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@Simply_seeking Ай бұрын
One thing to note is your not suppose to put any anti seize on those NGK spark plug threads because there is some sort of anti seize coating already on them. Not sure if it would affect it or not, I just know that manufactures instructions.
@mattmulry7329 Ай бұрын
I wouldn’t really argue with that. Except to say - when I pulled the existing (factory) plugs out, a couple were a little stiff…not “seized” but certainly not smooth. Thanks for the comment.
@f4fake22 2 ай бұрын
Part # on spark plugs from tock auto?
@mattmulry7329 2 ай бұрын
2:43 in the vid mate. Or search by model on RA.
@charlesbartholomew2910 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this Matt. It will be a big help when I get ready to replace mine.
@haroldseldon3184 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your very clear and concise explanation of exactly how to do this. Just been under my Zed doing this and I had your video playing throughout. Now to take it out for a drive!
@duained.worden9576 8 ай бұрын
We have type A bulbs and type.B which are wired different.
@JeffAMay 9 ай бұрын
Idk if it matters with this style bulb but i know FOR SURE that on a single pin 8ft led bulb there is no "Load" or "Neutral" end of the bulbs you can put them in either or and they will work just fine.
@mattmulry7329 9 ай бұрын
7:20 Cool that’s great. In the situation I’m in - dual pin Type B 4’ residential, changing from fluorescent to LED - the bulbs clearly show a Neutral and a Lead. See 7:20 in the vid. The way I did it continues to work. If you do yours differently, please report back on how it went. That would be helpful. Thanks for the comment.
@JeffAMay 9 ай бұрын
@@mattmulry7329I did exactly the same thing you did changed my old 8' florescent bulbs to led, hardwired them and junked the ballast. Not saying your not right with your situation I'm just saying with a single pin type 8' T8 - T12 led bulb from Amazon it makes no difference which way the bulb is mounted.
@scottc6672 11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I could not figure out from the manual how the disc held in the mirror and was unaware of the access cover. You video helped me to quickly reattach my mirror without breaking any plastic tabs, which I do all the time.
@kaci7789 11 ай бұрын
What if you have a daisy chain of light fixtures, how do you bypass the ballast?? Is the concept the same?
@kylethomas7609 11 ай бұрын
I have a 2006 3.0i as well. I will be doing this tomorrow. Thank you for posting this. NC here as well..
@billsee476 Жыл бұрын
wire nuts have been banned here in new zealand as unsafe. use a screwed connecter instead
@lloyd8709 Жыл бұрын
Code says need a connecter to protect the wire entering the fixture
@stevebabiak6997 Жыл бұрын
Time stamp 3:54
@marvinmartin4692 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get these bulbs? Do they come in different lengths?
@someperson4712 Жыл бұрын
I got the exact same fixture, but the wires in my fixture seem to be 20 guage. Will it be fine if the wires are that small?
@nicholasmcmillan3647 Жыл бұрын
Didn't expect it to change much, but the difference was huge! Thanks so much for this guide!
@marcuswhite1403 Жыл бұрын
I have some like that. They are plug and play
@JR-fw4jv Жыл бұрын
Are all ballast bypass bulbs wired in this manner or are you just going through the motions and hoping it works?
@mattmulry7329 Жыл бұрын
Dunno mate, I’m not an electrician or bulb designer. I followed the instructions in the box and made a video that will hopefully help some people. Good luck.
@claytonkingtv Жыл бұрын
OMG I NEED THIS. GOT THE SAME CAR. BMW Z4 2004. SO IT SHOUD FIT. WHATS THE NAME OF IT? DO YOU HAVE A LINK TO THE BT DEVICE? THNK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE KNOWLEDGE.
@sl1237 Жыл бұрын
Strange, I thought with the GE Direct Wire tubes it didn't matter which way the tube was installed? Also, is it safe to use a ballast bypassed two bulb LED fixture with only one bulb installed if I find it too bright? Read somewhere that empty sockets powered on could be a hazard.
@xtek465 Жыл бұрын
I don't think it makes any difference. Consider this setup as two lamps plugged into an outlet with a light inserted in one and not the other. The lamp analogy is dangerous due to the shock hazard of an empty socket in the one lamp. However, you don't have to worry about with this overhead fixture.
