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M20LSY

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Changing Xenon Bulbs
« on: 13 September 2010, 15:34:04 »
Does anyone know how easy/hard it is to change the bulbs? I've just bought a set of OEM bulbs from fleebay. :P
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #1 on: 13 September 2010, 16:26:20 »
I found it easier to remove the entire headlight from the car..only 3 fixing points/several bits of pipe and the connecters at the back.

Makes the fiddly bit of removing the securing ring so much more accesable and only takes a while longer,but safer.
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #2 on: 13 September 2010, 17:23:32 »
i would recomend remving the headlamp before trying to change the bulb
i take it these wernt cheap so you dont want to damage the bulb while trying to put it in
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #3 on: 13 September 2010, 17:35:49 »
I have only changed the offside one, no trouble at all with the headlight in situ. I suppose the nearside one has the battery in the way. Easy job to remove headlight, (although I didn't).   ::)
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #4 on: 13 September 2010, 18:06:36 »
Thanks guys.

I'll probably just take the headlamps out because I don't wanna break the plastic casing or damage the bulbs because your right, they weren't cheap.

I don't know if they will even make any difference. I simply bought them to see if they would brighten them up a little.  :-/
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #5 on: 13 September 2010, 18:09:40 »
brighten them up ?
can i ask have alredy got xenons and if you have are they blown if not why you changing them
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #6 on: 13 September 2010, 18:15:24 »
Yeah I have standard Xenons but after 130 odd thousand miles they start to look a little dim. They are definately a lot less bright compared to say an Insignia with Xenons.
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #7 on: 13 September 2010, 18:19:10 »
i didnt think xenons deteriorated that way unless they were on there way out
maybe im wrong
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #8 on: 13 September 2010, 18:21:09 »
No mate I don't know either, you could well be right. I just thought I'd give myself a project & I'll hope for the best!  :D
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #9 on: 13 September 2010, 18:31:59 »
When the bulbs are starting to fail you will see a pink tinge to them. But, yes over time Xenon D2S bulbs will start to loose their brightness, but they invariably last longer than halogen bulbs.
It's recommended that Xenon bulbs are changed in pairs.
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #10 on: 13 September 2010, 21:27:30 »
Changed mine without removing the headlights, fairly easy with care and patience.  :)
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #11 on: 13 September 2010, 22:15:33 »
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Changed mine without removing the headlights, fairly easy with care and patience.  :)
Agreed  :y
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #12 on: 14 September 2010, 09:58:29 »
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When the bulbs are starting to fail you will see a pink tinge to them. But, yes over time Xenon D2S bulbs will start to loose their brightness, but they invariably last longer than halogen bulbs.
It's recommended that Xenon bulbs are changed in pairs.

Yeah, that's pretty much the story here. I've got a pair of them sitting so it's all gooood! :D

I'll have a go with the headlights in place. Then if frustration gets the better of me, I'll take them out ha. Just need to wait on this rain going away! :(
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #13 on: 14 September 2010, 10:00:06 »
Ive gone for the move the airbox & battery option when I changed mine.

Easy enough  :y
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Re: Changing Xenon Bulbs
« Reply #14 on: 14 September 2010, 10:15:14 »
Well I've had the airbox off before, so that'll be alright. Is the battery just a couple of bolts to hold it in?
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