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Abarth Cars => Abarth 500, 595 & 695 => Topic started by: Bertie on January 15, 2015, 12:56:53 PM

Title: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Bertie on January 15, 2015, 12:56:53 PM
The types needed are as follows:
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Dipped Beam:    H7
Main Beam:       H1
DRLs:               ABD 7443 21/5  (make sure you ask for white, as most bulbs of this type are RED).
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: OCDABARTH on January 17, 2015, 09:43:25 AM
Changed my Drls yesterday to PIAA 27/8 watt ! there pretty bright!

#ocdabarth
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: KK_96 on January 17, 2015, 10:30:14 AM
These are a popular option and the bulbs I use for DRL's www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151547465292?nav=SEARCH
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Martin_M on January 26, 2015, 05:27:25 PM
Is that link for the correct type?

I'm looking to replace my DRLs with the whitest possible at the cheapest price - any suggestions folks?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: abe46 on January 26, 2015, 05:36:28 PM
Is that link for the correct type?

I'm looking to replace my DRLs with the whitest possible at the cheapest price - any suggestions folks?

Check out my replies on this post buddy: https://forum.abarthownersclub.com/index.php?topic=76.0
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Martin_M on January 26, 2015, 05:37:15 PM
Thanks mate, will do.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: KK_96 on January 29, 2015, 10:45:16 PM
They work very well for a number of members Martin. Nothing to say they're the best but for the price of bulbs I went for them :)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: S13GE on March 12, 2015, 01:11:29 AM
(http://i.picresize.com/images/2015/03/15/DsbxY.png)
(http://i.picresize.com/images/2015/03/15/LFuRi.png)

http://www.aecar.co.uk/Pages/bulbs500.aspx

 ;)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: JazzyG on October 06, 2015, 11:41:21 PM
I see that some people have replaced the front indicator bulb with a silver/chrome one to get rid of the fried egg look.. Anyone tell me where to get them or which ones i need please

Ta

Jazzy
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: JazzyG on October 07, 2015, 07:22:10 AM
Jazzy I bought these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271898559128?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Remember when you take out the bulb holder it's a quarter turn anti clockwise and the bulb simply pulls out. A pair of needle nose pliers are useful as they are fiddly.

Hope that helps.

Cheers Ads.... I was kinda convinced that mine are the ones shown for HID but not sure now.. They definitely look like a large round bulb when looking through the light lens... Will take it out later to double check
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: JazzyG on October 07, 2015, 02:15:28 PM
Do you have Xenons?

No I don't think so Ads but the bulb definitely looks like the bigger one of the two in the diagram shown earlier in this thread...

That said I still can't get the bloody thing out I'm just looking through the lens.. . It's a nightmare to get out.. Is it anti clockwise as you look at it from the front or anti clockwise if you look at it from the back? Either way it doesn't budge...
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: JazzyG on October 08, 2015, 01:31:44 AM
Okay, if you don't have Xenons then the bulbs I sent you are definitely the right ones, I fitted them to mine a few weeks back and they are bigger than they look. They are an exact match for the spec (W21W) you have and the exact same size bulb as you have. They are tight to press fit but they work. Don't twist them or you will snap the bulb!

As you stand in front of the light turn a quarter of a turn to the right, if you could stand in the engine bay (which you can't) it would be to the left. It is stiff hence the suggestion of needle nose pliers to give you bit of grip. You will find it tough with your fingers buddy.

Cheers Ads,

You're like my go to man these days.  Thanks for all the advice.  Ordered them earlier today..  Once the exhaust and springs are on tomorrow thats it for me. 
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: S13GE on October 12, 2015, 11:04:30 PM
I got these bad boys - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400767779279?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

they look epic in the flesh

(http://i.picresize.com/images/2015/10/12/wRKgZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: abe46 on October 17, 2015, 02:51:12 PM
nice!

Any comparison pics of them working??
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: S13GE on October 19, 2015, 06:18:18 PM
yes they look like totally standard indicator bulbs when flashing as they have an internal orange glass filament surround

just look at this stock image
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjY3WDUwMA==/z/5qEAAOSwEeFVOic1/$_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: jonost24 on November 15, 2015, 09:37:59 PM
Just to make sure, I've purchased some mtec drl's, do I also need to get a pair of H1 osram night breakers & a pair of H7 osram night breakers if I want to get that "whitelight" look?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: olivabih77 on November 15, 2015, 10:59:00 PM
There are out of stock at the moment. Will get them as soon as they are in a stock. Any other links where to buy them from?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: CJ on November 15, 2015, 11:24:34 PM
Just to make sure, I've purchased some mtec drl's, do I also need to get a pair of H1 osram night breakers & a pair of H7 osram night breakers if I want to get that "whitelight" look?

yes and yes. H1's being high beam. Just changing the H7's to night breakers is brilliant!  :)

