Jeep GC WK2 D1S HID Headlight Bulb Change Tips
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Not a full tutorial, just some tips on how to change the HID bulb on your WK2
*Important* Yes you can access the bulbs from the round access holes in the wheel wells, but if you have big hands or don't want to risk bumping the light bulb this is the way to go.
**Bulb suggestion. Do NOT buy the Kensun bulbs. Get the Osram CBI. Way better bulb. I changed these bulbs back to Osram. Same process to change osram as Kensun.
My wife and I followed your instruction video. It's my wife. Her hands are smaller. Anything went as planned. Great job with the video. Highly recommend others follow our or it. Dealer wanted $650 to replace one bulb. I got two D3S HID bulbs at Prep Boys for 102 each plus about an hour of our time. Mic dump.
I looked at the difference between the D1S (the one for the 2012 Grand Cherokee Overland Summit) and the D3S and found they are not interchangeable. The fitting rings do not match.
At first I didn’t think this video was helpful. But once I tried working my big ol mits around that little space, it all made sense the way you explained it. One thing I did (I’m not sure if this is part of the recall fix they bolted to your model-year jeep). That electrical box ,with the 4 red tabs in your video, can be moved over if you can unbolt it. I used an 8mm ratcheting socket with an elbow to get it done. It just gives you a little more wiggle room in that area. Thanks again for the video, it was a great help and saved me some cash at the dealer!
Had seen this video briefly, thinking it didn't apply to my problem, but after being sold the H11 Bulb Replacement for my 2013 GC Overland, was annoyed after all the prep finding it as an HID. Back to the shop and then went ISO of this video again. Created my own path to the bulb, but then couldn't remove it and that one part of the video (lever) saved the day. Wife thinks I'm great mechanic, but had to tell her it was UA-cam? Guess I can be impressed with my research and remembering your vid contribution. LOL.Thanks Much
Spot on. Thank you for this. Took me 20 mins. I paid to get the driver side done four days ago and the passenger side burned out. Ordered the bulb and easily done. Feeing the clips and aligning is the hardest part.
Driver side is harder
Did your bulb flicker before it went bad? I've got my driver side flickering all of the sudden.
Can anyone please tell me do these HID bulbs Control both the high & low beams ??? Have owned 5 jeeps, but this is actually the first time I've ever had a headlight blow , currently own 2012 grand Cherokee limited,just replaced both sides because I already knew about how the other one goes usually after replacing the bad bulb, guy Connected new bulbs but I don't think my high beams are working at all now plus looks like I'm driving with fog lights only at night, somethings definitely not right, I have watched several videos on here about replacing these HIDS & this guy that put mine in went in through the wheel well like most of the videos showed.
It's hard to explain but the headlights basically only run brights all the time. There is a small reflector that blocks some of that light and that's how you get your low beam and you turn on your high beams. The reflector moves out of the way and allows the full beam to go out
@Troutdoors Thank you so much for that very simple explanation, I was just kind of stumped but I get it now !! The problem is it looks as though the outside lights ( smaller ones that sit a little higher up next to the bigger light ) which I thought were my main headlights are not working, just the outer beams are operational since they were put in yesterday before it was dark , however when driving home last night it looks like I am basically driving with minimal brightness from the outer beams and when I flip the high beams on it basically does nothing except maybe get a little brighter, the inner bigger lights are not working whatsoever
BEST VIDEO of this procedure. Thanks. This video allowed me to save $300+. I watched this in the parking lot of my jeep dealership and did the job there in less than an hour. Without the video this would have taken me much longer to figure out. His explanation in the video is very detailed and spot on. Listen closely to the bit about how the bulbs clip in. This is very important to get it done properly and quickly... The jeep techs were billing 1.4 hours labor for both bulbs at $125/hr + an absurd amount for the parts. I bought the “CougarMotor HID Xenon Headlight Replacement Bulbs - D1S - 35W 6000K (Pack of two bulbs) - 2 Yr Warranty” on amazon delivered to my door for $29! THIS DOES TAKE SOME EFFORT AND PATIENCE. Not exactly a novice project buy I feel like anyone with the incentive to save $300-400 and just a bit of mechanical inclination can do it. TRY IT! Worst case you end up having the dealer do it with your bulbs and still save $100+ on the parts... My bulbs are working and look fine in daylight but I haven’t tested them at night yet...
