Azeteg

Hello,

I have some problems with one of the xenons on my CLK 430 1999. It shines much less bright than the other one, and has a color that leans towards blue/purple. Anyone know what might be the problem? Is it the Xenon lights themselves or any igniter/ballast/whatevah problem?

Took a (crappy) pic of it:




Cheers,

Martin

mmgrad

looks like u have a somewhat of a dud of a bulb... when the bulb starts going out, it will get dim... looks like the problem you are facing here.

Azeteg

Ok thanks, I suspected this. I'll get some 6000K replacement bulbs. Any recommendations?

/Martin

mmgrad

if you are opting for "bluer" light, then, keep it at max 6000k... the ones I would recommend would be the Philips bulbs

toymr2trd

Hey Danny.... what are the standard xenon bulbs.... Are they 4000k ? Which ones do you have on your car? I'd like to change my xenon bulbs to be brighter any suggestion? Thanks

mmgrad

i believe the stock bulbs are rated at 4300K, which, in theory is the brightest xenon bulb available...

moving to 5000 to 6000K bulbs will give you a bluer light, without sacrificing much luminance, and not creating too much glare....

Azeteg

Which bulbs would you recommend? I saw that standard is 35W D2R 4300K, I guess the D2S type won't work with the reflector?

Cheers,


Martin

jasab

How much are these bulbs?

thanks in advance.

mmgrad

D2S is meant for projector housings... D2S in our CLKs might create a poor cutoff point in the beam pattern....

Xenon bulbs are quite expensive... i think dealers charge about $100-150 EACH

mbbabe

I just swapped by 97 E320 halogen lights for a set of OE Xenon I bought on Ebay. They installed fine but when I turned them on they both started to flicker then went out. Each time I switched them on both would flicker for a few seconds then die. Once one did stay lite, but only for a few seconds. Any idea what is wrong here. Is it the bulbs, ignitors or do I need to get the dealer to set the computer ? HELP!!!

mmgrad

its prob not the computer, because OE halogens deliver 55W of power, and xenon's only require 35W of power, therefore, the excess power shouldn't cause any flickering...

It may be the ballast is going out, but, for both to be going out at the same time is a little odd. Unless, if the car was involved in some kind of frontal accident that may have damaged both...

word of advice, always check to ensure it works before installing, especially if the item is used...

Azeteg

Danny,

could you recommend any Brand/Model which is of D2R type and 6000K ?


Thanks,

Martin

mmgrad

I would suggest the Philips Ultinon 6000K bulbs... prices will range depending on where you shop, but, here is a shop that sells lighting accessories...


http://www.xenonfactory.com/products/hid/bulb.htm