DIY 9005 Conversion

Totalimmortal · May 21, 2006

Here it is: 9005 Conversion

Just so you know, I did this with Sylvania Cool Blues and I didn't have to modify to tabs that allow the bulb to secure into the housing. The only thing I did was do the two o-ring deal, and modify where the plugs goes. Once in, I twisted them in all the way over as usual, then I rotated them back just a bit so they were secure. You'll see what I mean when/if you do it.

FallenAngelHIM · Jun 6, 2006

here is the problem, i don't have a soldering iron or a dremel, how do i take the tabs out of the light bulb to make them fit?

Totalimmortal · Jun 6, 2006

I didn't use either of those. I used some smaller needle nose pliars and squeezed the tabs INSIDE the plug together and that will snap one of the tabs. And from there I just filed the other one down with a small file. Ask your mom for a nail file, or go to Walgreens and buy one for like 0.10.

ryan s · Jun 6, 2006

if you were careful, you could probably use a utility knife too. just watch your fingers and eyes!

angelplus · Jun 6, 2006

ryan s said:
if you were careful, you could probably use a utility knife too. just watch your fingers and eyes!

mmhmm.

This is a good find, I might try it later.

Totalimmortal · Jun 6, 2006

I didn't have to get them completely off for the bulbs to fit. Keep in mind I've only done this to the Sylvania Cool Blue bulbs.

Also, I noticed a BIG difference in light output before and after. Your going from 1000 lumens to 1700 lumens, I allmost need to readjust my headlights. I haven't been getting flashed so Im not worried.

Sketch o5 · Jun 6, 2006

ive heard of people using wire cutters to cut the tabs off, and then a bit of sand paper or a file depending on how short you cut the tabs.

Totalimmortal · Jun 6, 2006

^^^I tried that, but I didn't have wire cutters small enough to fit in and cut.

jwl03 · Jun 7, 2006

i just sacrificed a soldering iron. It was 7$ from radio shack. Heat the iron up and stick the tip of the iron on the tabs.

After a few seconds, the tabs will start to melt. This takes a while, and it smells really bad, so do it outside. Also, don't plan on reusing that iron for soldering, unless you replace the tip...i heard you cannot solder unless a soldering iron tip is 100% clean? not sure..correct me if im wrong =)

Totalimmortal · Jun 7, 2006

You have to clean it afterwards.

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