Forgot to mention that this video is ONLY for the jeeps that have the HID (xenon) headlights. Standard headlights are a bit different and there are other videos for those...
To help everyone further I got a good photo of the HID bulb clipped in. Look at this! This helped me understand the two mechanisms: 1-metal clips around square bulb housing and 2- more importantly the plastic ring that is turned to remove the old bulb and then again in reverse to finally secure the new bulb. Check here: drive.google.com/open?id=19yCLU-kQ5GiTZ9DY49yfMlz5CU761VoS
Clay Elliott that's freaking awesome man!! So glad it helped you out!!!
Clay Elliott i think I would’ve had the job done in an hour as well, but I spent a good 30 minutes trying to make sure the bulb was in correctly. It just felt very loose when you initially seat it back in the housing. I learned out of pure frustration that you have to press the bulb firmly into place then flip the clamping mechanism down to hold it. It was worth the wait as I didn’t destroy a bulb or the housing itself! I shopped the bulbs on amazon as well.
Thanks for the video it was so helpful to install my D1S in 2012 GC Overland I could not have done without your help! Dealer wanted to charge over $1000 to do it.
I been doing my bulbs since getting my '08 Grand Cherokee. I'm glad to see you did a video on how easy it is. Great job on the video. I now showed my fiance how to do it with your video.
i realize I'm kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online?
Just did mine bcuz of how you taught and explained it. I appreciate it brutha. Thank you
So glade I found this video the hardest part for me was locking the light bulbs. Seeing this helped me sooo much.
It's a bit tricky but I was able to change these by following the steps and using a lot of patience. It's a difficult placement to work with. I suggest using a lamp/light to brighten the area as much as possible cuz the bulb is buried in the corner behind a lot of hoses and what not.
2013 Jeep Overland - D1S HID Headlight Bulbs
Took about 12 minutes for both sides. Thx for the vid.
I would say get use to changing both sides. I have 2014 Overland....just replaced both sides for the third time. Once you understand the release lever, you will never forget how easy it is
Alrighty. Just changed both headlights for the first time in my 2013 GC Limited. Here are my tips. First of all, buy good bulbs. The Osram bulbs are OEM and can be purchased from Amazon for $45-$55 each. The $55 version is the 66140 bulb and is more expensive because you can authenticate the bulb.The cheaper 66144 is an older model that doesn't have the same authenticity verification. I bought the 66144 and they seem to be genuine. Apparently counterfeit bulbs are an issue. As is usually the case with car maintenance, you should replace things in pairs. Moving on.