Oliver.... http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/categories/mtec-bulbs/mini-auto-bulbs/wedge/580-w21w-t20
- although i use these, a bit more expensive but these too are brilliant!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIAA-Xtreme-White-DRL-Error-Free-Bulbs-T20-7443-Super-Bright-27-8W-Output-H226/251881911444?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D13c86fbab8e94c279885ed6d06c6757e%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D231195193955
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: jonost24 on November 16, 2015, 09:20:19 AM
Cheers CJ, will look at getting some nightbreakers
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: jenniferlouise on November 26, 2015, 03:12:19 PM
S13GE, thanks for the listing of all standard fit lamps for the 500; I will look into the option of the 8w DRL 'upgrade' as that seems to produce a brighter, clean, white light in daytime use. Interested to know if anyone has upgraded the interior and boot lamps from standard 5w to something brighter, without melting the fittings, or whether there is an aftermarket exchange unit (e.g.LED) that anyone has found? A
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: jenniferlouise on November 26, 2015, 03:36:30 PM
Hmm having read more the MTEC 5w look equally 'white' for less money... Has anyone tried LEDs? There are options on eBay but didn't know if the 500 would accept them without an additional 'bit'... A

Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: S13GE on November 26, 2015, 10:29:23 PM
LED DRL's tend to be a problem and blow due to the resistance
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: ABARTHTURISMO595 on March 13, 2016, 10:28:39 AM
So our car has factory xenon headlights, will it still have a H1 in the lower housing for main beam. Sorry for all the random questions. ???
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Leo on April 13, 2016, 10:23:28 PM
So our car has factory xenon headlights, will it still have a H1 in the lower housing for main beam. Sorry for all the random questions. ???

Yes - you will still have the standard main beam bulb in the DRL housing which gives you the headlight flash feature.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: FRZ on April 13, 2016, 11:25:49 PM
Abarth xenons are only single function (dipped beam). It's only bi-xenon equipped cars that don't need halogen bulbs for the main beam.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Leo on April 14, 2016, 01:49:13 AM
The xenons on my 595 and on my wife's Fiat 500 are bi-xenons and there is an audible clunk when they switch between low and high beam but there is also a halogen 'main beam' bulb in the lower (DRL) housing.  When you use the headlight flash when the headlights are off, it is this bulb which comes on.  Xenon/HID lamps take time to come up to full brightness when switched on so are not much good for flashing, where instant full illumination is required.  I would imagine the same set-up is used on all the 500 variants with xenon lights.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Will22 on April 14, 2016, 08:54:30 AM
The xenons on my 595 and on my wife's Fiat 500 are bi-xenons and there is an audible clunk when they switch between low and high beam but there is also a halogen 'main beam' bulb in the lower (DRL) housing.  When you use the headlight flash when the headlights are off, it is this bulb which comes on.  Xenon/HID lamps take time to come up to full brightness when switched on so are not much good for flashing, where instant full illumination is required.  I would imagine the same set-up is used on all the 500 variants with xenon lights.

On our VW cars that are bi-xenon, so no halogen bulbs for dipped/main beam the xenon flash much quicker than any halogen lights. It is full instant light with no time need to get full brightness.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: jonost24 on July 11, 2016, 09:50:43 PM
Can anyone recommend some error free LED numberplate bulbs? I have some of these in the garage but they throw up an error. They look better though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301983946903?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: CJ on July 13, 2016, 10:45:04 AM
Can anyone recommend some error free LED numberplate bulbs? I have some of these in the garage but they throw up an error. They look better though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301983946903?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I couldn't get LED's to work without errors no matter what the bulbs claim. You will need to install a resistor.

These i have on the car - white not yellow.  SIMONI RACING EXTREME ROCKET FESTOON 38mm. Still no problems two years on.  :)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Mastoras on July 13, 2016, 03:13:00 PM
+ for simoni. Fitted few days ago everything is fine. No led but no errors.

Anyone can help me with Interior lighting ? What kind of white bulb i need to replace the stock one on cabin?  Can i use led ? Ty

Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: CJ on July 14, 2016, 12:49:27 PM
I think it would be the same bulb Mastoras  :)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Mastoras on July 14, 2016, 02:40:45 PM
  Ty CJ. I should had order two sets lol
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Karlktm on August 06, 2016, 01:32:00 PM
Just put these in...look good. Nearly cut my hand off getting them fitted tho.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Fiat-500-2007-Abarth-580-7443-W21-5W-T20-DRL-bulbs-WHITE-Daytime-Running-/280964718181?hash=item416acd5e65:g:GY8AAOSwoudW2eC9
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: ABARTHTURISMO595 on October 21, 2016, 08:00:26 PM
Anyone know how to change the front indicator bulbs in a 500 that has factory xenon headlights.
Do you have to have the headlight out to do it.

Many Thanks

Paul
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: pederb6 on November 30, 2017, 10:22:49 AM
Got some Philips Diamond H7 for low beam and it is a major improvment, H1’s to come next
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: HarrierJint on November 30, 2017, 02:54:03 PM
Got some Philips Diamond H7 for low beam and it is a major improvment, H1’s to come next

I considered not being "that guy", so forgive me for being "that guy" but Philips DiamondVison are not road legal in the UK, or in the EU for that matter if you're outside the UK. They basically trick your brain into thinking they are brighter when they are not, and are actually dimmer.

