I tried searching but couldn't find much.

I would just like to know about how much it would cost to replace it and where the best place is to get it. I dont need to upgrade to anything fancy just something that will work and work well. Any help would be appreciated!!



Thanks!!!!

 

Halogen or HID?

 

I believe halogen. I have a 2006 g35x with the premium package.

 

You need to give us more info. Is it the low beam (top bulb in the housing), the high beam/fog (lower bulb in the housing), the turn signal, or all of the above?

Your low beams are HIDs and your fog/high beams are halogens. If only one bulb is out out of the 2, just replace the bulb. I would recommend replacing both sides though so the light output is the same. If for some reason it's a low beam light and replacing the bulb doesn't work, you need to replace the ballast. Get ready to bend over if you need to get one from the dealer, they're over $500. Best bet is to hit up the Marketplace looking for one or I might have an extra to sell if you need it.

Your issue could also have to do with a blown fuse, make sure you check all headlight related fuses before you go crazy.

 

For the dealer costs of replacing this, I bought a torque wrench, a 2-ton hydraulic jack and 4-2 ton Jackstands (at a flea market for <$45), and replaced the bulbs myself. Later on, I used the same equipment, plus a few more tools i got at a flea market, and replaced my own brakes and rotors (and even painted the calipers silver). In the end, I saved money, learned a ton from here (from reading what guys like Blue Dream write, for example) and now know when I go to a shop, I can listen to what they're talking about w/o feeling snowed/stupid.

Essentially, my suggestion is to slowly learn, as I have... it will save you a ton in the long run and it's an excellent education in the event of an emergency.

 

Thanks Isa!!

 

This^ Also you can try swapping bulbs from side to side to determin if the bulb is the culprit. Just jack up the car and pull the fender liner back to access the back of the headlights.

I always recommend DIY, the cost of the tools is minor compared to the labor charges you will save and the knowledge you will gain.

 

Thanks for the help so far. I didn't realize I left out so much important information. It is only the low beam on the passenger side. Every other light works fine (both high beams, turn signals and driver side low beam).

So as of right now I'm just looking for a quick fix. I'm not necessarily looking for an OEM bulb just something I can grab from an auto parts store and replace and pick up an OEM in the future. So what's my best bet for a bulb and for the replacement is just pulling back the flap by the wheel the easiest way to access the bulb for replacement?

Thanks again everyone!!

 

Do you have an 03-04 or an 05-06? I believe the 03-04s used halogen lighting for the low beams, the bulb is an H1. The 05-06s went to an HID system and the bulb needed there is a D2R. Both of those should be available at a local auto parts store, but you'd get better pricing buying through a vendor on this site if you could wait.

I also have a pair of stock bulbs I'd be happy to ship to you dirt cheap. Let us know what you end up doing. The headlights are super easy to get to through the fender liner. Just unclip 3 clips and remove one small screw in the fender. No need to pull the bumper and fender to get to them as some will suggest.

 

I have an 06 so I assume I need a D2R then? Is there a specific one I need or any D2R? Could you get me a link to one at Advanced Auto Parts or some auto place online so I know what I'm looking for?

Thanks for all of your help so far.

 

Our stock bulbs are 4300k but here's a link to a 4200K bulb for you to check out. Most auto parts stores stock them, but if you can wait a few days you'll get a better deal with our vendors. Hit up Marinelli Motorsports, mrwong@statik, or b2autodesigns, they're all great.


No worries on the help, you're family and that's what we do.

HTH


Edit: If you're going to order some let me know and I'll send you mine for $20 plus shipping if you're interested. They are only 6 months old.

 

Id definitely be interested in buying yours that'd be great! They will definitely fit my 06 G35 Sedan? The link you had from Amazon says they wouldn't fit my car. It says it fits a 2005 but not a 2006.

 

OK now I feel bad. I just went and destroyed my garage looking for my old bulbs and can't find them. I did find 2 sets of fogs though.

Probably the reason Amazon said they won't fit the 06 is that 06 coupes got projector lights and they use a D2S bulb. All sedans 05-06 used D2R stock. So hit up one of our vendors and they'll take care of you. I'm sorry to get your hopes up and then let you down.

 

So I was reading the thread and I have a similar issue with my G35 Sport. My passenger side headlight went out so I bought a new one and it still doesn't come on. My son tested the plug that it goes into and it had a positive charge but the high/low beam still isn't working. Could it possibly be a fuse?

 

My '04 has HIDs and also uses D2R bulbs. I got the Phillips upgraded bulbs, its definitely an improvement.