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xenon HID lights?????
« on: 03 September 2008, 22:44:46 »
Just bought a 2.5 CDX and the off side headlight has gone off, with "Headlight side light check" come up on the display. Halfords say it has to be looked at by a VX agent and will cost £100. Is this right???? :-X
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Re: xenon HID lights?????
« Reply #1 on: 03 September 2008, 22:48:19 »
some of the headlight bulbs can cost in the £100 region my c class merc bulb was £82.00 plus vat, really depends what has gone
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Re: xenon HID lights?????
« Reply #2 on: 03 September 2008, 22:49:43 »
If its just the bulb thats gone you can change it yourself. just make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it to stand for 10 minutes before going in ... the HID voltages are very high.

A D2S HID bulb is around £70

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/d2s-gas-discharge-hid-bulbs-c-632.html
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« Reply #3 on: 03 September 2008, 22:53:11 »
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If its just the bulb thats gone you can change it yourself. just make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it to stand for 10 minutes before going in ... the HID voltages are very high.
Cheers :y, but where do you get the bulbs. Halfords don't stock them. Also what output? :-/
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« Reply #4 on: 03 September 2008, 22:57:35 »
I think I edited my last post while you were typing !!  :)

I use autobulbs direct for most bulb purchases .. :)
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« Reply #5 on: 03 September 2008, 23:05:37 »
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I think I edited my last post while you were typing !!  :)

I use autobulbs direct for most bulb purchases .. :)
Sorry abit quick there :o
The reason I took it to Halfords was Mr Plod was watching me as I came off the M53. Had to look like I was doing something about it ::).
But thanks for the info :y. but I could do with one ASAP Wheres the best in the highstreet to go. ;)
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« Reply #6 on: 03 September 2008, 23:07:40 »
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If its just the bulb thats gone you can change it yourself. just make sure you disconnect the battery and leave it to stand for 10 minutes before going in ... the HID voltages are very high.

A D2S HID bulb is around £70

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/d2s-gas-discharge-hid-bulbs-c-632.html

Do you really disconnect the battery? :o I dont bother do that! (you watch, will get a belt of it next time i fiddle!)
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« Reply #7 on: 03 September 2008, 23:07:58 »
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some of the headlight bulbs can cost in the £100 region my c class merc bulb was £82.00 plus vat, really depends what has gone
So Halfords weren't to far off on price then :o
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« Reply #8 on: 03 September 2008, 23:09:15 »
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.....The reason I took it to Halfords was Mr Plod was watching me as I came off the M53. Had to look like I was doing something about it ::).
But thanks for the info :y. but I could do with one ASAP Wheres the best in the highstreet to go. ;)

HID lamps are not something that you could be expected to change at the side of the road, although I agree it needs sorting ASAP
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« Reply #9 on: 03 September 2008, 23:17:00 »
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.....The reason I took it to Halfords was Mr Plod was watching me as I came off the M53. Had to look like I was doing something about it ::).
But thanks for the info :y. but I could do with one ASAP Wheres the best in the highstreet to go. ;)

HID lamps are not something that you could be expected to change at the side of the road, although I agree it needs sorting ASAP
Its annoying though, I bought this MEGA because it had decent headlights not candle power as in all the other MEGAs I've had :'(
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« Reply #10 on: 04 September 2008, 08:27:00 »
What year is it?

Ow yes, ebay D2S bulbs are much more competitive!
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« Reply #11 on: 04 September 2008, 08:40:39 »
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What year is it?

Ow yes, ebay D2S bulbs are much more competitive!

Yes indeed. I think I payed £36 for a pair of 6000K ones which makes them cheap enough to buy a spare set as well!
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« Reply #12 on: 04 September 2008, 12:33:58 »
Hi,
I bought a PAIR off e-bay for £13 odd + £7.50 P&P from Hong Kong.

The bulbs you need are D2S  4300K These are as original, but there are others higher K that are more blue light

Look on e-bay for member everydigital

Mine arrived in 4 days and are perfectly OK. Although unmarked, they are made at same factory as Philips bulbs.

HTH

Roger
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« Reply #13 on: 04 September 2008, 13:48:39 »
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.....The reason I took it to Halfords was Mr Plod was watching me as I came off the M53. Had to look like I was doing something about it ::).
But thanks for the info :y. but I could do with one ASAP Wheres the best in the highstreet to go. ;)

HID lamps are not something that you could be expected to change at the side of the road, although I agree it needs sorting ASAP


Andy, how do these cars get round the european laws of having to carry spare bulbs, and the ability to change at the side of the road.
I was led to believe it was mandatory in some european countries.

Just curios.

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« Reply #14 on: 04 September 2008, 14:01:06 »
Ive got two spare for mine.

I'm not sure how, but I went to a scrapyard... and when I got home I found two D2S's in my pocket  :o

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