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Brook Halvorson · Sep 25th, 2004, 01:35 AM

Help!

One of my OEM Mini driving lights is cracked and not functioning, I believe because someone backed into it. I checked at my local dealer, and the replacement bulb costs $130+ U.S. and I can't afford it! There has to be a cheaper way to replace it, no? I've checked online for about 2 hours and I can't find anything - the next cheapest option is to buy a used set on eBay for almost as much. Any ideas? Anyone know where to get replacements (just the bulb!!)?

TIA, Brook

MinigalCS · Oct 8th, 2004, 11:51 AM

Was it the lense that was cracked? I could see where it would be that much to replace it.

I've changed the bulb in my OEM driving lights, and the bulb was only $5.69 at Auto Zone. The replacement bulb is an H3.

vagt6 · Oct 8th, 2004, 07:27 PM

The lenses can be replaced, if that's what you're referring to. Check with the lamp manufacturer's website for the part number and then go to your local car parts retailer or websites to shop pricing.

Halogen bulbs are very cheap, easy to find/replace. Just don't touch the bulb with your bare fingers when inserting it!

Can you give us a photo of the damage?

Sep 25th, 2004, 01:35 AM	#1
Brook Halvorson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Replacement driving light bulbs? Help! One of my OEM Mini driving lights is cracked and not functioning, I believe because someone backed into it. I checked at my local dealer, and the replacement bulb costs $130+ U.S. and I can't afford it! There has to be a cheaper way to replace it, no? I've checked online for about 2 hours and I can't find anything - the next cheapest option is to buy a used set on eBay for almost as much. Any ideas? Anyone know where to get replacements (just the bulb!!)? TIA, Brook

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Oct 8th, 2004, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
MinigalCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Was it the lense that was cracked? I could see where it would be that much to replace it. I've changed the bulb in my OEM driving lights, and the bulb was only $5.69 at Auto Zone. The replacement bulb is an H3.

Oct 8th, 2004, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
vagt6 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: VA, USA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 710 Offline	The lenses can be replaced, if that's what you're referring to. Check with the lamp manufacturer's website for the part number and then go to your local car parts retailer or websites to shop pricing. Halogen bulbs are very cheap, easy to find/replace. Just don't touch the bulb with your bare fingers when inserting it! Can you give us a photo of the damage?

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