EP3 Type R

**bigbaby0223** · 03-04-2011 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by spookz

01-03 EP3 uses D2R bulbs. The "R" bulbs are designed for use with HID reflector housings. There's a little black/grey square that covers the bottom half of the globe.

Cool! Thanks for clarifying man. I think it must be the facelift HID that uses the D2S then.?

**cvc88** · 03-04-2011 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

I bought a set of rachet with extension the other day to take my headlights off. Just need the right tool for the job. I think you have to remove the front bumper to change headlight bulbs. EP3 uses D2S light bulbs for the HID, not 100% sure though.

Thats a shame the ep3 has such a crappy design... how much did u spend on the ratchet with extension?

**cvc88** · 03-04-2011 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by spookz

01-03 EP3 uses D2R bulbs. The "R" bulbs are designed for use with HID reflector housings. There's a little black/grey square that covers the bottom half of the globe.

Thanks for that man! I'll buy a new ratchet with extension, test out my bulbs and if its faulty i'll buy the bulb that you just mentioned..

BTW, I dont need to get the same K bulbs do i? I really like the 6000k bulbs, but i dont know whats my current one..

or do you guys reckon its best to buy a whole new headlight, something that is more easily accessible in the future? o.O

**Symphorced** · 04-04-2011 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by cvc88

Thanks for that man! I'll buy a new ratchet with extension, test out my bulbs and if its faulty i'll buy the bulb that you just mentioned..

BTW, I dont need to get the same K bulbs do i? I really like the 6000k bulbs, but i dont know whats my current one..

or do you guys reckon its best to buy a whole new headlight, something that is more easily accessible in the future? o.O

6000k should be fine as long as you're getting the correct bulb (D2R).

A whole new headlight from Honda would set you back $400 each side and will still be the same? If you mean aftermarket then I have no idea but I wouldn't trust those eBay ones.

**cvc88** · 04-04-2011 04:16 PM

Thanks Symphorced, i will buy the 6000k =]

Anyway... today I had time to remove the lights and found out that the bulb actually poped! So i went online and bought a new set of bulbs so thanks for the help guys!

Also, just wondering.. As i was taking the bulb out, i noticed that the bulb actually doesnt sit properly on the socket? like the plastic area on the bulb is as big as the socket so it doesnt fit into it nicely... Is it normal? I tried many ways to make it fit it perfectly.. but it just doesnt fit?

The 2 metal pieces can hold it down though, but its crooked.... o.O

**spookz** · 04-04-2011 08:16 PM

If they're the OEM bulbs, they'll be 4300K like all OEM HID systems.

If you only switch one side to 6000K, it'll not match the 4300K on the other side. So be sure to switch out both if you intend on going with different Ks.

Though, assuming you are running 4300K and you only switch one side out, one side will still be more blue/white compared to the other as HID bulbs get bluer over time. So if you're fussy, you'd probably wanna switch both at the same time and keep one as a backup.

**cvc88** · 04-04-2011 10:04 PM

Yeah i will do that... and bloody hell, i start to find this car is getting annoying..

Was testing out my light cause it was crooked and points down.. maybe cause i didnt fit it back in properly, AND NOW THE HIGH BEAM DOESNT TURN OFF! farrKkk....... been switching the lights on and off and flicking the switch back and forth many times, but high beam just doesnt want to turn off!

**Symphorced** · 04-04-2011 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by cvc88

Yeah i will do that... and bloody hell, i start to find this car is getting annoying..

Was testing out my light cause it was crooked and points down.. maybe cause i didnt fit it back in properly, AND NOW THE HIGH BEAM DOESNT TURN OFF! farrKkk....... been switching the lights on and off and flicking the switch back and forth many times, but high beam just doesnt want to turn off!

With the new bulbs you purchased? I know with aftermarket HIDs, high beam always stays on whenever you have your low beams on. I just de-pinned my high beam.

**cvc88** · 05-04-2011 12:07 PM

I havnt put on the new bulbs yet.. still waiting for it to arrive..

I read online and people say it may be the fuse... I dont know how to check that, might need to bring it to a mechanic -_-"

**Nepolian** · 05-04-2011 12:55 PM

Did you turn off he high beam??

**cvc88** · 05-04-2011 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Did you turn off he high beam??

Yes the high beam is turned off. I've been flicking the switch back and forth to turn the high beam on and off, it still doesnt work, it just stays on high beam

But here is the current situation, i dont know if would this be affecting it.. The left bulb poped, so i took it out.. disconnected right now... Would that affect the circuit within the HID causing it to stay on high beam? (but it was working fine with one bulb until i flicked the high beam on once, and it just wouldnt go off now)

**Nepolian** · 05-04-2011 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by cvc88

Yes the high beam is turned off. I've been flicking the switch back and forth to turn the high beam on and off, it still doesnt work, it just stays on high beam

But here is the current situation, i dont know if would this be affecting it.. The left bulb poped, so i took it out.. disconnected right now... Would that affect the circuit within the HID causing it to stay on high beam? (but it was working fine with one bulb until i flicked the high beam on once, and it just wouldnt go off now)

Short answer is I don't know. But if you pit the left one back in and see if it goes back to normal. Since it started playing up when it was removed!