A31 Bulb Types

[Lum]

Need to replace my front indicator bulbs. I have clear units with amber bulbs and the paint is falling off the bulb. But what type are they? I've never seen one like it.

One garage says they're 921's and another says they're 955's, both of which seem to be quite difficult to obtain so I need to make sure they're the right ones.

While I'm at it, how do you even get at the sidelight and side repeater bulbs on this car.

I wish I had the owners manual for it (in English) sometimes. At least the rear bulbs are all standard ones.

[daisu]

Open bonnet, 1 phillips head screw on the bracket ontop of the headlight, then you just hit it forwards with the palm of your hand.

Should be a standard wedge type bulb.

[Lum]

Should be a standard wedge type bulb.

To me a standard wedge type bulb is a 501, the little ones used in side repeaters. I've never seen a wedge bulb this big before, and can't even find out what the difference is between the two types. Is there a different name for them where you are?

Ideally I want to replace them with LEDs since the bulbs are so rare over here.

[Nic_A31]

No different names over here..then again us Aussies don't really talk properly alot of the time.

Can you just cut the wires and use a bulb + holder of a more common type ?

I'll have a look when I get home for ya for bulb size and if any LEDs fit.

[Lum]

Well after a bunch of research, it appears that 921 and 501 bulbs have the same base, so I can use any LED designed to replace a 501.

Next thing I need to find out is what type the fog light bulb is. So far no-one has been able to identify it. Initially I thought it was USH10, but it turns out that Ushio is a Japanese bulb company.

[daisu]

Just be aware that if you replace bulbs with LED bulbs you will experience the "fast flash" that occurs when you have blown bulbs.

[Lum]

<br />Just be aware that if you replace bulbs with LED bulbs you will experience the "fast flash" that occurs when you have blown bulbs.<br />

I'm aware of that problem.

There's an American company that sells a replacement flasher relay designed for use with LEDs. I just need to get off my arse, look in the fuse box and figure out which type I need. Shouldn't be too hard since most Japanese cars use the same relay.