Anyone tried to upgrade the xenons on their L405? I’m sure mine aren’t as bright as on my 2016 Sport. Any experience suggestions much appreciated

Many thanks Chris 2015 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography in Santorini Black with black-pack
2020 Evoque P300 HSE Dynamic
Past RR’s: 2018 SVR, 2016 Sport Autobiography SDV8 and an SDV6.

I find the headlights a bit disappointing too. Suppose I only have myself to blame coming from a D4 with adaptive xenons and big LED spotlights  Paul

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brighter bulbs from philips/osram are an option or a whole new upgraded 2018 front end with led headlights.. ... - .- -.




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Thanks, any suggestions on the specific bulbs and how hard are they to fit? I have fitted some to a 911 which was very easy but that’s because the entire light assembly comes out! Cheers 2015 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography in Santorini Black with black-pack
2020 Evoque P300 HSE Dynamic
Past RR’s: 2018 SVR, 2016 Sport Autobiography SDV8 and an SDV6.

I had to take the air box out on one side , small hands recommended. Think Dolph on here got urgraded bulbs from an italian outfit, but he put his hand in a woodchipper and hasnt been around much, mibbe has a problem typing these days...

So I upgraded the bulbs this weekend. The ones fitted were Osram - not sure if that was the OE figment or not? They were rated at 4300 Kelvin. I fitted Philips D3S fit rated at 5000k. The difference is pretty significant especially on low beam, where the light is whiter in colour and more intense. Also strangely, the active side to side lights not seem to be working! I’m not sure if these were always operating but the previous bulbs were so dim I couldn’t really see them.
Fitting was reasonably straightforward- few tips as the stuff I saw on YouTube was all related to L494’s.
1. You need to undo the top of the air box and remove the air filter - however I found you didn’t need to actually disconnect the air box, just lift it out of the way, which was a lot less hassle. You do need to remove the bottom of the air box, which is easy (no screws) and allows you to clear out any rubbish in there.
2. To remove the bulbs there is a little plastic collar in front of the bulb, rotate this a quarter turn counter clockwise. The bulb doesn’t rotate, it just pulls out, but it’s not easy, I found getting your finger under the connector at the bottom freed it off, and then it came out easily.
3. The rubber protector cover on the back of the headlight just pulls off easily.
4. Inserting the new bulb is the reverse of the above, though it’s fiddly and you need to take care to not damage the delicate end of the bulb as you’re inserting it.
5. On mine with a single air box, the drivers side light was much easier as there’s unfettered access
6. The clip for the armoured power lead needs a very small flat blade screwdriver to safely remove it. But it just pushes back on, need to take care here though as the pins in it are quite delicate.
7. You can check your work by just pressing the light button on your key fob at any time - ensuring you’ve sealed the light unit back up though, very high voltage on start-up for a HID. 2015 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography in Santorini Black with black-pack
2020 Evoque P300 HSE Dynamic
Past RR’s: 2018 SVR, 2016 Sport Autobiography SDV8 and an SDV6.