Lights or lack of them

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Rizmo
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Don't think the headlight bulbs are an easy swap. Maybe check on YouTube.
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The main beam headlights on my recently acquired ST Line X are dire. First time driving in the dark tonight and it’s as though main beam might as well not be there. They are yellow tinged and do not throw over a good distance. Height setting is on zero. If you think these lights are acceptable you haven’t driven behind LEDs. Anyone got alternative bulbs fitted ?
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AllanI wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:34 pm The main beam headlights on my recently acquired ST Line X are dire. First time driving in the dark tonight and it’s as though main beam might as well not be there. They are yellow tinged and do not throw over a good distance. Height setting is on zero. If you think these lights are acceptable you haven’t driven behind LEDs. Anyone got alternative bulbs fitted ?
I take it that's the standard projection headlamps? I have the fixed LED's with auto levelling, which, as you say, are far better. That said they should be, last time I looked they are now a £700ish option.
I can't find it right now, but, I'm sure there was some discussion about aftermarket LED bulbs. somewhere on here.
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AllanI wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:34 pm The main beam headlights on my recently acquired ST Line X are dire. First time driving in the dark tonight and it’s as though main beam might as well not be there. They are yellow tinged and do not throw over a good distance. Height setting is on zero. If you think these lights are acceptable you haven’t driven behind LEDs. Anyone got alternative bulbs fitted ?
I drove back from Malton last night in pitch black and never had a problem. Full beams are fine for me. Dips are LED. Maybe I’m just good in the dark 🤔
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Just like to add my ha'peth to the comments re main beam being ineffective. I'm assuming it lights the road up ahead but I don't see much evicence of that. Basic Titanium mild hybrid.
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mirrormask wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:00 am Just like to add my ha'peth to the comments re main beam being ineffective. I'm assuming it lights the road up ahead but I don't see much evicence of that. Basic Titanium mild hybrid.

Try leaving them on when a car is coming towards you 😏
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Did anyone changed light bulb on high beam ( H1) and converted from halogen to led one? Plug & play for example

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For those in the 🇬🇧 who weren’t aware. Something to consider.

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When we change bulb, we have to remove headlight, I know that of course...
So we don't need to remove bumper??
As on other Ford models you don t need to do that😁😉Thanks
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First time out in the dark in my ST and have to say the lights are pretty dam good, but guessing they are full LED array?
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