Xenon turned pink

Matt1 · Post by **Matt1** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:21 am

Hi - a quick search on here suggests that my near side (now pink) xenon headlight bulb has probably failed. Last post on this topic seems to be about 7 years ago. Anybody got any recent recommendations for a 16 plate bulb replacement? Halfords or does it have to be main dealer? What bulbs do folks recommend? TIA

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:36 am

Did you swap the bulbs to prove it was that and not the ballast? Bit expensive to replace by trial so a quick check would eliminate that

Matt1 · Post by **Matt1** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:39 am

Thanks, no I didn’t. I’ve only ever changed halogen bulbs before. Is it a similar process with Xenon’s?

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:45 am

You need to be very careful not to touch the glass of the bulb as leaving any residue could cause it to pop.
I always also disconnect the battery when messing about with xenons.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:02 am

As Chris said - take the negative lead off the battery first as that is not the type of circuitry you want to work with whilst there is power to it.

Matt1 · Post by **Matt1** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:28 am

Thanks all

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:49 pm

I use Philips https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273244970711
Easiest way to change the bulb, wheel off, arch liner unbolt and pull back.
So not a 5 minute job.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:44 pm

These Osram night breaker bulbs are rated by most evaluations as the best..but expensive

So good I have two spare sets (must have got keen pushing buttons on the keyboard)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254189716957

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