I'm planning on restoring my headlights over the holidays and would like to replace the headlight and fog light bulbs while at it. Does anyone have a recommendation for them? Right now they are not so bright at all on my 2003 murano. Thanks & Merry Christmas.
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What is the problem that requires "restoring" and what do you mean by restoring? Help us understand.
I thought that was what you meant. Don't forget to put a preservative cover over the headlight lenses after you clean them up, or they will fog up again quickly. I believe that someone cited a spray-on material that will protect them; perhaps they'll respond with that information. Another option would be to buy some pre-cut headlight film to apply over the lenses after they're cleaned up.
No opinion on the headlight lamps....
No opinion on the headlight lamps....
Do a search on Amazon and you'll find a number of clear coat spray and liquid products to apply on headlights, to slow down the yellowing. They're not perfect but is much better than leaving the headlight unprotected. New bulbs might help a bit but keep in mind that the 1st gen Murano headlights with halogen reflective housing are inherently terrible to begin with, not much you can do to improve it.
Brightness really isn't the issue. Your headlights will only throw a beam where the lens and reflector are designed to throw them. You might get a few more feet from a lamp that throws more lumens, but I wouldn't expect it to be significant.
But why not give it a shot? I've heard that some of the LEDs are pretty good, and it's not a lot of money.
But why not give it a shot? I've heard that some of the LEDs are pretty good, and it's not a lot of money.
Here's a youtube to start researching.
Heaps of clips in this channel, Headlight Revolution.
Or try here Headlight Revolution | We Review The Brightest LED Headlight Bulbs
Heaps of clips in this channel, Headlight Revolution.
Or try here Headlight Revolution | We Review The Brightest LED Headlight Bulbs
Your fog lights should only go on with low beams. They're meant to have a cutting low and wide beam for fog. High beams would defeat them. Most people don't understand their intent and use. You should check all of your lights and many other things as part of maintenance. Your manual is you friend more so than forums.
^^^This!
Fog lights are supposed to stay low and have a very sharp cutoff a few feet (maybe four feet or so) above the ground. They are for fog ONLY, not for normal driving. The pattern is to limit light from reflecting off fog a few feet above the ground. Most of us will only need fog lights one or two times a year, if that.
Most "fog" lights are nothing more than irritants to other drivers - they have lousy lenses and no light cutoff. I want to grab a hammer when I see them.
Fog lights are supposed to stay low and have a very sharp cutoff a few feet (maybe four feet or so) above the ground. They are for fog ONLY, not for normal driving. The pattern is to limit light from reflecting off fog a few feet above the ground. Most of us will only need fog lights one or two times a year, if that.
Most "fog" lights are nothing more than irritants to other drivers - they have lousy lenses and no light cutoff. I want to grab a hammer when I see them.
I've noticed a possible new trend around here. Over the last week or so I have seen several cars with fairly bright LED orangey colored fog lights mounted in/on various places... It's nice to see people may finally recognizing that a orange/yellow color is better for fog lights. However, excess lumens don't punch a deeper light pattern into fog, so I don't know how useful the fogs lights I have seen will be in practice... Especially the ones I have seen mounted at the top sides of the windshield and on the roof... I think they may be just another a fashion accessory... Just about everyone around here drives with their fogs on 100% of the time, probably just for the appearance I'm guessing... Count me in as one of them... 😁
I remember conversations in this forum in the early days of the 1st gen regarding color temperature matching their halogen fogs to their HID headlights... For fog, the original warmer halogen color fog lights would be marginally better for visibility IMO...
Fog is dense water vapor, all those water droplets are reflective... For better visibility in it, you want yellowish moderate lumen lights mounted low to light the path directly in front of you. It's about all you can do to see better in a dense fog, IMO...
I remember conversations in this forum in the early days of the 1st gen regarding color temperature matching their halogen fogs to their HID headlights... For fog, the original warmer halogen color fog lights would be marginally better for visibility IMO...
Fog is dense water vapor, all those water droplets are reflective... For better visibility in it, you want yellowish moderate lumen lights mounted low to light the path directly in front of you. It's about all you can do to see better in a dense fog, IMO...
I put LED's on my 09 Murano. The high beams worked well, the low beams were not bright enough. I replaced the low beams with standard halogens. Looking back to 09, I thought the factory halogens were great. LOL. I put LED replacement bulbs on my 16 Ford Edge and night vision was amazingly better. Replacements are made to replace halogens not LED's.
I have a 2006 with HID lights. I wish there was a website that showed bulbs needed for turn signal, inside lights, license plate light etc. So I can buy them all and replace them all at once. Google sites found that attempt to do this look sketch as hell. Maybe I should go to AutoZone and have them part it out while I write down the results and order via Amazon...
Imhotep
Imhotep
It must be a burden going through life with that big chip on your shoulder...
Perhaps your questions are not clear, and we make out best attempt answer as best we can?
The interior bulbs that don't list a wattage are LEDs. I thought you may have been asking what their wattage should be...
Upon further thought, I think you may be confusing HID with LED, they are entirely different technologies... I'm not trying to be patronizing, just trying to clarify...
If you replace an halogen bulb with an LED, the LED will always be a much lower wattage, they are much more efficient.
Perhaps your questions are not clear, and we make out best attempt answer as best we can?
The interior bulbs that don't list a wattage are LEDs. I thought you may have been asking what their wattage should be...
