Parts for your 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer-Headlights

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Headlights — Purpose, Care and Replacement

Headlights are absolutely fitted and relevant to the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. Factory documentation (owner’s/workshop manuals) and regional vehicle lighting regulations such as Australia’s ADRs require compliant headlamps on this model year, and the Lancer of this era is equipped with halogen reflector headlight assemblies.

On a 1998 Lancer, the headlights handle low- and high-beam duties for safe night driving and better daytime visibility in poor weather. Most cars from this generation commonly use an H4 dual‑filament 12V 60/55W halogen bulb for both beams in each lamp, backed by park and indicator bulbs in the same cluster. Always confirm bulb types against the handbook or the part label to suit the exact trim and market.

For ongoing servicing, it’s smart to check headlights at every oil change or WOF/reg inspection. Look for dullness, flicker, or mismatched colour. Replace bulbs in pairs so beam colour and brightness stay even side to side. When installing, avoid touching the glass with bare fingers—use gloves or a clean tissue to keep oils off the quartz. If a new bulb fails soon after fitment, inspect the earth points, fuses, relays, and the stalk switch for heat damage or corrosion.

Cloudy, yellowed lenses cut light output. If the Lancer’s lenses have hazed, a plastic restoration kit can bring them back