2010 Subaru Forester (3rd Gen) - How to replace the low beam headlight bulb (and a 2020 prediction!)

[@naomic31373]

Thanks!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@samtheman98]

What happens when the plug to turn is stuck lol.

[@stephsteph20]

Thank you!! I had no one to help me and was stuck in the rain with my kids. Watched this video and it took me under 5 minutes to get it replaced and safely driving.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I’m happy this helped you in that situation!

[@swizard0922]

Great video. Thanks!!! A soon as you mentioned how much you were looking forward to 2020, I was like,” he doesn’t know what madness lays ahead.” Lol.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Haha, I was basing my prediction off of the wild ass New Years Eve I had at MSG. However, I had no clue what was to come! 2020 was the longest decade, ever. 😂😂😂

[@Paul-e9r4d]

This post is to help anybody out that has their low beams just go out all of a sudden. I was taking my wife to work one morning and when I turned the lights on they came in for a split second and both went out. Since they both went out simultaneously I thought it was a fuse or relay. I checked them and they were good. I checked the bulbs and the filaments were intact. I went on KZbin and found there were several other things it could be, so I drove around for a month with only high beams till I could save enough to take it to the dealer to have it diagnosed and fixed. Skip to yesterday. I stopped by the dealer and told them the issue but decided to go ahead and buy some stock Subaru headlights. Well, it totally fixed the problem. Apparently, the aftermarket bulbs have some electronic parts in the housing, so the bulb can look fine but be gone. So, replace the bulbs first. Cheap 40 dollar fix.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barbiedoll6071]

Now that it's 2023 I missed your 2020 prediction! Thank you DIY Tutorial Guy. Husband is working on daughter's 2010 Forester putting in the lightbulb. I was watching your very clear and understandable video guide to offer my services! Hahahahah.....Good camera work as well in such a tight place!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Man, I was way off about 2020! However, I will say we all weathered the storm. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyderp]

Thank you very much. Not a car person and the estimate to get it fixed at a shop was 220 so glad it’s only gonna cost 20 bucks and maybe 10 minutes of digging in my car!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

This is awesome to hear!

[@CC-zq3ge]

Some of the best camera work I've seen for automotive style repair/replace. Well done.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you!

[@pkral78]

Nice and clear. And your spoken English is quite nice to understand for foreigner. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you, your comment is much appreciated! 🤜🤛

[@elizabethwhitson1130]

Wow - I would not have been able to replace my headlights by myself without your video. I followed your instructions exactly and replaced both headlights in less than 30 minutes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

This comment makes my day! I’m glad it helped and glad you saved some time and $$!

[@soupairradio]

Don't know if you are watching the comments 3 years later. Both low beams went out for me at once. Wonder if it is bulb, fuse or some other problem. Brights work. Appreciate any input

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I try and reply to all comments, no matter how old the video. Glad you came here! As for what you described, you could be dealing with a blown fuse. Or both bulbs could have gone out at the same time. I would try and replace the bulbs first. It’s inexpensive and could be the culprit. If that doesn’t work, try changing out the fuse. Your owners manual should have a page that shows you all the fuses. Check which one is for the low beams and replace it. Let me know how it goes!

[@stlawrencefisherman]

Thank you for this tutorial video! It was a help for me when I had to change one of my low beam bulbs on my 2010 Forester.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad this tutorial helped!

[@gotminegettingyours]

Thanks! Nice and clear. I cleaned my headlights a few months ago after watching a KZbin video. Now it's awesome.😃

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you for the compliment, glad it worked well for you!

[@dalriada]

You made it look easy but getting the plastic caps off my 13 year old vehicle was a bit of work. I had to tap the fins with a screwdriver and mallet, and use wide grips to get them loose enough to twist manually. I also found the second headlight used a different connector than the first which used the button type that you showed. The other one was an odd side-snap connector type. Then again, getting the caps back on was not trivial. They have four grooves at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. You need to line them up and snap it on before attempting to screw it back the quarter turn. Anyway, thanks for the video. Saved me $90 or so.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I’m glad this video helped you save some $!

[@Reekatati]

I watched just about every how-to video available on this subject. Yours is the best. I would have been lost without it. Got the job done quickly and inexpensively. Thank you!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

That is great to hear! I’m glad this helped.

[@kimberlychaffee6759]

Thank you so much! I really didn’t want to have to pay someone to replace the bulb- glad to learn that it’s an easy fix I can do on my own.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Hearing this video helped you is the whole purpose of this channel!! Have an awesome day!

[@hudsoncrews3505]

Thank you SO much for making this video I’m very ignorant when it comes to car stuff and this video allowed me to do this for myself (such a great feeling) ! 🙏🏽

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Glad this helped!!

