Replacing Xenon Bulbs

The-Acre · August 28, 2014

For anyone out there replacing their Xenon bulbs, I discovered why they say replace them as a pair. What a massive difference in brightness. So that means I've now got to get to the "awkward" one on the passenger side!

Also, after paying £78 each at Eurocarparts, for Phillips bulbs, I see Halfords of all people have them for £59 each. I thought about the eBay ones for £16 a pair but didn't think it worth the risk with a complex car, just in case.

I didn't realise they can lose so much of their brightness.

normski2 · August 28, 2014

You probably don't want to hear this but....Gold Members get 15% discount card at Halfords too! Nearly £9 off the 59

That's quite a good incentive if you visit regularly.

I'll get my coat!

The-Acre · August 28, 2014

I have thought of that, but Halfords aren't my favourite outlet. I once got told off for bothering a staff member while he was making number plates, maybe I shouldn't hold a grudge!!

They do seem to be well overpriced on most things, but 15% is a good deal.

The-Acre · August 28, 2014

Anyway, job done in 10 minutes. It makes me wonder why some forums go on about it costing many hundreds to replace these bulbs, and what a nightmare of a task it is, both sides can be done in a total of about 20mins.

ColinBarber · August 28, 2014

Philips used to sell bulbs which were aged so you only had to replace one without it looking odd. Not sure if they are still available.

normski2 · August 28, 2014

Anyway, job done in 10 minutes. It makes me wonder why some forums go on about it costing many hundreds to replace these bulbs, and what a nightmare of a task it is, both sides can be done in a total of about 20mins.

Blimey.....I wish that was the case with the is250!!! They could not have made it much more awkward if they'd tried.

The-Acre · August 28, 2014

Fingers like sausages would have been a hindrance, but fortunately mine aren't. It would have been a different story if I hadn't taken photos by sliding the phone camera down first to get a good look where the head can't go! The lights now have a nice, very slightly blue glint to them.