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yyk 06-06-2016 04:00 PM

Red Battery Cable and How do you replace the high-beam bulb
 
I have a high beam bulb *main beam* on the driver side. I see the wire block, and I've replaced the dipped-beam bulb before, but this one's a bee--itch. I can't seem to budge it. The top access panel seems to be for the turn signal bulb or the parking light. What gives?

Any help would be appreciated

On a side not I would like to replace the positve cable lead with something that bolts down better on the battery post than that OEM cable. Does anyone have a replacement that they've tried, The convertible cable looks better but I think it's too short?

2000 XKR Coupe.

yyk 06-07-2016 07:50 AM

Ok, my Icon didn't look very good. But come on guys, no one has changed out a high beam bulb before on a 2000 XKR ?

avern1 06-07-2016 08:19 AM

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The main beam headlamp is accessed thru the cover. The trick is to rotate it a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release it.
Attached is the page from the tech manual

GGG 06-07-2016 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yyk (Post 1476210)
........ I would like to replace the positve cable lead with something that bolts down better on the battery post than that OEM cable. .......

What's wrong with the OE battery lead terminal clamps?

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Mine grip so tightly I could lift the battery with them!

Graham

yyk 06-07-2016 05:50 PM

positive lead
 
I have the same cable, Apparently mine is damaged. Or my interstate battery has a slight pole difference. I ordered another cable just in case since my original is showing it's age.

Thanks


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