How do I know which headlights i have? - Page 2

Jakg · 26th May 2011, 13:58

Not all Xenon lights say "XENON TECHNOLOGY" on exterior - mine dont!

Martin75 · 10th December 2011, 20:17

I know I've come late on this thread, but my point is applicable and may help someone else make a mistake.

I bought H7's & H1's (Osram Nightbreakers) for my '54 reg Faceleft, which were advertised as suitable.

It was discovered when fitting that apparently the Facelift needs H9's for the full beam, suppliers seem unaware of this difference and either reply negatively upon suitbility or don't respond at all.

So I now need to fit H9's, but there appears to be more obstacles, such as what's legal etc etc.

I found these, which are advertised as legal, but are for a Volvo? Again there's a barrier about H.I.D. v's Halogen, do I have H.I.D. fittings?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=170714271763

Does anyone have the experience to advise me if these are OK?

Much appreciated,

Martin

Jakg · 10th December 2011, 20:43

DON'T get those bulbs!

Theres "proper" HID's / Xenon's, which have a bulb, linked to a ballast (metal box).

Theres also eBay special bulbs, which are filled with Xenon gas... they burn a little brighter, but burn out a LOT quicker!

Canonite · 10th December 2011, 22:13

So which bulbs to get for the pre-facelift HID units?

Jakg · 10th December 2011, 22:16

IF you have MK1 Xenons ("HID units"), you need a D2S bulb.

Martin75 · 11th December 2011, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakg

IF you have MK1 Xenons ("HID units"), you need a D2S bulb.

I'm confused now, what bulb do I need then, is iut an H9?

robzilla · 11th December 2011, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin75

I'm confused now, what bulb do I need then, is iut an H9?

It was my understanding that if you have reflectors you need H7 for dipped, H1 for main and if you have projectors you need H7 for hipped, H9 for main. However, reading around this forum and the other I'm not so sure as some facelift (the facelift never had reflectors, only projectors) owners report having H1s in the main beam, so now I'm not so sure?

One thing is for certain if you have HIDs ("Xenon Technology"), you need D2S for dipped beam.

You can tell if you have HIDs because the headlmap units have a silver box screwed to the back which is a combined ingniter/ballast unit for the HID burners and you will no manual headlamp height adjustment wheel in the cabin. If you have the dial, or if no silver box is present (i.e. you have a rubber cap which is removed to access the bulbs), then you don't have HIDs (unless of course you have an aftermarket HID kit!)

Pauly · 7th February 2012, 09:20

Oh dear...now i am confused,one of my bulbs has just gone yesterday,
so any help welcome.....so here we go...
04 plate Tourer,looks like projector light as in post #2,and have a wheel/knob
at the side of the switch, no Xenon markings on the lens (only Hella), but a yellow
sticker on the front of the car near the radiator stating xenon headlamp only....
so simple question is what ones do i need, and is it worth replacing both at the same time,bulb which has gone....is the one in the projector/headlight (still have beam)
can see the bulb lit from the front,also is this the bulb which is accessed via the wheel arch cover plate....and any bulb recomedations,Halfrauds doing 2 for 1 on brilliance range.... any good....?
thanks
Paul

Jakg · 7th February 2012, 09:33

All MK2's have projectors.

During project drive, MGR went from fitting 3 stickers (the oil, coolant and Xenons where fitted) to fitting a single sticker with all details, on all cars (for example - my cars sticker lists the V8 oil capacity but obviously doesn't have one under the hood!).

No powerwash + no self-levelling means no Xenons.

So you've got MK2 Halogen Projectors (although I'm not sure what bulbs that needs).

Halfords bulbs are quite expensive... you can get Osram Nightbreakers & Phillips Extreme (but watch out for fakes!) on eBay.

Unclefista · 7th February 2012, 10:54

If it's a fiddly job, Halfords fit them free (or used to) if you buy from them.

10th December 2011, 20:17	#12
Martin75 Loves to post Rover 75 CDti Auto Saloon 2004 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Essex Coast Posts: 489 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	H9's for the Facelift market I know I've come late on this thread, but my point is applicable and may help someone else make a mistake. I bought H7's & H1's (Osram Nightbreakers) for my '54 reg Faceleft, which were advertised as suitable. It was discovered when fitting that apparently the Facelift needs H9's for the full beam, suppliers seem unaware of this difference and either reply negatively upon suitbility or don't respond at all. So I now need to fit H9's, but there appears to be more obstacles, such as what's legal etc etc. I found these, which are advertised as legal, but are for a Volvo? Again there's a barrier about H.I.D. v's Halogen, do I have H.I.D. fittings? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=170714271763 Does anyone have the experience to advise me if these are OK? Much appreciated, Martin

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7th February 2012, 10:54	#20
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26th May 2011, 13:58	#11
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Not all Xenon lights say "XENON TECHNOLOGY" on exterior - mine dont!

10th December 2011, 20:43	#13
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	DON'T get those bulbs! Theres "proper" HID's / Xenon's, which have a bulb, linked to a ballast (metal box). Theres also eBay special bulbs, which are filled with Xenon gas... they burn a little brighter, but burn out a LOT quicker!

10th December 2011, 22:13	#14
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	So which bulbs to get for the pre-facelift HID units?

10th December 2011, 22:16	#15
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	IF you have MK1 Xenons ("HID units"), you need a D2S bulb.

7th February 2012, 09:33	#19
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	All MK2's have projectors. During project drive, MGR went from fitting 3 stickers (the oil, coolant and Xenons where fitted) to fitting a single sticker with all details, on all cars (for example - my cars sticker lists the V8 oil capacity but obviously doesn't have one under the hood!). No powerwash + no self-levelling means no Xenons. So you've got MK2 Halogen Projectors (although I'm not sure what bulbs that needs). Halfords bulbs are quite expensive... you can get Osram Nightbreakers & Phillips Extreme (but watch out for fakes!) on eBay.