First things first. Read this whole comment before doing anything. Anyone who says you can use the wheel wells has either never done this or has tiny GI Joe hands and arms with an extra elbow. Forget it. Just go through the engine bay. It is wisest to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before doing all this just to be safe. The driver's side is easier. Remove the plastic engine cover (it just pulls off) and the air filter housing. It's also easier to get the air filter housing off if you first loosen the flathead screw that tightens the hose clamp that holds the air filter housing to the cylindrical air duct. If you also pull upward (not too hard) on the air duct it will pop off the mount. This makes everything a little easier as well. Just make sure to push it back down on reassembly. Pull the top off the air filter housing by unsnapping the two metal clamps on the right side, remove the filter, and pull up on the bottom of the air filter assembly to get it off the three mounts. This takes some force. Be careful when it pops off to not damage the nearby engine components. Once its off the mounts carefully remove it. It's tricky but it comes out. Now to the bulb. Remove the rubber cover and set aside, but somewhere you'll see it and not forget to put it back on. Feel around for the lever that releases the bulb and rotate it upwards. Pull the bulb out. You'll get some resistance from the metal "fingers" that secure the bulb to the housing. Just wiggle it loose and pull. you won't get far because of the cable connected to the bulb. When it starts to pop out ease up so as not to damage the wiring that it's connected to. No one tells you this, but the connector to the bulb can be a pain. If there's an easy trick I don't know it. Basically, there's a tab on either side of the connector that has to be released at the same time you start to push the bulb off. I used a flathead screwdriver to accomplish this. BE GENTLE. If you screw up that connector you have bigger problems. Once the bulb is off, set it aside and put nitrile gloves on if you aren't already wearing them. Open the new bulb, inspect it for obvious flaws and damage. You'll have to decide if you want to connect the bulb before or after you insert it in the housing. Maneuvering your brand new $50 bulb into the housing while it is connected is tricky but possible. The choice is yours. WHEN YOU INSERT THE BULB IN THE HOUSING (metal "fingers") MAKE SURE IT SNAPS COMPLETELY INTO PLACE. WHEN YOU RE-ENGAGE THE LEVER/CLAMP MAKE SURE THE BULB REMAINS PROPERLY SECURED IN PLACE. **I thought I had a bad bulb but it turned out it wasn't seated properly and was basically just hanging in there loose because the lever mechanism actually pushed it off. As a result it appeared dim and misaligned.** Replace the rubber cover making sure its all the way seated all the way around. If you want to test your bulbs first you'll have to wait until you do the other side, so maybe don't put your air filter housing back together yet.
The passenger side is more difficult. The best bet is to move the component(s) attached to the front of the vehicle visible at 00:46. In this video there is only one module. Mine has two. One is secured via a plastic trim fastener and the other is a metal clip. A pry tool is best for the fastener and a flathead will easily release the other. If you're gentle you can re-use the fastener. If it breaks take it to an auto parts store to replace it. Move them out of the way and grab a wrench/socket. AGAIN: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I believe it's an 8mm that will release the three bolts holding the PCM to the bracket. Gently shift the PCM out of the way. Once this is done it's WAY easier to access the bulb. The bulb installation process is now the same. I would suggest that maybe connecting the new bulb be done after it is seated and locked in place. It's hard to maneuver the new bulb while connected. Put the PCM back together, not to forget the wire (ground?) that was connected to the rightmost of three bolts. Reconnect your battery and cycle your lights on. DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE IF YOU HAVEN'T PUT YOUR AIR FILTER BACK TOGETHER.
The big lesson was making sure the bulbs are seated and locked in place before reassembling. I got super stressed thinking I had a serious problem after my passenger light looked bright and beautiful and my driver's side (which was actually the bulb that went bad that started the whole process) looked dull and misaligned. I thought I either had a counterfeit bulb or bigger problems. When I took it back apart it was basically just hanging there. Also, you may be tempted to remove the plastic trim panels above the headlights thinking they give you access. No idea about the driver's side, but the passenger side DOES NOT. Don't waste your time. And as the video says, make sure you're connecting the bulbs with the correct cable orientation. A visual inspection of the old bulbs, still connected, will show you which way the cable has to be oriented. This will make sense once you see how the cable/connector is constructed. But just to double check, compare the old and new bulb connectors to see they are identical. they should be.
I cannot get the damn bulb out only the passenger side is out im throwing in the towel 2 hours and can't unlock the latch thats secure the bulb dont wanna break the plastic latch will be taking it to a shop to see how much they want 😂🤣 I tried.
If you bought OSRAM HID headlight for 45 bucks you got scammed and bought a fake headlight.
@@surfpub2001 oh wow you should call Amazon and explain to them how you know that
@@surfpub2001 I bought one been working for more than 1 year the wife can't tell the difference in color its a little off but no one can tell except me I didn't pay dealership prices you tell me who got ripped off?🤔🤣
@@craiggoodman3516 my apologies. Thought you referenced 45$ for the pair osram headlights. Typically when you buy a headlight you purchase in pairs and replace both at the same time.
I played $30 for 2 on ebay and they're good quality look just like yours...
