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Barbie Headlights
« on: 16 July 2007, 22:16:47 »
Just popped out to shops and on the way back noticed that my nearside headlight (xenon, facelight omega) had taken on a distinctly pinkish tinge.

Presuming this is the bulb on the way out?

Anyone know what bulb types and what temperature are fitted as standard?
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2007, 22:20:31 »
yes, bulb on its way out...
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2007, 22:43:25 »
Oh dear....that's gonna be expensive  :'(
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2007, 23:12:56 »
HD light on ebay are about 300 us $'s here.
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2007, 23:17:59 »
OK..so diagnosis is correct.

Q2: What is the fitting? H1 / H4?
Q3: What temperature is fitted as standard? 3500k 4250k 6000k?
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2007, 23:24:05 »
Quick search around indicates it's probably an H1 / 4300k? Is this right?
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #6 on: 16 July 2007, 23:28:43 »
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Oh dear....that's gonna be expensive  :'(

Doubt it'll cost as much as a new DIS unit did...
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #7 on: 17 July 2007, 08:08:12 »
Mine developed that exact same sympton a few weeks ago.
Elite Pete lent me a spare bulb to prove it was the bulb and not the ballast pack, the light broke completly a few days later.
I have just ordered 2 x 6000k D2S bulbs from ebay (seller was autobulbsdirect) for £42 delivered (factory are 4300K)

When I put in Pete's bulb it showed how badly faded both my bulbs were previously.
They are best changed in pairs as they will be different colours, plus if 1 has gone, the other is likely not far behind.

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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #8 on: 17 July 2007, 08:50:16 »
And its a requirement of the MOT that the the light output should be of a similar colour.
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #9 on: 17 July 2007, 18:24:44 »
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Mine developed that exact same sympton a few weeks ago.
Elite Pete lent me a spare bulb to prove it was the bulb and not the ballast pack, the light broke completly a few days later.
I have just ordered 2 x 6000k D2S bulbs from ebay (seller was autobulbsdirect) for £42 delivered (factory are 4300K)

When I put in Pete's bulb it showed how badly faded both my bulbs were previously.
They are best changed in pairs as they will be different colours, plus if 1 has gone, the other is likely not far behind.


Cheers - as per item 260136943299? Be interested in what you think of the quality when they arrive...Probably get round to ordering a pair early next week...
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #10 on: 17 July 2007, 18:53:30 »
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Mine developed that exact same sympton a few weeks ago.
Elite Pete lent me a spare bulb to prove it was the bulb and not the ballast pack, the light broke completly a few days later.
I have just ordered 2 x 6000k D2S bulbs from ebay (seller was autobulbsdirect) for £42 delivered (factory are 4300K)

When I put in Pete's bulb it showed how badly faded both my bulbs were previously.
They are best changed in pairs as they will be different colours, plus if 1 has gone, the other is likely not far behind.


Cheers - as per item 260136943299? Be interested in what you think of the quality when they arrive...Probably get round to ordering a pair early next week...

Yes, they are the ones, will let you know  :y
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #11 on: 17 July 2007, 21:26:55 »
Should I change the MV6 ones as a matter of course then - its 9 years old?
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« Reply #12 on: 17 July 2007, 21:35:00 »
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Should I change the MV6 ones as a matter of course then - its 9 years old?

I'd guess the bulbs have probably been changed at some point in the past. My car was registered Dec 2000 so is just over 6.5 yrs old. The difference between failing and OK is *very* noticable but does happen rather rapidly (overnight)

IMHO At the end of the day, if the bulbs give out enough light to drive safely then there's no urgent need to splash out right now.
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« Reply #13 on: 17 July 2007, 21:38:31 »
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Should I change the MV6 ones as a matter of course then - its 9 years old?

I'd guess the bulbs have probably been changed at some point in the past. My car was registered Dec 2000 so is just over 6.5 yrs old. The difference between failing and OK is *very* noticable but does happen rather rapidly (overnight)

IMHO At the end of the day, if the bulbs give out enough light to drive safely then there's no urgent need to splash out right now.
The MV6 has excellent history, virtually every single recent, if not all. Bulbs not changed. Light output is fine.
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Re: Barbie Headlights
« Reply #14 on: 17 July 2007, 22:15:31 »
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Should I change the MV6 ones as a matter of course then - its 9 years old?

I'd guess the bulbs have probably been changed at some point in the past. My car was registered Dec 2000 so is just over 6.5 yrs old. The difference between failing and OK is *very* noticable but does happen rather rapidly (overnight)

IMHO At the end of the day, if the bulbs give out enough light to drive safely then there's no urgent need to splash out right now.
The MV6 has excellent history, virtually every single recent, if not all. Bulbs not changed. Light output is fine.

I suspect my bulbs have had a hard life, the headlight swutch broke in the past as well from overuse!
I knew my bulbs were not as they should be having 2 meegas to compare.
I know enough pass your way for you to know if yours are ok.
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