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Xenon Bulb Replacement
« on: May 20, 2015, 01:13:43 pm »
One of my bulbs has started to turn a purple/pink colour, so i assume its on its way out.

Im going to buy a pair and change them both for peace of mind. I know its the D1s bulb, has anyone got any recommendations? Want it to be as close to OEM as possible but avoid the stealers :sick:

Also how easy is it to remove the bulbs? Is it plug and play? Or does the headlight as a whole unit need to come out?

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Lewis
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2015, 01:34:22 pm »
The bulbs are D2s. When I need to replace mine I'll get Osram Xenarc Night Breaker Unlimited. I think Amazon had the best price a couple of months ago.

DIY: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14545

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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2015, 03:12:32 pm »
Do xenon bulbs tend to last longer than standard halogen headlight bulbs?
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2015, 03:35:42 pm »
Quote from: jonvr6 on May 20, 2015, 03:12:32 pm
Do xenon bulbs tend to last longer than standard halogen headlight bulbs?
I think so. Mine are all from factory (MY2008 and MY2009) still and I know other older Golfs (MY2006) with factory fitted bulbs as well. Of course the lifetime depends on the usage you give them.
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2015, 04:18:28 pm »
Thanks for your help guys ^^^

I thought they were the DS1 bulbs as per the autobulbs website. Nevermind though.

@rich83 Ill order the ones in your link  :happy2:
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2015, 04:37:27 pm »
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2015, 07:24:15 pm »
Quote from: Shoduchi on May 20, 2015, 03:35:42 pm
Quote from: jonvr6 on May 20, 2015, 03:12:32 pm
Do xenon bulbs tend to last longer than standard halogen headlight bulbs?
I think so. Mine are all from factory (MY2008 and MY2009) still and I know other older Golfs (MY2006) with factory fitted bulbs as well. Of course the lifetime depends on the usage you give them.
Thats good to know was always put off having xenons as i was told they were costly to replace.
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2015, 09:29:04 am »
Quote from: jonvr6 on May 20, 2015, 07:24:15 pm
Quote from: Shoduchi on May 20, 2015, 03:35:42 pm
Quote from: jonvr6 on May 20, 2015, 03:12:32 pm
Do xenon bulbs tend to last longer than standard halogen headlight bulbs?
I think so. Mine are all from factory (MY2008 and MY2009) still and I know other older Golfs (MY2006) with factory fitted bulbs as well. Of course the lifetime depends on the usage you give them.
Thats good to know was always put off having xenons as i was told they were costly to replace.
I'll worry about that if it ever happens, they are really nice lights so I wouldnt be put off  :smiley:
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2015, 11:01:08 am »
X2 for the Osram night breaker, really good bulbs for sure!
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2015, 11:15:57 am »
X3 nightbreakers are great
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2015, 10:18:12 pm »
Potentially might have to buy new bulbs at one of my lights is out, I'll swap,them over tomorrow to confirm

There's a pair of night breakers on eBay for 65 , ebay number 271858640707. Seems cheap, could they be fake?
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2015, 10:06:39 am »
You'd be better buying from a reputable bulb supplier site, or at least a seller with good feedback.. I bought this pair from ebay, and the boxes have a serial number you can validate for authenticity on the philips website:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2xGENUINE-PHILIPS-D2S-XENON-Bulb-85122-XV-XTREME-C1-BRAND-NEW-24h-DISPATCH-/281445702742?hash=item4187789c56
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Re: Xenon Bulb Replacement
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2015, 01:02:43 pm »
Cheers looks like the issue is do with wiring rather than bulbs but I'll bare this in mind for future reference
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