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[corellian corvette]

Question for US owners of classic Minis.

 

One of my headlights is out (as well as mismatched) in my '82.

 

I see the manual calls for H4 bulbs, which cross-references to a 9003 here in the states.

 

However, the 9003 does not fit in my socket. The socket in my light has two rings, a smaller one and a second, larger "stepped" base circle held in by the retaining clip. A 9003 just has a  single, smaller base with three pins.

 

Every parts store that looks up H4 gives me a 9003. I brought in the original an everyone was stumped.

 

Is there a different name in the US for the correct style of H4?

 

Thanks!

[rally1380]

Can you post up a photo?  Sounds like an old version of the H4 bulb....can't remember the exact name though (it is a version of H4).

 

Assuming it is this issue, I had the same problem when I bought some oldschool halogens from a dude up in scotland.  He failed to mention the bulb type or the fact they are for left hand drive   but i got round the bulb issue with some subtle and cunning modification to the bulb carrier area.

 

Post up a photo and i'll see if it is the same problem i had and can show you how i overcame it.

Edited by rally1380, 02 October 2014 - 11:48 AM.