@brandonkelley588 Жыл бұрын
Does it really matter what color wire nuts do I use.
@mattmulry7329 Жыл бұрын
Not at all. The color of the wires matter, but not the color of the wire nuts. But it is important that you use nuts that are the appropriate size - you don't want it too small if you're tying 4 wires together, don't want one of those wires working its way out.
@SG-yh4dm Жыл бұрын
What size/type screw?
@krellin Жыл бұрын
thank you mate, i just installed one on my bmw feels good doing it yourself
@simplej7409 6 ай бұрын
Without bluetooth, radio sound quality stay the same
@krellin 6 ай бұрын
@@simplej7409 yes it does not affect it
@simplej7409 5 ай бұрын
Can you receive calls on bluetooth? Do you have to connect to bluetooth every time?
@krellin 5 ай бұрын
@@simplej7409 i dont think you can, i only use it to connect the phone and play music...
@MAGNUSGARAGE Жыл бұрын
Did your car have Sirius before? My mods go from radio to CD to Sirius. I wonder if I got this if it would just say “Aux”.
@mattmulry7329 Жыл бұрын
No Sirius before or now. Radio/cd/Aux are the available options so this pipes your BT signal into the Aux.
@yalingumus3896 5 ай бұрын
@@mattmulry7329aux or does it not work?
@eddejacri Жыл бұрын
Bro pass the link I need to same to my z4
@Aaron-CC Жыл бұрын
Can the steering buttons change the track when you play music on spotify through the bluetooth adapter?
@db-ut4jf Жыл бұрын
Cool I now see it works just fine 😃👍🏻
@db-ut4jf Жыл бұрын
Cool video, after you installation did your old handsfree unit still work our how did you configure to keep Handsfree and Iphone connection for music from your phone?
@beachcouple1741 Жыл бұрын
I think you should mention that these bulbs are type B double ended. Type B single ended would need to be wired differently.
@bernardosilva2540 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Would I loose the cd changer functionality with this adapter?
@IsraelSocial Жыл бұрын
Bass sound very bad!
@nickowens1633 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Just a couple of questions. I have a 2005 z4 with the same model stereo as yours and the bass from the radio and the CD is fantastic. I have heard that this adapter does not provide the same level of bass that the head unit radio and CD provides. Would you say that is accurate or do you think the bass using the adapter is similar? Second, now that you have had this about a month, do you still think it is worth it? Thanks.
@mattmulry7329 Жыл бұрын
That is true, about the bass response. It’s not horrible and tinny, but def not to the level a CD provides. Better quality than the FM modulator in the cig lighter that I had before. Yes definitely worth it to get the streaming functionality for not much $$ and fairly seamless connectivity, and a clean look. It’s a little funky when you’re playing through Bluetooth and a call comes in - not always sure which BT channel it’s going through. I’m happy; not looking to further upgrade to bluebus or a non-factory head unit.
@ZedxFour Жыл бұрын
My mirror cleanly fell off. New England temps I guess
@sergiorubiguisado7301 Жыл бұрын
I liked your video. Thank you!
@joeearls8878 Жыл бұрын
The label IS mission critical. It's especially important that anyone replacing bulbs later is aware the fixture has been converted, so that they don't try to reinstall a regular fluorescent tube. Also, the person purchasing replacement bulbs needs to know what kind of bulbs to buy, whether type B single-ended or double-ended or other types of LEDs. They shouldn't have to remove the wiring cover first to figure out how the fixture has been wired.
@UNITED2009100 2 жыл бұрын
Turning the power off when changing any bulbs is a good idea. Saw one explode in a guys hand one time. Not pretty! You should put cable clamps on the power wires coming into the fixture.
@michaelgray4693 2 жыл бұрын
What bulbs did work. Please give me the mfg and model #.
@mattmulry7329 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have that info available in front of me, but the box is pictured and discussed at the beginning of the vid. GE brand I believe. Purchased at Lowes.
@jeromeleonardi177 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it make more sense to pigtail the reds and the blues and then wire to to hot wire so the wire nuts only have 3 wires within each?
@mattmulry7329 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, great idea - that would definitely be easier (as long as you have 1 additional wire nut handy).