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dying xenons on one side...what to do?

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dying xenons on one side...what to do?

Post by z4all » Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:35 pm

by the way, the xenon that was pinkinsh the other day started flickering today and is now totally dead....is it still the bulb do we think?

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Post by cj10jeeper » Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:27 am

If it had gone pink, yes
You can easily swap bulbs side to side to check
I assume you are aware of xenon safety due to high voltage?
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Post by z4all » Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:19 pm

cj10jeeper wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:27 am If it had gone pink, yes
You can easily swap bulbs side to side to check
I assume you are aware of xenon safety due to high voltage?
nope not aware mate of xenon safety-shall i disconnect the battery when i do it?

will wait for a dry day too before doing it.

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Post by z4all » Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:19 pm

z4all wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:29 am These ones right ...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252987149014
are the bulbs above the correct bulbs?

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Post by cj10jeeper » Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:44 pm

I'll assume your not being sarcastic about dry days, etc
On start up they peak at 25,000v to ignite, so just ensure the lights are switched off before you touch anything, else it'll more that hurt.
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Post by mjennings23 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:23 pm

Picked myself up a set of these yesterday in the Amazon Prime sale, £41 from the warehouse deals. Arrived today and the outer casing has some minor scratches but I still sealed.

I'd call that a bargain for 2 Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited bulbs!

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Post by markeg » Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:30 pm

z4all wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:19 pm
z4all wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:29 am These ones right ...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252987149014
are the bulbs above the correct bulbs?
Yes. As cj10jeeper mentioned, H7 for the inside lights (high beam/flash) and D2S for the outer lights (Xenon, main beam).
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Post by z4all » Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:49 pm

cj10jeeper wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:44 pm I'll assume your not being sarcastic about dry days, etc
On start up they peak at 25,000v to ignite, so just ensure the lights are switched off before you touch anything, else it'll more that hurt.
wasnt being sarcastic...? dont really want to be doing it with wet hands etc. cool ok will make sure they are off.

nice one, thanks!1

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Post by z4all » Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:50 pm

thanks everyone for the help. not trying to take the piss at all. i just am weary with these things as i seem to break things often when i do diy on my car! lol

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Post by cj10jeeper » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:16 pm

No worries and you do right to ask questions.
Just take your time. Take photos if your not sure so you can put things back. Test when installed.
Check you trap no wires when you put the access covers back and then smile st success and the savings :)
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Post by mjennings23 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:23 pm

Believe I've seen people recommend adding silicone grease to the contact areas between the light and back plate, to ensure a watertight seal is maintained. Sure it can't hurt anyway!

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Post by cj10jeeper » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:34 pm

Imho it's not necessary, just pull the seal out and reverse it if it's old, however as you say silicone grease won't harm, but avoid any petroleum based grease as it will dissolve them
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Post by mjennings23 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:49 pm

I'm changing mine this weekend, like you say it's not necessary but I'd rather throw some on to avoid any potential headache with condensation. No such thing as overdoing it :P

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Post by z4all » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:24 am

Got my bulbs lads. £71. Gonna try to fit them today!

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Post by z4all » Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:14 am

Is this a joke. You have to go in thru the wheel arch???!

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