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Xenon turned pink
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Xenon turned pink
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
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Xenon turned pink
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
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Thanks, no I didn’t. I’ve only ever changed halogen bulbs before. Is it a similar process with Xenon’s?
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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.
I always also disconnect the battery when messing about with xenons.
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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.
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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.
Easiest way to change the bulb, wheel off, arch liner unbolt and pull back.
So not a 5 minute job.
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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
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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