Oem xenon bulb part # and source?
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'97 E320
Oem xenon bulb part # and source?
Can anyone post the correct part # for a xenon headlight bulb for our '05 CDI? Last 7 of VIN is A693390. Also, where would be a good place to purchase one at a reasonable price?
Also, if I wanted to upgrade to a brighter (~6k) bulb, any recommendations for a quality replacement & source that would work with factory ballast/wiring?
Thanks
Also, if I wanted to upgrade to a brighter (~6k) bulb, any recommendations for a quality replacement & source that would work with factory ballast/wiring?
Thanks
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I found these on amazon if you want:
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Automotiv.../dp/B002GZ30MW
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Automotiv.../dp/B002GZ30MW
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Thanks for the link, but looking for an OEM bulbs or an upgraded 6k bulb of OEM quality. The original xenon bulbs have laster over 6 years and 145k miles with the headlights on "constant" circuit, which means they were on anytime the car was running.
Most likely going to go with OEM, but don't want to pay $200+ for one bulb at the dealer. May go with a set of 6k bulbs if I can find one made by an OEM company like Hella, Philips, or Osram.
Any recommendations?
Most likely going to go with OEM, but don't want to pay $200+ for one bulb at the dealer. May go with a set of 6k bulbs if I can find one made by an OEM company like Hella, Philips, or Osram.
Any recommendations?
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Nevermind...found all my answers.
For those curious, original bulb is Philips 85122 D2S 4300K bulb, which produces around 3200 lumens.
Turns out the 6000K bulbs actually put out less light than the 4300K.
Might try out some of these 85122+ bulbs from TRS:
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=148
For those curious, original bulb is Philips 85122 D2S 4300K bulb, which produces around 3200 lumens.
Turns out the 6000K bulbs actually put out less light than the 4300K.
Might try out some of these 85122+ bulbs from TRS:
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=148
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'97 E320
One entire headlight assembly (including bulb & ballast) is being replaced by insurance with new due to a broken mounting bracket. Will either need to get a new OEM bulb for other headlight, or replace the pair with upgraded "+" bulbs posted above.
