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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Fazeel on 31 August 2010, 02:53:42

Title: difference between headlights
Post by: Fazeel on 31 August 2010, 02:53:42

ok so the xenons I have on my car, have changed color, or atleast one of them has
One light seems purplish while the other seems blue,
Any idea why ??

and please dont tell me that the lights are wearing out or something, cant afford to buy headlights, way too expensive here in Bahrain !!
 :-/

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Jimbob on 31 August 2010, 07:05:43

several possibilities...

someone has changed one bulb in the past for a different colour temperature bulb...

4300k - Yellow
5000k - White
6000k - BlueyWhite
8000k - BluePurple
10000k - Purple

Or one of yours is wearing out, they often go pinkish before failure, it is just a bulb you need in this case. (best replaced in pairs if you want them to match)

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: kcl on 31 August 2010, 07:15:36

What colour temprature are the originals?

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Jimbob on 31 August 2010, 08:05:05

OEM are 4300K

the lower the number, generally better the illumination.

I like 5000 as a balance between illumination / colour / visability, but they are not the most common out there.

the cheapies are nearly always 6000+.

I bought and had good life from them, but after seeing and comparing other bulbs, I would stick to a brand like osram or phillips if I replace any more despite the higher cost.

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: vauxsull on 31 August 2010, 12:07:16

what is the cost of replacing these types of bulbs by the way?

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Jimbob on 31 August 2010, 12:12:32

vauxhall change over £100 per bulb,
chinese specials - £20-30 a pair
good brand - £60-70 a pair

all off the top of my head so no guarantee's

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Jimbob on 31 August 2010, 12:22:42

Just having a nose on ebay, some of the cheapies are rediculously cheap now...

Just search on D2S  (thats the type of HID bulb in omega's)

A good selection out there, and a few sellers with known brands

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Fazeel on 31 August 2010, 15:01:42

hmmm, thats some expensive bulbs !!
Anyway thanks, I'll try to find then around here

Btw, which one do you guys recommend ??
I mean which temperature bulb would look good ??
Someone said the lower the temp. the better, but not too sure yellow would look good ??

Oh and can I change it at home ??
Is it easy to change ??

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Brikhead on 31 August 2010, 19:48:10

Quote

which one do you guys recommend ??
I mean which temperature bulb would look good ??

I'd stick with what Opel decided were the best.

The bulbs are fairly easy to change, sometimes the bulb retaining rings can be a bit tricky though, try pushing the ring towards the bulb slightly whilst turning, if that doesn't work then you may need to 'gently shock' the bulb retaining ring to free it. They are only plastic and are quite fragile.

Title: Re: difference between headlights
Post by: Andy H on 31 August 2010, 20:55:45

Treat the high voltage power supply with extreme caution :o

There is a chance that even after the light is switched off that capacitors in the power supplies could retain a high voltage charge capable of giving a very nasty shock.