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Introduction
This is a quick hands-on reference and guide on two things:
- Which types of light bulbs are used in various positions in Jimny;
- How to replace them;
Bulb Types
Application | Bulb Fitting |
---|---|
Dipped and Main Beam | H4 (472) |
Side/Parking Lamp | W5W (501) |
Front Fog Lamp | H3 (453) |
Rear main lamp + brake lamp | W21/5W |
Reversing lamp | W21W |
Rear license plate bulb | W5W |
Interior cabin lamp | W5W |
Notes on LED bulbs
Jimnys 3 were not designed to used LED bulbs in any of their lamps. Therefore, using LED bulbs in Jimnys 3 is a non-standard modification, which might or might not be legal.
This forum topipc contains some useful info regarding LED bulbs.
Fitting
Side/Parking Lamp
- Open the bonnet
- The side lamp bulb holder is located at the outer edge of the headlight assembly
- Twist the bulb holder one quarter turn anti-clockwise to remove. If this is difficult, you may find it easier to leave the cable connected as this will give you more purchase on the bulb holder.
- Remove the bulb holder from the assembly and change the bulb.
Headlights
- Open the bonnet
- Remove the socket and the rubber cover
- Unhook the bulb holding spring and replace the bulb
Front Clearance / Turn Signal / Side Turn Signal / Rear combi / Number Plate Light
- To remove, simply pull out or push in the bulb.
- To remove a round bulb, push it in and turn it anticlockwise.
- To remove a bulb holder from a light housing turn the bulb anticlockwise and pull it out.
Page last edited on 4/11/2019 by user Bosanek