How to Replace Fog Light Bulb 2015 - 2022 Subaru Crosstrek XV

[@Alex-ir9nx]

Any car that doesnt have to be half disassembled to get to bulbs are welcome :) Great vid as always

[@AnonYmous-yi4zy]

The 2013-2015 Crosstrek use a phillips 12276c1 bulb which DO NOT twist. They pinch and pull. If you try to twist it, you will end up standing on your head trying to see with a mirror, cursing profusely with your hands nearly bleeding like I did. Appreciate the video. If you could correct the title it might save somebody a big headache.

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Oh no! Sorry about that, but I do appreciate the correction. Hope it worked out okay for you. Made the change already

[@AnonYmous-yi4zy]

@@Explorer-pj1nx Yeah. It worked out ok. I thought it was just resisting twisting because the plastic was old and stiff. Fortunately, there wasn't room to get my channel locks on it. 😆 Once I opened the new bulb, it was immediately obvious what I was doing wrong.

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Its all a learning process! Good on you for not forcing it and breaking anything. I am happy with how consistent Subaru *usually* is, but it seems like this is just something they changed in between generations!

[@davidgraham9364]

apparently some of the 2016s also... I just pulled mine and it is clearly the pinch and pull type. Mine was manufactured 05/16. Visually Check before you buy new bulbs, my friends

[@TimMowers]

Thanks for the video. I have watched others, but all I could see was the back of the hand of the installer. Your video showed, very well, where the bulb is located and how to remove it.

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericdeutsch4509]

Why doesn’t anyone ever show how to do the most difficult part of the replacement? In this case, it’s getting the pull tabs out so you can get to the bulb.

[@adrianbing-zaremba5485]

Thanks for the step by step video

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

You are welcome

[@ironhead5263]

Little trick someone told me that I do is put little dielectric grease where bulb slides into socket and where whole assembly goes into lens , may help you when you have to take it apart next time😅

[@Canyon0209]

amateur… at 3:19 you spilled all your blinker fluid 😂 (jk I learned a lot thx bro)

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

NOOO dont expose me like that!!!! Lol I'm glad it was helpful tho cheers

[@user-gg4of8kj6y]

Good job. Thank you for the tutorial

[@JohnBaker3000]

Just changed it in our 2018 Crosstrek Limited. If anyone was wondering, the bulb is an H16. Don't install an H11. An H11 might get too hot and start melting the plastic.

[@mlonczewski]

Thank you! Super helpful

[@walkerskii]

2017 Forester, the light works as a brake light but not as a running light, any ideas please?

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

What kind of bulb did you get? It likely is not the right type of bulb

[@Heretic10001]

Thanks for the help!

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Happy to help!

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Did you not have to pull off any of the plastic pieces underneath? My 2016 is all covered up....

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Nooo there should be like one hole and in that area you should see the drain plug

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

@@Explorer-pj1nx drain plug for a light? 😂😂where in MA are you? I’m in Salem. If close ya wanna work on my car?

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

@TwoCaptainsOneShip oh f*** lmao sorry wrong video. Honestly I just slipped my hand in between the bumper and the fender liner, wear some gloves though! And shoot I would honestly, I live in Cambridge

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

@@Explorer-pj1nx would love to hook up…can I send you an email? Text? Thanks!!

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

@TwoCaptainsOneShip send me an email! I think you can through my channel

[@ricardopbarrera695]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@averysteere9966]

10/10 video

[@LuisJimenez-nc3dd]

I ended up swapping the rubber gasket from the old bulb to the new bulb I bought And then it finally went in all the way so the ears would catch.

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Right on!

[@stevencoker754]

How the heck did u get your hand up there

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

Skinny hands man but I would recommend gloves, I beat mine up pretty bad doing this

[@thespig13]

Just replaced mine... alot more plastic in the way than i thought there would be

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

It's a pain to work around isn't it?

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

the bulb you installed literally says H11 on it. why do you have H16 in the description?

[@pedropabloj]

H11 and h16 have the same connector/plug. Usually h16 bulbs are used on many cars for foglights because they have less power (19 or 35 Watts) instead of H11 which are usually used in headlights lowbeams with more power (55W). Having said that, you can use h11 with no problem specially when upgrading to LED because Even with more light output than a standard hallogen H11 they usually consume less power (20-30W) so they are actually a better option. Hope this helps. H8-H9-H11 and H16 all share the same socket and plug connector and can be used. H9 usually is used for high beams (65W) for example. Hope this helps!

[@mattssacre]

That's what I was going to say 😂

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

@@pedropabloj thanks for clarifying broseph

[@JohnBaker3000]

If anyone was wondering, the bulb is an H16 for a 2018 Crosstrek Limited. Don't install an H11. An H11 might get too hot and start melting the plastic.

[@petersimpson9019]

The bulbs in the package at the beginning are labeled H16 but the bulbs that he installs in the car say H11. What happened to the H16's? The H16 are the correct bulbs for this vehicle.

[@JohnBaker3000]

Nice! Thank-you.

[@mcluskyok1608]

Help me please, how can I get to change bulbs on car number plate?

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

So I haven't had to do that before, but I think on the inside part of the hatch, there should be a little black plate made of plastic that you can pop off? Not 100% sure but that's what I would check first.

[@mcluskyok1608]

@@Explorer-pj1nxok, thank you, I will try

[@vicant2961]

Why twist plug and bulb together?

[@BeardStax]

Did you remember to replace all the fog light fluid you leaked out?

[@YusufSiddiqui-c1u]

is that joke lol

[@eisernenfuchs123]

My man just leaked out all the blinker fluid....

[@Explorer-pj1nx]

I forgot to change it 😭😭😭 literally broken now