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Low beam XENON is DIM!

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Old 02-22-2008 | 12:01 PM
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Low beam XENON is DIM!

I have xenon headlights on my 2003 S500.
Xenon's are supposed to be brighter than halogen, but mine are dimmer than halogen!

It even feels like its getting dimmer and dimmer as time passes?
Any thoughts? Should I change the bulbs?
Old 02-22-2008 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickxkim
I have xenon headlights on my 2003 S500.
Xenon's are supposed to be brighter than halogen, but mine are dimmer than halogen!

It even feels like its getting dimmer and dimmer as time passes?
Any thoughts? Should I change the bulbs?
thats weird...if ur still under warranty take it to the dealer...if not..ur best bet would be new bulbs...
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Should I change the bulbs?
Yes
Old 02-22-2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickxkim
I have xenon headlights on my 2003 S500.
Xenon's are supposed to be brighter than halogen, but mine are dimmer than halogen!

It even feels like its getting dimmer and dimmer as time passes?
Any thoughts? Should I change the bulbs?
yeah if they are getting dimmer they need to be replace or the dealer can do it for you. Like Sson said if your under warranty have them do it.

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