Thanks for the video! One comment though. You mention how it clips in, but my 2011 GC Overland had these metal prongs around the square part of the bulb. I figured out that there was a clip that I had to release in order for it to come out. It is just past the prongs and I felt it with my thumb and lifted up counter clockwise and then the bulb released. I found it easier to put the wire connector back on before trying to get the bulb back into the metal prongs and then I pushed back down on the clamp to hold the bulb in place and I was all done. It took a little bit before I figured out that there was a clamp beyond the metal prongs. This video was very helpful !! Thank you!!!
Right on man, glad it helped
Great video helped me save $150. 20 min install. 2 clips on outside. I moved ecm. (3 screws). Gave me more room.
Yeah there are a couple of ways you can get at this.. but any perspective on it helps some get it done on their own. Glad it worked out for you.
Thanks for the video that was the easiest way to do it 👌🏻
There is a service place via the wheel well, turn the plastic clip and replace the bulbs from underneath. Also, the steel fingers does go over the square part of the bulb. Once it's in place, turn the clip to secure the bulb in place
For folks with big hands... That's a no go
All depends on your hand size guys. Very straightforward. Plastic cup comes off easy. Most Amazon aftermarket hid headlights provide a video about putting a new light in. The hardest thing is those big hands 🤣
I can't believe how hard this is. I already broke one of the green little bars just trying to put it back in and I'm only testing to see if it's the hid buld or ballast.
Jeep designed this to be absolutely ridiculously hard for a light bulb change. No sense at all. Going with a Tahoe next time. Thanks for the video though.
AWESOME VIDEO! It took 20 minutes and my wife is now off my back! People need to tip you for this! Especially when shops want to charge you insane amounts because they make you buy their overpriced bulbs. Thanks!
Thanks - this helped a lot. On the driver side, I was able to pull the bulb out with the harness attached.
Should made a video
Thanks for the video. If I didn't see the video beforehand I probably would have struggled. I have the diesel which makes it even harder with all the crap under the hood. I had to replace the passenger side. Removing the radiator overflow container made it very simple. Took all of 20 minutes. The hardest part was finding the right one at a decent price. $250 from the dealer is robbery. Found it on Amazon for $41.
Make sure you're not using the Ken Sun bulbs they are garbage. Go with the CBI osram bulb. Huge difference. you can access the bulbs with the little screw cap in the wheel well where the splash guard is but it's not easy trying to get the bulb in there without hitting it on a bunch of stuff or getting it dirty
@@TroutWest I ordered the exact osram replacement. Hopefully it is not a chinese counterfit.
What a design.... Gotta do this today
If you have a small hands you can go through the fender well opening the little round cover just remove that but it's really hard to go that way I think it's easier to do it the way I show in the video
@@TroutWest I changed both... Passenger side was hard. My hands are too big țo go through the fender liner but I have long fingers so I was able to somehow maneuver the bulb into place from above. Had to seat it and close the clip all by feel.
Taking off the air box in the driver side, changing the bulb and putting everything back in place took half the time that the passenger side took me. I hope it lasts another 80k miles so I never have to do it again.
Thanks for the video!
Great video. But DUCK! Definitely recommend watching the full video before starting to work on your whip cause I definitely touched the 💩 outta that bulb
EXCELLENT demonstration video! This is the most helpful example I’ve seen 👍
Morning
Thanx Very much for the video
At 1st I though I could make a better video, self have a little endoscope camera, great for making such videos
During removing my light bulb, had to look for your video again 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Am still going to make my little video, however will mention your video in my video
The one thing that I would of liked to of known is how much one needs to pull on the plug to get it off the light bulb - self work on electrical and electronic industrial equipment, and it's never good to apply brute force on anything, so kept looking for some little clip that had to be pushed or pulled
Again thanx for a great video
Ummm why dont you use the wheel well access points specifically made to change the bulbs?
Because like most grown men...I don't have hands like a 12 year old
@@TroutWest 😂😂
I tried going through there and it's very tight.
