{"id":37988,"date":"2017-01-02T19:55:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T00:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=37988"},"modified":"2017-01-02T19:55:49","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T00:55:49","slug":"hid-headlamp-2011-mazda-speed-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2017\/01\/hid-headlamp-2011-mazda-speed-3","title":{"rendered":"HID Headlamp 2011 Mazda Speed 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38082\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed-3.jpg\" alt=\"2011 Mazda Speed 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed-3-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>HID headlamp does not work. went back on for a brief day or two.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>RESPONSE<\/p>\n<p>In most cases replacing the bulb will correct this issue. In other cases correcting a connection error may need to be made.<\/p>\n<h3>HID Headlamp Replacement<\/h3>\n<h4>Discharge Type<\/h4>\n<p><strong>WARNING:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge headlight service warnings.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Disconnect the negative battery cable.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the front bumper.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the front combination light.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-1.bmp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38076\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-1.bmp\" alt=\"2011 Mazda Speed 3 HID headlamp replacement\" width=\"305\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Rotate the connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38079\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-2.bmp\" alt=\"Headlight repalcement 2011 Mazda Speed 3\" width=\"322\" height=\"275\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Press sections A to release the bulb retaining wire and remove the discharge headlight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-3.bmp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38080\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-3.bmp\" alt=\"HID Headlamp Diagram\" width=\"356\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the discharge headlight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38081 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2011-mazda-speed3-hid-headlamp-replacement-4.bmp\" alt=\"HID Headlight Removal 2011 Mazda Speed 3\" width=\"363\" height=\"354\" \/><\/p>\n<p>CAUTION:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HID headlamp does not work. went back on for a brief day or two. RESPONSE In most cases replacing the bulb will correct this issue. In other cases correcting a connection error may need to be made. HID Headlamp Replacement Discharge Type WARNING: \u2022Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. 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