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(Message started by: raybythesea on Feb 9^th, 2013, 8:44am)

Title: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 9^th, 2013, 8:44am

Still have original bulbs, do they give out less light as they get older. What should I replace them with.
Raymond

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by amigafan2003 on Feb 9^th, 2013, 9:46am

Osram Nightbreakers

Careful where you get them from - lots of fakes around.

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Mike H on Feb 9^th, 2013, 12:45pm

The sensitivity of the retina to light decreases with age.

A year or so ago my uncle, now into his 80's, announced he was not going drive in the dark anymore.

I also have noticed as I get older how it's more difficult to see at night. Noticably been coming on in recent years.

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Matt on Feb 9^th, 2013, 6:19pm

cleaning the headlight projector lense makes a huge difference

have a look at my post here, about half way down

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1337681308

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 10^th, 2013, 11:12am

Thanks for advice and help, have ordered the suggested bulbs, it was commented at the last MOT that they were dull. Will look inside as suggested. As I am 78, a young 78, i might add it could be due to that but my Son says they are definitely below par. Will let you all know how I get on, much appreciate the advice and help

Raymond

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by rich1 on Feb 10^th, 2013, 3:39pm

on 02/09/13 at 12:45:15, Mike H wrote:

i find driving at night in areas with no street lighting a real pain . Not because of poor sight but more to with new/modern cars , headlights on these cars seem way to bright , its like theyre on high beem permantly , they leave white spots in your eyes when theyve passed . Is there a law as to how bright car headlights have to be ?

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Snoopy on Feb 11^th, 2013, 8:13am

Right, the short answer to your question is YES .
If you want the definitive answer suggest THIS (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/contents/made) for some night time light reading ;D

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 11^th, 2013, 10:51am

Hi, Having obtained the bulbs I had a go at fitting, can someone help how does the clip come off to get the bulb out? Tried all the usual ways and nothing moved?
Hope for help.
Raymond

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Simmo on Feb 11^th, 2013, 10:58am

Does This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/handbook122.gif) help?.

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 11^th, 2013, 11:46am

I'll have another go from the drawing it appears that it swings to the right, I thought it would go down. This drawing seemed clearer than the manual. many thanks. Raymond

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 12^th, 2013, 9:59pm

Hi Changed bulbs, much better. In one of the replies it referred to flipping the fron t glass out for cleaning, how easy is it to do this and do you have to use a sealent when replacing as the rubber is probably hard by now. Also how do you adjust direction, the manual says leave it to a garage!!!!
Many thanks,

Raymond

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Mike H on Feb 17^th, 2013, 1:22pm

This should help -

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/headglass.htm

Although when I did this had to loosen the whole unit's mounting screws (do not remove completely!) to make more room because it's pressed up against the wing.

Also be careful the clips don't break.

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by Mike H on Feb 17^th, 2013, 1:36pm

Right EVENTUALLY found this

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/electrical/exterior/Headlampsalign.pdf

Two white plastic screws with hollow hexagon heads, inboard does up - down, outboard does left - right. 10mm ring spanner fits nicely.

Warning - turn by VERY small increments only!

HTH

Title: Re: bulbs headlamps scorpio ultima
Post by raybythesea on Feb 23^rd, 2013, 2:18pm

Thanks, for advice.

Raymond