2000 SS HID Foglight issue

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Oct 13, 2011 | 02:54 PM

RandallBlackwell

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2000 SS HID Foglight issue

hey guys i am a new owner of a 2000 SS and im converting to HID lighting. In my fogs the bulb mounts at 90 degree to the lens. however the hid bulb will not fit into the housing, it is too long, the bulbs are the right type. is there a low profile bulb for these or are there bulb spacers? thanks

Oct 13, 2011 | 04:43 PM

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What bulb number did you get? I believe there's a couple that work, I used 880 bulbs for mine. I didn't think mine fit at first either, but someone assured me they would. Tried again, with a little more confidence and got them in fine.I won't say it wasn't a tight fit though

Oct 13, 2011 | 05:22 PM

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I've changed the HID fog light bulbs on my 02 SS more times than I would ever want to (my fault for using cheap hid brand kept burning bulbs) But everytime Ive changed them out they go right in. It is a little tight in there but 880 bulbs should fit fine.

Oct 13, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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I found it easier to take the fog housing out and put the bulb in.

Oct 13, 2011 | 09:01 PM

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I found it easier to take the fog housing out and put the bulb in.

Yeah, maybe try that. I forgot, mine were out when I put the bulbs in too, I was re-painting the brackets.

Oct 13, 2011 | 09:14 PM

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Funny, I'm picking up a 2000 SS in 2 days and I've already got hids ready for the fogs.

It's a triple black vert 6 speed.

Oct 13, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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mine screwed right in. you may have the wrong bulb size. you should be able to install it without removing the fog lamp unit. is it not fitting in all the way or just not turning/clicking into place?