[@justinfletcher3419]

This was very helpful. I was only seeing the plug for the highbeam until I watched this.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad this helped, that makes my day!

[@puppiepoppy]

Thank you for your video demo. May I know what's the bulb (located on a triangle compartment) between the high beam and the low beam?

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Hmmm, I’m not sure off of the top of my head. Possibly the side or front turn signal bulb?

[@s208richard8]

Great video - for the right hand side, it's handy to remove the airbox front box, it gives a lot more room, esp. if you have big hands! Had to do mine in the dark at the roadside, luckily carried a spare bulb.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for the tip! Doing it in the dark…no fun!

[@BobsWS61]

I actually took out the battery. There was no room to work, and it made it extremely easy to change.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for sharing, hopefully this helps anyone who watches!

[@patrickfarneth3876]

Glad I watched this. I was almost going for the marker signal light

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Happy this helped!

[@tkeller1971]

Thank you so much!! Just used your video to change the lights in my sons Subaru.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I love hearing that! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewperleberg2750]

Fantastic video. I watched a few others before this, and this was the best of all!! Watching this one first, I would have saved a lot of time!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Wow, thank you for the compliment! I’m glad this tutorial helped.

[@bantalee2002]

Thanks man. When i clean the lenses for the headlamps. I tried using MAAS fine silver polish. Wow i was surprised,it took the dull foggy crap off in no time. I'm sure there are other applications,but that was what i had on hand. Polished up the rear lenses as well.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for the great tip!!

[@brandi5448]

Thank you so much for this video!! When I looked up what bulb I would need there were so many different options given in the search results so I wasn't 100% sure which bulb I needed but your video gave me the exact info I needed and showed me how to do it myself! Much appreciated 👍🏾

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Comments like yours are exactly why I made this video! I’m glad it helped!!

[@jacobpyeatt870]

Very informative, thanks man. I was afraid I’d mess up that plastic air component but it’s simpler than I thought!!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I'm glad that this helped!

[@thomasdennis9406]

Thanks so much! Saved me a lot of aggravation

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@edcimino611]

Good video. And thanks for jinxing 2020. (Just couldn't resist, LOL)

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Hahaha, man, that has been the best one I’ve heard so far about my 2020 statement! Thank you for the humor, it was much appreciated!!

[@JeanGilbertLouisAriose]

Great job. Saved me some cash and made me feel like a man

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I’m glad this helped save $$ and gave an ego boost! There are a few more Subaru tutorials coming out in the next couple months, so be sure to come back!

[@scottbertelson352]

Thank you. Worked perfectly. Saved me time and money!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I love hearing things like this!

[@scottbertelson352]

@@DIYTutorialGuy Sir, really saved the day on this one! I’m not super handy so am cautious, especially with my wife’s car, and needed to replace before doing some night driving and the dealer was already closed. The housing button on this was the trick. Replacement in this case was inside the waterproof case but on the passenger side, so needed to remove the air (turbo) intake manifold but then had plenty of room to work. Please keep these videos up, especially with Subarus staying on the road as long as they do.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m really glad this video helped and that you were able to get it fixed before hitting the road at night. That’s definitely no fun without both lights. I’ll keep the videos coming! My Forester just hit 112,000 miles, still going strong!

[@hesed4ever]

Thanks. Dealer told us you have to remove tire to put it in. Crazy right!!! Thanks again

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Wow, that’s a load of nonsense!! I’m glad you found this video and saved yourself some time and money.

[@smfdoc]

Thanks for the video. It was exactly what was needed for my replacement.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I will have a few new Forester videos out in the next few weeks: -Replacing the ignition coil -Replacing the engine air filter -Replacing the cabin air filter Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Subscribe to be notified!

[@davidterracino4756]

Thank you very much for the informative video. I just changed out both low beams in 5 mins. Shamefully I didn't use the gloves either, but I made sure not to touch the glass portion of the bulb. Do you have more DIY for the Subaru? I am subscribing and checking more out. Cheers and thanks again.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad the tutorial helped. I have a playlist for 3rd Generation Subaru Forester’s: kzbin.info/aero/PLxa3hjdngtIQqbgupk7tyMMPeA0Zc1cPt I also have an automotive playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLxa3hjdngtISfiarAO3CPG6I_MffhJrIe And I have a few for 6th Generation Subaru’s: kzbin.info/aero/PLxa3hjdngtISWyXBnai-No7flFl4nyNU0 Hope those help!

[@jeffhermida4788]

Thanks for video. Going to attempt this tomorrow morning.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching! You should have no issue doing this tomorrow. Have a Happy New Year.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

How did it go?

