconds later it was out. The bulb lasted about 30 seconds total.

Just sent Hoen-USA an email, hopefully they will warranty it and hopefully they wont make me pay another $10 in shipping.

on the 'bright' side the bulb did look really nice for a few seconds :P

happy allroader

I twisted the back part out but broke off some of the plastic and still couldn't get it off to replace the bulb. When I talked to the dealer, he said you have to pull the headlight housing out the front side in order to reach the back side. I checked our manual and it says....see the dealer to change a light bulb.

(I feel so stupid for not being able to change a light bulb....)

allroadCole

it is a pretty big pain. I have done the clear corners mod though, and changed the turn signal bulbs a few times, so I have gotten pretty good and pulling the lights out.

Look for RMcQ's clear corners right-up. Once you get teh headlights free and out a bit you flip the two metal retaining springs on the back and remove the black plastic cover. Then the bulbs are pretty accessible. Next time I do it I will take some pictures and post something...

happy allroader

Thanks. The dealer charged me an hour of labor to put in my Hoen high beam bulbs.

skidmark

I think we have been through this before. They really are not that hard to change. The only thing I can think of is that you tried to twist the bulb out at the wrong spot.

K2audi

They were going to charge me $100.00 to change one fog light bulb.......5 min. job.

allroadCole

i think im just going to send back the one that fried. Hoen replied and said they will warranty it and pay for shipping

Having one is kind of interesting. the side with the hoen seems easier on the eyes...