Upon further thought, I think you may be confusing HID with LED, they are entirely different technologies... I'm not trying to be patronizing, just trying to clarify...
If you replace an halogen bulb with an LED, the LED will always be a much lower wattage, they are much more efficient.
Ahh, I think I now see what you may be referring to. In the corner of you second screenshot it mentions bulb types A,B,C, or D. I would check the bulb for markings to determine its wattage...
I may have incorrectly assumed you were looking to replace all your light bulbs with LEDs, that is what most posters asking similar questions are looking for...
Why do you you want to replace them all, are some of them not working?
I may have incorrectly assumed you were looking to replace all your light bulbs with LEDs, that is what most posters asking similar questions are looking for...
Why do you you want to replace them all, are some of them not working?
Nevermind.
Sorry for derailing thread OP.
I just wanted to replace my bulbs because I don't know the last time they have been changed, I still don't know if should pick a different wattage Halogen vs. HID. I never talked about LEDs or replacing Halogens with LEDs. I also still do not know wattage and type of bulbs A-D are. I am still trying to figure out who "we" is composed of besides the individual who accuses me of having a chip on my shoulder when I point out changing of a narrative and point out things people say I typed but didn't. You keep bringing up LEDs I have no idea why. 🤔
If anyone can answer my questions, cool. If not. That's cool too. I am not trying to be aggressive or combative due to a inferiority complex aka Chip on Shoulder. Personally I feel that if I cannot answer a person's question or if I need clarification. I would just not reply, or ask for clarification instead of assuming they are talking about X because everyone talks about X. Or making up topics they did not mention. Or try to say multiple individuals need me to clarify, like it is a "it's not just me everyone feels this way" situation by saying "we". Those are the reasons I inquired about age and life experience. But I will dismiss myself from this thread and if I see a helping hand. Great. If not I think life will go on and I can go to AutoZone or the dealership which is what I was suggested for me to do because my confusion and asking dumb questions is just a affront to this community. And if I did not say something, just double down and say this must of been what I meant.
Imhotep
Sorry for derailing thread OP.
I just wanted to replace my bulbs because I don't know the last time they have been changed, I still don't know if should pick a different wattage Halogen vs. HID. I never talked about LEDs or replacing Halogens with LEDs. I also still do not know wattage and type of bulbs A-D are. I am still trying to figure out who "we" is composed of besides the individual who accuses me of having a chip on my shoulder when I point out changing of a narrative and point out things people say I typed but didn't. You keep bringing up LEDs I have no idea why. 🤔
If anyone can answer my questions, cool. If not. That's cool too. I am not trying to be aggressive or combative due to a inferiority complex aka Chip on Shoulder. Personally I feel that if I cannot answer a person's question or if I need clarification. I would just not reply, or ask for clarification instead of assuming they are talking about X because everyone talks about X. Or making up topics they did not mention. Or try to say multiple individuals need me to clarify, like it is a "it's not just me everyone feels this way" situation by saying "we". Those are the reasons I inquired about age and life experience. But I will dismiss myself from this thread and if I see a helping hand. Great. If not I think life will go on and I can go to AutoZone or the dealership which is what I was suggested for me to do because my confusion and asking dumb questions is just a affront to this community. And if I did not say something, just double down and say this must of been what I meant.
Imhotep
Here is a link to a website (just as an example, I have no knowledge of the website otherwise...) for 2006 light bulbs:
www.lightbulbs.com
For some of lights, it offers a LED equivalent to the OEM incandescent bulb. Notice the wattage is significantly lower for LED bulbs.
Here is an example:
12 watts for the incandescent:
www.lightbulbs.com
1 watt for LED equivalent:
www.lightbulbs.com
If you're only looking to replace your HID headlights, the following is from my '03 owner's manual. Check your 2006 owner's manual to be sure yours are the same... I posted this on Christmas in the thread where we discussed whether or not you have HID headlights...
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2006 Nissan Murano Replacement Light Bulbs
Shop 2006 Nissan Murano Replacement Light Bulbs: Incandescent, Halogen and LED Automotive Replacement bulbs at LightBulbs.com
For some of lights, it offers a LED equivalent to the OEM incandescent bulb. Notice the wattage is significantly lower for LED bulbs.
Here is an example:
12 watts for the incandescent:
12 watt 12.8 volt T5 Miniature Wedge Base #912
#912 - 12 watt - 1 amp - 12.8 volt - T5 - Miniature Wedge (W2.1x9.5d) Base | Eiko Incandescent Miniature / Automotive Light Bulb
1 watt for LED equivalent:
1 watt 10/18 volt Wedge Base 3000K Natural White ProLED
1 watt - 10/18 volt - Wedge Base - 3,000K - Natural White - ProLED | Halco LED Light Bulb
If you're only looking to replace your HID headlights, the following is from my '03 owner's manual. Check your 2006 owner's manual to be sure yours are the same... I posted this on Christmas in the thread where we discussed whether or not you have HID headlights...
I bought directly from Alla using their search tool.
allalighting.com
Alla LED Headlights, Fog, Tail, Signal, Interior Lights for Car, Truck
Alla Lighting, USA located, offers best LED headlights, fog, signal, brake tail, interior lights for cars, trucks, motorcycles' bulbs replacement: low price but highest performance aftermarket LED upgrade halogen, HID, incandescent lamps for vision and safety.
allalighting.com
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