*Just checked to make sure I was right and not only are the not legal in the EU but also not in the US either. They create an effect of brightness because they are very white and are considered for show use only and are dangerous for road use.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on November 30, 2017, 08:14:46 PM
Wow well learn something new everyday :)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: pederb6 on December 02, 2017, 01:50:27 PM
Might sound like a dumb question but how do you replace your high beams?

Got the door off but not able to get the green connection to come off?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: surfer on April 10, 2018, 06:39:14 PM
Apologies if I'm in the wrong place...I'm trying to decide on headlight bulbs for a new Competizione, whether to go for the standard headlights and then possibly upgrade to LEDs (if possible) or just go for the xenons. My doubts about xenons would be  - how long do they last on mainly bumpy roads, the expense of replacing the bulbs and the lack of control over the height adjustment.  If anyone has any thoughts, advice or experience I would be very grateful, thanks.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: 137699 on April 10, 2018, 09:20:09 PM
Apologies if I'm in the wrong place...I'm trying to decide on headlight bulbs for a new Competizione, whether to go for the standard headlights and then possibly upgrade to LEDs (if possible) or just go for the xenons. My doubts about xenons would be  - how long do they last on mainly bumpy roads, the expense of replacing the bulbs and the lack of control over the height adjustment.  If anyone has any thoughts, advice or experience I would be very grateful, thanks.

Retrofit LEDs (& HIDs) are illegal. OEM Xenon systems are very reliable and almost never fail. So if you want decent lights, spec Xenons from new.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: StevieJ on April 11, 2018, 02:05:18 PM
Just to add to what's already been said above the Xenon's are self levelling. My car is lowered on coilovers and I've not had any issues with the beam being too high etc
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: surfer on April 12, 2018, 10:12:33 PM
Thanks for the comments looks like I'll be going for the xenons then
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: pederb6 on April 25, 2018, 05:37:07 PM
Might sound like a dumb question but how do you replace your high beams?

Got the door off but not able to get the green connection to come off?

Since I could get the connector off I decided to take it in to Fiat to have them exchange but the morons at Fiat told me that it is not H1 in high beam but H7

Please show me an official FIAT document or web that states this, I'm also very surprised that there is no mention in the owners manual of what bulb to use?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: CJ on April 26, 2018, 10:16:33 AM
From page 110 onwards, hope you sort it  :)
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: pederb6 on April 26, 2018, 05:14:09 PM
From page 110 onwards, hope you sort it  :)

Great, thank you

Dont understand why this is not in my handbook?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: pederb6 on April 28, 2018, 02:49:57 PM
Well here it is, my 695 XSR has H7 in both high and low beam, the dealer was right even do all documentation I have found states the the high beam is H1 and low beam H7, oh well it is now finally solved and the bulbs are replaced.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: Pikeyboy on November 10, 2019, 08:23:52 PM
Evening all just thought I would try & keep the post in the right place for those looking back on this.
i  recently seen YouTube video on installation of LED headlight bulb.

From a price point of view looked very attractive & just wondered if anybody could shed some light on this I have 2012 and was wanting to swap over the awful halogens for LEDs without any errors.....

Obviously this video, & reviews elsewhere seem to suggest they work perfectly fine but we all know that this isn't always true.  but they say no modification is required and you can replace the stock halogen headlamps directly.  im not to sure of the connectors but i can check beforehand being a 62plate12.
Please see link below & if you have any comments you can shared that would be much appreciated or if indeed you have  come across Novasight LED bulbs before?

https://www.novsights.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dz9haRYjxY

cheers

Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: CJ on November 11, 2019, 04:53:05 PM
Hello Pikeyboy  :)
I have been looking at LED headlight bulbs too but i would probably go for a Osram/Philips/2020 branded versions as have heard of cheaper alternatives that perform badly. With these you would still have to pay import duty? Also more importantly LED bulbs need to be installed correctly and if not will blind people and fail your MOT. They're not E marked either and potentially will fail your MOT if checked by examiner, also LED bulbs are larger and you would need a replacement cover to keep everything water tight. And I'm not totally convinced that LED's are any brighter than uprated halogens (nightbreakers) i have now at 2/3 times the cost  :-\

CJ

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-osram-ledriving-hl-headlight-bulbs-pair.html
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Bulbs
Post by: slayaz on October 12, 2023, 05:01:49 PM
So I read somewhere today that ALL aftermarket LED light swaps will fail an MOT.

Quote
“Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp for light source and lamp not compatible.”


Found it https://www.passmefast.co.uk/resources/driving-advice/led-headlights#:~:text=Will%20LED%20headlights%20pass%20an%20MOT%3F&text=However%2C%20retrofitted%20LED%20headlights%20are,it%20was%20a%20grey%20area). (https://www.passmefast.co.uk/resources/driving-advice/led-headlights#:~:text=Will%20LED%20headlights%20pass%20an%20MOT%3F&text=However%2C%20retrofitted%20LED%20headlights%20are,it%20was%20a%20grey%20area).)

Thanks