Bixenon Problem
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Bixenon Problem
Hey guys,
I have a problem with my bixenons. When I turn on my headlights the left one is blue-ish white but the right one is a reddish color. I was just wondering if anyone has ever had this problem with their euro bixenons.
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I have a problem with my bixenons. When I turn on my headlights the left one is blue-ish white but the right one is a reddish color. I was just wondering if anyone has ever had this problem with their euro bixenons.
TIA,
Jon
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The headlights on my car are euro-spec. I don't think it's a ballast problem because the headlights still light up intensely. I think it might be a bulb issue, instead. I was hoping to get some insight from other members on the forum, though.
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Jon
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This is simple to figure out! Just swap around the two bulbs to see if the problem is because of different type of bulbs! ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Yeah, I was going to swap out the bulbs this weekend to make sure that the right bulb has gone bad. I ordered a set of replacement 6000K bulbs from Vision which should be here sometime next week. Thanks for the help guys, I hope you guys are right about it being a bulb problem.
I searched the forums, and I couldn't find any instructions on removing xenon bulbs on a w203. Are there anythings I should about know before I start(i.e. special tools)?
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I searched the forums, and I couldn't find any instructions on removing xenon bulbs on a w203. Are there anythings I should about know before I start(i.e. special tools)?
Thanks again,
Jon
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Changing HID bulbs
I ordered the Vision 6000k bulbs. They should be here at the end of this week. I tried searching the forums, but couldn't find any helpful guides on how to change out the HID bulbs. Are there any differences between changing out regular halogen bulbs versus HID's that I should know about before I start messing around with a pair of bulbs that costs me $115? I really don't want to mess this up.
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The lamp ignition circuit whacks the lamp with 25 kV, so make sure it's off. Don't touch the glass with your fingers or any other contaminants.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
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Hey guys,
I got the bulbs today in the mail. I was wondering if anyone had any diagrams about how to install the bulbs. I'm having a tough time getting the bulb out of the housing. Anyone with any helpful hints?
TIA,
Jon
I got the bulbs today in the mail. I was wondering if anyone had any diagrams about how to install the bulbs. I'm having a tough time getting the bulb out of the housing. Anyone with any helpful hints?
TIA,
Jon
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Originally Posted by wingless
The lamp ignition circuit whacks the lamp with 25 kV, so make sure it's off. Don't touch the glass with your fingers or any other contaminants.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
gauntlets? You can borrow mine - I never leave teh house without my gauntlets or my rapier.
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Originally Posted by wingless
The lamp ignition circuit whacks the lamp with 25 kV, so make sure it's off. Don't touch the glass with your fingers or any other contaminants.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
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My problem is with getting the bulb out of the housing. I tested both bulbs to make sure they worked, and both of them are fine, but I couldn't get the old bulbs out of the housing. Any hints on how to get the old bulbs out?
BTW, the 6000k's look amazing compared to my "pink eye" light and even the stock 4300k's.
Jon
BTW, the 6000k's look amazing compared to my "pink eye" light and even the stock 4300k's.
Jon
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Finally got the bulbs installed. It was a little tricky, but they look amazing. Right now, it seems that the passenger side one might be a little bit "whiter" than the other one, but I'm not sure because I just looked at them in my garage. Tomorrow, I'll try to post detail instructions for anyone trying to replace the bulbs.
Jon
Jon
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Originally Posted by jon91581
Finally got the bulbs installed. It was a little tricky, but they look amazing. Right now, it seems that the passenger side one might be a little bit "whiter" than the other one, but I'm not sure because I just looked at them in my garage. Tomorrow, I'll try to post detail instructions for anyone trying to replace the bulbs.
Jon
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Originally Posted by wingless
The lamp ignition circuit whacks the lamp with 25 kV, so make sure it's off. Don't touch the glass with your fingers or any other contaminants.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
The lamp is under high pressure, so wearing leather gauntlets to protect the veins in your arms, in case of breakage appears on the MSDS.
Of course, wear eye protection.
Originally Posted by nlpamg
are you ****ting me?!?! I get my 6000k bulbs tomorrow too and now I'm worried about putting them in!
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gauntlets? You can borrow mine - I never leave teh house without my gauntlets or my rapier.
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This Osram XBO document contains technical information on a lamp that is very similar to the automotive lamp. The mounting base and secondary glass enclosure are different.
But, on pages 9 and 10, the document contains the handling and cleaning information that I've listed.
But, on pages 9 and 10, the document contains the handling and cleaning information that I've listed.
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white and whiter
I just saw a 01-02 C320 sport with the xenon that have the same problem.
breakage is caused by the oil left from your finger on your bulbs if you touch them. It doesn't matter if it's hid or regular bulbs. When the bulbs are lid they create great heat thus cooking the left over oil from your finger right on the glass and cause changes in the thin bulb glass and breaks. This is common sense.
However they won't break just like that as wigless has implied.
breakage is caused by the oil left from your finger on your bulbs if you touch them. It doesn't matter if it's hid or regular bulbs. When the bulbs are lid they create great heat thus cooking the left over oil from your finger right on the glass and cause changes in the thin bulb glass and breaks. This is common sense.
However they won't break just like that as wigless has implied.
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I use XBO lamps everday, they are dangerous, and protective clothing and eye shield is required. These lamps are 10,000 W and rather large.
The HID lamps in cars are tiny at 35 W. You still need eye protection and gloves, be careful, but if you break it it is only a puff rather than a KABooM.
The HID lamps in cars are tiny at 35 W. You still need eye protection and gloves, be careful, but if you break it it is only a puff rather than a KABooM.