Good job I used this and it helped allot
excellent video was very helpful, but I'm trying to know or find out why to put turn signals or flashing lights does not sound the tic tac, does not emit sound, have any idea? thanks for your help and thanks in advance greetings from chile
I have a jeep 2012 laredo 4x4
No idea man. Pay the dealer the money to just diagnose it. Worth it
Only part you don't show or say is how to get the wire off. I wish I could comment on how to do it for sure but here is some small clips or clip you need to pull a bit to get the wires to unhook from the bulb. hard to see and hard to know exactly what I got my finger nail on to get it to release. The hole in the inner fender is some help for a visual but for me it was done like this video from the top.
If it isn't one thing it is another. I got the bulb out, now fighting to get the new one in. grrrr.
Yeah keep fucked up pretty bad in this whole electrical system. I have a 2013 limited with a hemi...
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Hi, thanks for the video, my turning indicator on the same side has stopped would you know how to replace that or where its accessible?
Yep..bulb is just behind the location you see it on the front. Just turn the back of the harness and pull the bulb out. Very easy!
Urban Outdoorsman i have the blackhawk with the drl led outline headlamp is that the same as yours? sorry ive only been a jeep owner for 3 days and am not very knowledgeable yet
One of my bulbs went out. I read recommendations that you should change both so I did. Now, both bulbs are on, but my headlights are really dim and "dispersed" is the best word I can use to describe. And they're not any better when I turn on my brights, maybe even worse. It appears that the deflector that focuses the light and switches from dims to brights isn't work. My headlights don't do the autoleveling when you first start up the jeep. HELP!! Does anyone know if/how to reset the deflector? I have AlfaOBD if there is a way to troubleshoot and/or reset. Thanks, Craig
The motors on those autoleveling headlights are known to go out.... You'll have to replace the headlight, I don't believe there's a way to reset it
All makes sense. I can get the bulb out. I cannot get the wire harness unplugged, is there a clip?
There is a clip. Gotta give it a squeeze... Look at the prong on the new bulb. That will tell ya what you need to do
Hint: rather than try to come in from up top, use the wheel well access. Far easier. There for a reason. Once you do them once, will take you around 60-90 seconds.
If you read the comments section most grown men have big hands and can't fit that way to get the bulb in there...aside from that it's very dirty coming from that direction and you risk getting dirt on a bulb you would completely ruin if it did get dirty. You'll notice the dealership does it the same way and this video for a reason
I think there's actually a plastic access cap in the wheel well that you simply twist off and you have access from there to replace the headlight bulbs.
There is but you will have a tough time not running into things with the bulb trying to get it in place from that angle. Also if you have big hands that's not easy to do that way.
So, I have a 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited. I attempted the other night but realized I had gotten the wrong replacement bulb. So I ordered the HID off Amazon. I have a question. On my jeep there's a cover that screws/turns off to allow me to access the bulb. All I see is the backside of the HID bulb. How in the world do you get in front of it to turn the release you're talking about. Could I just grab the back (silver) part and slightly turn it and them pull it out?
The plastic surround that holds the bulb in place goes around the square box in the back of the bulb that you're seeing. There are ridges on it like tabs that you will grab on and do a quarter turn to allow that to come off. First remove the rubber boot then turn the tab surround then the bulb should come straight out. some people like to go in through the wheel well other people like me prefer to go in through the top and reach around to get it. if it's really hard for you just take the front bumper off about a 30 minute job or less if you get good
I looked at my hids and the model is osram 66340hbi can I still use the 66140? I found mine on Amazon but they say for offroad use only. My jeep is 2015 jeep grand Cherokee overland.
As long as they are d1s you are good.
For the life of me, I can't get the old bulb out. I can't feel any kind of clip I feel the light and what feels like 2 pieces of something one on either side?
There's a little round plastic ring with teeth on it that you have to turn to release the bulb from the socket. if you pull up pictures of the headlights for sale on eBay or somewhere you will see what the back looks like.
@@TroutWest Once I got that to turn, I still tried to turn the bulb until I watched your video realized that it just pulls out. Now to get it in.
