Hello, I’m hoping to better understand the available options to improve dipped/low beam night time driving visibility and try to tap into the knowledge of those on here that have been there and done that!
Just for a bit of background. I have read some older threads and don’t believe my headlights are cloudy/foggy (I’ve attached a fairly recent pic). I will look to make a manual adjustment of the headlight level using the under the bonnet adjustments but also want to explore upgrading the bulbs or headlight unit (depending on cost and difficulty).
The car currently has halogen bulbs.
I suppose my questions are:
1. Using a vin-decoder it states the car has ‘S502A Headlight cleaning system’. I presume this is just the headlight washer option? Seems strange that it is listed when these appear to be capped off (not that I particularly want them).
2. How do you check if you have self-levelling headlights (and that they are working)? When I start the ignition it makes a sound as if the headlights are making some sort of adjustment.
3. What is the current thinking on best compatible halogen bulbs? I’ve read some older threads recommending Philips Extremes but wondered if these were still the halogen bulb of choice?
4. Can I fit HID bulbs into the existing unit? Are these better?
5. I presume Xenon/Bi-xenon(?)/LED would require new aftermarket units or expensive OEMs? Is there a lot of work involved in changing to a different headlight system?
Many thanks in advance.
Just for a bit of background. I have read some older threads and don’t believe my headlights are cloudy/foggy (I’ve attached a fairly recent pic). I will look to make a manual adjustment of the headlight level using the under the bonnet adjustments but also want to explore upgrading the bulbs or headlight unit (depending on cost and difficulty).
The car currently has halogen bulbs.
I suppose my questions are:
1. Using a vin-decoder it states the car has ‘S502A Headlight cleaning system’. I presume this is just the headlight washer option? Seems strange that it is listed when these appear to be capped off (not that I particularly want them).
2. How do you check if you have self-levelling headlights (and that they are working)? When I start the ignition it makes a sound as if the headlights are making some sort of adjustment.
3. What is the current thinking on best compatible halogen bulbs? I’ve read some older threads recommending Philips Extremes but wondered if these were still the halogen bulb of choice?
4. Can I fit HID bulbs into the existing unit? Are these better?
5. I presume Xenon/Bi-xenon(?)/LED would require new aftermarket units or expensive OEMs? Is there a lot of work involved in changing to a different headlight system?
Many thanks in advance.
Loughborough
