Bulb replacement for Bixenon headlights
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Bulb replacement for Bixenon headlights
What type of bulb do you need to replace a burned out bixenon low beam? I heard it's either a d2s or d2r. Also, what is the temperature range(6k 8k, 10k)Thanks
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Bixenons are always of projector design. Technically, that can be D1s or D2s
but as far as I know, MB hasn't integrated the D1s to their cars. D2R(eflector)
are to be matched with the fluted lens HIDs.
but as far as I know, MB hasn't integrated the D1s to their cars. D2R(eflector)
are to be matched with the fluted lens HIDs.
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I got my friend a pair of bixenons from steve(mbenzNL). Since these lights are eurospec...would they be higher then 4300k? Anyone know a good source for these lamps? Should a pair be purchased to match? Thanks
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a pair and ask for same brand, model and lot #.....if you are all picky about
color balance/match. if you buy single, you are gambling on temperature shift
with the one still operational....and that it would match a new bulb. depends
on how long you've run the old one(s).
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Where is a good place to buy? I see the phillips one on ebay for abou 65 bucks but I'm kinda scared to recommend that to him since it's ebay. How hard are they to install? I'm thinking of just telling him to go to the dealer as I don't want to waste my saturday installing fukin light bulbs. Thanks
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Where is a good place to buy? I see the phillips one on ebay for abou 65 bucks but I'm kinda scared to recommend that to him since it's ebay. How hard are they to install? I'm thinking of just telling him to go to the dealer as I don't want to waste my saturday installing fukin light bulbs. Thanks
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But all in all, it shouldn't be a long task (maybe 30 minutes if you're being super, extra careful).
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Where is a good place to buy? I see the phillips one on ebay for abou 65 bucks but I'm kinda scared to recommend that to him since it's ebay. How hard are they to install? I'm thinking of just telling him to go to the dealer as I don't want to waste my saturday installing fukin light bulbs. Thanks
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Shut car off. Wait (I forget how long, probably at least 2h) for all the gadgetry inside to drain, you don't want to zap yourself. Open rear cover. First thing you'll see is the back connector for the bulb; 1/8 turn counterclockwise and the connector pulls out. 2 metal "clips", and the bulb is easily removed.
If you know what you're doing, it takes less than 30s. The only real clincher is to make sure you don't touch the bulb glass!
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What more specific directions do you need? It really is that easy 
The bulbs are not that fragile at all. Just open the back of the headlight and look inside.
The bulbs are not that fragile at all. Just open the back of the headlight and look inside.
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I just did 3 hours ago and I didn't know what to do since it looked totally different compared to the inside of Halogen headlights. I checked the manual and it says 'Experienced mechanic is needed for low beam bulbs replacement' or smth like that 
I guess I'll just try what you said here in your post.THX
I guess I'll just try what you said here in your post.THX
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THX.
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HID connector = connector that goes to the back of the bulb. (ie the thingy with the terminals).
To prevent zapping yourself, another good idea is to remove the fuse to the corresponding light. And wait for a bit for the stuff to discharge.
To prevent zapping yourself, another good idea is to remove the fuse to the corresponding light. And wait for a bit for the stuff to discharge.
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On factory bi-x, there is a connector at the back that if it is not re-connected properly, the xenon bulb will loop and could cause major issues. So when you take the connector off, just make sure you remember how it goes back on.
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Guys,
My BiX still have the stock 4300K bulbs, haven't ordered the 6000K bulbs, still haven't decided which bulbs to get.Here's the thing, I bought em used from a local guy and the BiX was bought 2 years ago from Steve. Somehow, my BiX is ONLY as bright as my GF's 06 Civic with halogen bulbs. Could it be the ballasts? I mean that's bad if it is. I'll try to change the bulbs with another 4300K D2S bulbs to see if it's only the bulbs that are almost dead. Anyone had the same problem like I do after 2/3 years with the same bulbs?
It just sucks if the ballasts need to be changed and I have to uninstall the BiX again, get new ballasts ETC.
My BiX still have the stock 4300K bulbs, haven't ordered the 6000K bulbs, still haven't decided which bulbs to get.Here's the thing, I bought em used from a local guy and the BiX was bought 2 years ago from Steve. Somehow, my BiX is ONLY as bright as my GF's 06 Civic with halogen bulbs. Could it be the ballasts? I mean that's bad if it is. I'll try to change the bulbs with another 4300K D2S bulbs to see if it's only the bulbs that are almost dead. Anyone had the same problem like I do after 2/3 years with the same bulbs?
It just sucks if the ballasts need to be changed and I have to uninstall the BiX again, get new ballasts ETC.
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Guys,
My BiX still have the stock 4300K bulbs, haven't ordered the 6000K bulbs, still haven't decided which bulbs to get.Here's the thing, I bought em used from a local guy and the BiX was bought 2 years ago from Steve. Somehow, my BiX is ONLY as bright as my GF's 06 Civic with halogen bulbs. Could it be the ballasts? I mean that's bad if it is. I'll try to change the bulbs with another 4300K D2S bulbs to see if it's only the bulbs that are almost dead. Anyone had the same problem like I do after 2/3 years with the same bulbs?
It just sucks if the ballasts need to be changed and I have to uninstall the BiX again, get new ballasts ETC.
My BiX still have the stock 4300K bulbs, haven't ordered the 6000K bulbs, still haven't decided which bulbs to get.Here's the thing, I bought em used from a local guy and the BiX was bought 2 years ago from Steve. Somehow, my BiX is ONLY as bright as my GF's 06 Civic with halogen bulbs. Could it be the ballasts? I mean that's bad if it is. I'll try to change the bulbs with another 4300K D2S bulbs to see if it's only the bulbs that are almost dead. Anyone had the same problem like I do after 2/3 years with the same bulbs?
It just sucks if the ballasts need to be changed and I have to uninstall the BiX again, get new ballasts ETC.
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I'm pretty sure my BiX are aimed properly. I mean the guy I bought the BiX from never adjusted the settings/ changed the bulbs, so the BiX are pretty much still have the original setting from Steve.
Just curious, how the BiX should be aimed for the best output?
Just curious, how the BiX should be aimed for the best output?
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I hope someone can shed some light on this... 
in the process of changing the bulb I might of over compensate the BIX height adjustment and got it of loop...
Now it wouldn't move down / up at star up anymore.... anyone know if I can take the headlight out and fix it??
PS the when i'm reaching to change the bulb I can move the projection unit up and down easily ( it's loose)
in the process of changing the bulb I might of over compensate the BIX height adjustment and got it of loop...
Now it wouldn't move down / up at star up anymore.... anyone know if I can take the headlight out and fix it??
PS the when i'm reaching to change the bulb I can move the projection unit up and down easily ( it's loose)
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^ The adjustment rod popped out. You should be able to reach up in there, put the rod back into the correct position while adjusting the beam DOWNWARDS (using the black screw up top, turn it clockwise) until it catches.
If you still wanna the light higher, instead of cranking the bulb, you can loosen the bix housing and "tilt" the entire thing.
If you still wanna the light higher, instead of cranking the bulb, you can loosen the bix housing and "tilt" the entire thing.