I bought new HID bulbs from Autozone and they cost me 50 bucks and they didn't look like these. They looked like the more basic HID bulb without that module attached to the lamp
Definitely stick to Osram!
How much is the bulb
60-80 a piece. Depending when you buy it. Set of 2 140-190
@@TroutWest okay I'm looking to get rid of this 2011 so many small problems and cheap parts If Chrysler had taking just put a little more love into this vehicle it would've been outstanding but for me going back to foreign.
@@TheBIGKNOC Buy Osram CBI
What year is this GC? I have a 2014 with standard H11 bulbs. They look different than the one you show on the video, has a different connector. Any tips would be great. Thanks!
Alberto Mascaro likely you don't have HID headlights this is for the hid system..
I replaced my bulb today and the left side still won’t work any ideas what it could be ?
Ballast is probably bad. You can youtube how to trouble shoot your HID Balast ..there might even be a video on WK2 ballast
Spin it this way... CCW or CW?
Cw
Great video! I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, is it the same set up and do I purchase a HID D1S bulb or do I need a different kind of bulb?
if it's HID .. it's the same D1S
Urban Outdoorsman thank you! I forgot to mention, Does it matter that my Jeep Grand Cherokee is an SRT8 model? I’m assuming it’s the same set up. Thx again!
@@mihirpatel8924 Nah, same headlights the housing is different but the bulbs are the same.
Urban Outdoorsman thank you! Hope you get in some good fishing trips in the near future!
@@mihirpatel8924 Thanks dude! Working on them.. been tough planning with this covid thing but we'll figure it out!
can u put a link from where u purchased your bulbs please
amazon, sellers change. Just search Osram D1S bulb
Throughout the whole video it lo ok is like there are 4 relays on just to the right of your hand with red tabs on them. My car only has three. What is the one on the far right for?
Part of the pcm harness.. not sure why yours has less. Could be the options mine has
@@TroutWest thanks I'll take a look at it. I have a 6 cylinder overland with AWD. So it should have just about every option that's available but I think it might have to do with the cylinders.
So....I've a 2011 wk2 Laredo, will this bulb fit mine?
Not unless yours came factory with hid. There are ways to convert it and then it would but you would need to buy the housing which are around $700 a piece. they make some generic versions that are sold on eBay that cost a lot less
Thanks.
Pretty sure mine come as a standard!.
Anyone know any videos on how to eliminate hid? Switch to led maybe?
Not sure, I'm sure it's been done.
Remove pcm to access bulb easier just depress plastic clip and pull up swing towards engine.
What is the link to the Amazon listing? I looked before but never found it
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EECL90U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Buy the CBI Osram, the kensuns don't last
I cant get the boot off...
Pinch the boot with your fingers and pull or push down. It technically comes straight back/out but you have to turn it a bit to crack the bond that builds up over time
I can't get the bulb back in. Mine doesn't have any sort of "clips" in there to hold it. I hate Jeep for such a poor design.
Passenger side can be done this way, drivers side cannot. Important point to call out
I did both sides this way...
Lol there’s a hole in the side skirt. No tools required.
Todd Richmyre there is but for some with bigger hands it's not the right way to get to the bulb. If you have a small hands it's really easy that way. I don't recommend it though because there's a lot of dust in the wheel well that you can have transfer onto the bulb as you're trying to put it in versus coming in from the top
Ya if your hands are kids sized
All these videos and comments dealer puts vehicle on lift pulls tire off opens access door and because of the angle it is really easy... just saying 🙈
Not when you have man hands 👊 Also I can change this bulb this way faster than putting it on a lift, taking the tire off. 👈
Awful design
This is NOT for an Overland.
Lol. Yes ... It is
Yes it is lol... Just did same exact thing on the ol ladies 12 overland summit
uhhh... yea, it is... I just did it on my Overland.
You are explaining but not actually showing what you're explaining so not really helpful....
There's no room in there for the camera and a hand that's the reason for the way we filmed this