[@jeffhermida4788]

@@DIYTutorialGuy got it done! the cap was a pain to remove since it hasnt been removed in 8 years! lol but replaced bulb and works flawlessly. thanks again for the video!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Great to hear!

[@eldagalindo9656]

I’m having a hard time removing the black cap - any hints? That protective black cap will not budge

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Have you tried spraying some WD40 and letting it sit for a few minutes? That may loosen it up.

[@doorinlupu]

Same issue, tried with WD40, tried to remove the battery and force the damn thing to get off ( counterclockwize) and no freaking chance.. I have to go to the dealer.. 40$ for the operation.. Later edit: the garage shop guys used penetrading oil and a screwdriver to loose the cover, it took them around 5 min. which is a lot but far better than me. I’ve tried with an oil tool but could not use leverage as it was hard to hold the cover theeth, what a pain in the ass it was..

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Damn man, that stinks!! But on the other hand, if you have to force something it may end bad, so smart call getting the dealer to do it.

[@coma718ny]

I had this same exact issue Turns out, the cap was ALREADY in the loose position, and by turning it and trying to remove it, I actually had locked it. Hope this helps some ppl!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

This is great to know, hope it helps some viewers!

[@dottiejanowski]

This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad it helped!

[@missbea5100]

Thx I used this to change my light today!!!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

That's awesome to hear!! Please subscribe, I should have some more videos coming out soon for the Forester.

[@1492chris]

Subaru charges several hundred dollars to do this, so ... thanks man

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@NyleRaps]

Thanks man!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Carsales_mike]

Thank you for this

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Happy it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@plasticdadaii8225]

Very helpful. Thank you. My only issue now is why the new bulb doesn't illuminate.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching and commenting! In regards to the new light not working, each low-beam bulb has it’s own fuse. I am nit sure exactly where on the fuse box they are located, but if you look it up online you should be able to find it. Try that first.

[@plasticdadaii8225]

@@DIYTutorialGuy Thank you AGAIN! Tomorrow's trial. Great tips!!!!!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

How did it go? Any updates?

[@plasticdadaii8225]

@@DIYTutorialGuy Great! Thank you. A fuse was blown. Back in the saddle. Thank you again!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Yesssss! That is awesome to hear!

[@s208richard8]

Note that if the car is equipped with the optional brighter HID lights you'll need a D2R bulb.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

🤘

[@Timmychanga93]

Great video! Thanks, man! Subbed!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I’m glad it helped, thanks for the subscribe!

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[@shaylamarie2728]

Thank you!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@TurnerMobileDetailing]

Nice job dude!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks, that’s a big compliment coming from someone who does car detailing!

[@TurnerMobileDetailing]

@@DIYTutorialGuy I like that you kept it simple and to the point! 👍👍

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

That’s the goal! Way too much talking on a lot of YT channels.

[@cricketsballroom]

Thanks so much!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

You’re welcome!

[@donaldrees3618]

Very good, thanks!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I’m glad it helped!

[@karapinksky1136]

Thank you very much

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

You’re welcome!

[@losblancos5089]

Thanks !!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Happy this helped!

[@trimanlast]

Great job thank you brother

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@gabrielleboudreau6421]

Thank you 🙏

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

You’re welcome 🫡

[@joshcosgrove2418]

Thank you!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

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[@TheGoose31]

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[@DIYTutorialGuy]

No problem, appreciate you watching! 🫡

[@TheTristan890]

Thanks fam

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching, glad the video helped!

[@nikkocarter7896]

Thank you

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thanks for watching, and make sure to subscribe!

[@noodlegames804]

The cap flew off when I was unscrewing it so now that's in there somewhere lol

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Daaaaaaamn!!!! Let me know what you do to find it!

[@noodlegames804]

@@DIYTutorialGuy I'm just gonna replace it tbh because that thing is goneeeee

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

I once lost a wide angle lens for my phone in my Subaru. Legend has it that the lens is still in there somewhere!

[@AlanMillerFencepost]

Quite helpful, but I'm pretty sure you were wrong to feel good about 2020 at the end of the video....

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Alan Miller thanks for watching! As for your statement feeling good about 2020, in order for me not to feel good at that time I would have needed a time machine. I still feel good about it. We have a lot of work ahead us both on individual and societal levels, but feeling bad or down about it only compounds the situation. People can look at the situation and only focus on how bad it is and can be, or they can remain positive and focus on what they are going to do to get through the situation with the best possible outcomes. I choose the latter, that’s all. I hope you stay healthy through this.

[@shannongomez3731]

Thank you!

[@r6u356une56ney]

next time face the car the other direction so the sun isn't making a shadow - or even maybe add a flashlight or something to light up where you're working. very hard to see.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

🫡

[@bloodyjack3898]

Thank you!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

No problem, thank you for watching!