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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
I've got a MY 2010 with bi- zenons and for some time I have thought that the lights weren't as powerful as they used to be, now I know why the OS bulb appears to have failed, I'll do some checks later (swap left and right) to identify bulb or ballast. I've done a quick search but need to be certain before order up some parts, sources and numbers anyone help? Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 5:39am |
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Lost for Words Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 473 |
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21st Apr 2016 8:18am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35278 |
are they not D3S type?
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21st Apr 2016 8:26am |
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Lost for Words Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 473 |
That's what I'd assumed. Are you thinking of D3S vs D3R, Craig? In which case, it should be the 3200lm D3S because it's a projector system. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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21st Apr 2016 8:36am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
So now I am more confused than when I started, also there is no fault showing on the dash but maybe monitoring is switched off. What I'll do is take a bulb out and have a good look for any markings. Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 9:01am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35278 |
'left to right' swap would be the best bet Geoff...also when you get the bulb out you should be able to confirm what type it is.. ... - .- -.
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21st Apr 2016 9:04am |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16284 |
Letters numbers You know what i meant
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21st Apr 2016 9:57am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
So there was a sticker on the bulb which said amongst lots of other things "D3S 35W E4 OA9 DOT" so I guess that means D3S - doh! next is the left right swap. Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 11:19am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
and its the bulb - cheapest? Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 1:51pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
Ordered from xenons4u 40quid for two, could have nipped round to Halfords and paid 140 quid for one Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 2:10pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35278 |
did you take this opportunety to get 6000k bulbs or did you stick to the OE 4300k ? ... - .- -.
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21st Apr 2016 2:26pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
Sticking with OE, then I will have a spare. Geoff |
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21st Apr 2016 3:35pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35278 |
... - .- -.
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21st Apr 2016 4:32pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3779 |
Bulbs arrived both fitted, both working. It's worth noting that although they are very easy to change it pays to be gentle Geoff |
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25th Apr 2016 12:31pm |
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