Where to get Osram Xenarc 66549 HID headlight bulbs for 2012 FFE?

[F U bigoil]

The auto parts don't stock them. Sold me the wrong one - 66548 - does NOT fit. So far I found one used on Ebay but I'm looking for some NEW ones. I have a 2012 Focus Electric.

 

[Dobrinia]

My FFE 2014 have Osram Xenarc 66548

 

[davideos]

I bought the same ones you did on Amazon for $90/set. My old ones were like yours, 66549.
2X D8S 25W OEM HID Xenon Replacement Headlight Bulb 4300K White P/N: 66548 New
Sold by: North State Auto Supply

However, a slight modification is needed. There is a notch that you have to cut into the new plastic ring. Just compare the old vs the new and you will see where it needs to be. I used a dremel tool to do it and it came out perfect.

Regards.

 

[Anti_Climax]

Had to replace my bulbs as well and wanted to add onto the thread. Same original number, discontinued by Osram and same substitute.

In my case, both have the same notch but the replacements do not have locking rings
Thankfully, I was able to remove the ring and swap it over
Now the only remaining problem is that the locking ring is so tight I can't get it to latch back in place, even with the existing bulb. The grips are out to the sides when locked, so it's easy to get a hold on them with decent leverage. But when putting them back, they are crammed into the corners with no real way to get decent grip on them. Going to try 3D printing a wrench of sorts that can get down in there. Wish me luck.

 

[Anti_Climax]

Wrench is made, I'll find out soon if it works or not. Seems like it will be sturdy enough.

 

[Anti_Climax]

So, it turns out my headlights are not matched. Likely due to the replacement following the accident. The driver side assembly is manufactured by VARROC and uses a 66548 without modification. The passenger side is manufactured by VISTEON and is keyed for the 66549. Also pretty sure the locking rings don't match exactly. Even trying to mount the 66548 in the VARROC with the correct ring, I needed quite a bit of torque on that wrench to get it to seat.

So I guess I should put the STL file up online for other folks to use in the future. Still need to modify the other side. Debating cutting a notch on the bulb or just grinding out the tab on the headlamp socket. The latter means I won't have to do it again.

 

[EVA]

So, it turns out my headlights are not matched. Likely due to the replacement following the accident. The driver side assembly is manufactured by VARROC and uses a 66548 without modification. The passenger side is manufactured by VISTEON and is keyed for the 66549. Also pretty sure the locking rings don't match exactly. Even trying to mount the 66548 in the VARROC with the correct ring, I needed quite a bit of torque on that wrench to get it to seat.

So I guess I should put the STL file up online for other folks to use in the future. Still need to modify the other side. Debating cutting a notch on the bulb or just grinding out the tab on the headlamp socket. The latter means I won't have to do it again.

Did you happen to post the STL file for the wrench? What material did you use? I'm hoping PLA or PETG would work - I can't print ABS.

A weird twist and aside. Looking at the pictures of the lamps, this is a really similar assembly to my 2014 Tesla. Removal and replacement of that lamp is so darn difficult - super hard to really get my hands in to twist that ring, just as you described. The tool you designed would be a massive help.

And that plastic ring has to be transferred from the old lamp to the new one, a complete assembly isn't available (not sure it ever was). It seems like some lamp company was pushing these on car manufacturers in that era, with no intention to ever replace the lamps.

Here's a quick 4 minute video (not my video) on the pain and suffering I had to go through (it was so awful, I put off replacing the other side).


I remember your posts well from so many years ago. You've kept your FFE, and are still helping people out. It's great to see. I get a weekly update of posts here, mostly to fondly remember that car. Thank you.

 

[Anti_Climax]

It has not been posted yet. I'll try to do so. I print in PLA. It doesn't really need to be that strong, it's more a matter of angle than it is of leverage.