NB8B headlights and foglights stopped working

stevesports · Postby **stevesports** » Mon May 12, 2014 1:25 am

Hi all,

Very recently and suddenly the right headlight and both foglights for my NB8B stopped working. The headlights are projector headlights.

Any idea what the cause would be, other than a blown light bulb? I don't think it's the fuse because otherwise both left and right headlights would stop working. The high-beams still work.

If it is the lightbulb, do you know what the part I need to replace for the projector light? I searched around and I'm unable to find the right part number.

Cheers

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:33 am

Check the owners manual, you may be surprised at what you find, including fuse block info and bulb types.
Greg.
What are the chances of losing three bulbs at the same time?

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:46 am

taminga16 wrote:What are the chances of losing three bulbs at the same time?

My guess?
Headlight = globe
Foglights = fuse or switch

How often do you use the fog lights? These may have been out of action for some time without you noticing....

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:16 am

PLUS 1. But you don't get the points (It's not your car :wink:

)

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Mon May 12, 2014 3:16 pm

I've had both my low beams blow (hi was OK) on my old NA. Replaced globes, no problems.
Start with the globes as it is the easiest!

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Mon May 12, 2014 3:50 pm

Start with the owners manual!, and if you are not confident with what you find, ask someone than can stand next to you for advice.
Greg.

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Mon May 12, 2014 6:25 pm

stevesports wrote:Hi all,

Very recently and suddenly the right headlight and both foglights for my NB8B stopped working. The headlights are projector headlights.

Any idea what the cause would be, other than a blown light bulb? I don't think it's the fuse because otherwise both left and right headlights would stop working. The high-beams still work.

If it is the lightbulb, do you know what the part I need to replace for the projector light? I searched around and I'm unable to find the right part number.

Cheers

I remember this user from somewhere but I can't remember where (PS Wun misses you)

droo · Postby **droo** » Wed May 14, 2014 12:19 pm

*adenoids* remember, only use genuine Mazda bulbs or globes specifically designed for your reflector type which mazda engineers spent many hours something something.

*yawn*

Yep, check manual, check fuses, check bulbs.

If you're unsure of the bulb that you need to replace, remove the one which doesn't work on the car, take it to a "specialist" (supercheap/bursons/repco/autobum would do fine) and they'll sort you out.

Caffeine · Postby **Caffeine** » Thu May 15, 2014 8:23 am

HB4 is the globe type you want (to avoid having to look it up in the owner's manual

)

I recommend Narva +50's, but do both as they will be significantly whiter / brighter than your old globes.

stevesports · Postby **stevesports** » Mon May 19, 2014 5:24 pm

meanmx wrote:
stevesports wrote:Hi all,

Very recently and suddenly the right headlight and both foglights for my NB8B stopped working. The headlights are projector headlights.

Any idea what the cause would be, other than a blown light bulb? I don't think it's the fuse because otherwise both left and right headlights would stop working. The high-beams still work.

If it is the lightbulb, do you know what the part I need to replace for the projector light? I searched around and I'm unable to find the right part number.

Cheers

I remember this user from somewhere but I can't remember where (PS Wun misses you)

Hey Ben. Glad to see that you also bought yourself an NB8B! I've moved to Sydney now, so it is slightly more difficult to come to the Thursday night meets.