Bi-Xenon Bulbs different colour!

hancym · Apr 6th, 2011, 22:22

A while ago my vehicle was fitted with a new bi-xenon bulb (part number 989833) at the price of £103. I’ve only just noticed that it seems to be a different colour temperature to the other one. Is this normal for a new xenon bulb or has the stealership actually installed the wrong bulb or perhaps should have looked that the other one and matched it. I realise that the aftermarket bulbs can be different colour temperatures but does Volvo only recommend the one colour temperature or are there a few to choose from?

Dream3r · Apr 6th, 2011, 22:55

They change colour over time hence the suggestion that you change them in pairs.

Clan · Apr 6th, 2011, 22:57

I noticed this too recently , the new bulbs seem to be about 4300 k whilst the original 6000 k .. however both should have a similar life of around 7 years so the other will be going pink soon no doubt ..

hancym · Apr 7th, 2011, 09:14

If the new one is around 4300 then surely that is pinker than the old one and therefore you seem to have the same problem as me whereby the older bulb hactually has a cleaner light?

owenfackrell · Apr 7th, 2011, 09:50

The higher the number the bluer the light. From memory 4700k is the closest to White light.

artwilliam · Apr 7th, 2011, 10:59

Yep I had this with my last XC, ended up changing both as the colour change was really noticable.

hancym · Apr 7th, 2011, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by owenfackrell

The higher the number the bluer the light. From memory 4700k is the closest to White light.

That's my point, surely a newer bulb should show whiter than and older bulb but this doesn't seem to be tha case.

Clan · Apr 7th, 2011, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by hancym

If the new one is around 4300 then surely that is pinker than the old one and therefore you seem to have the same problem as me whereby the older bulb hactually has a cleaner light?

Yes the older bulb was whiter .. the new one more yellow
The bulbs tend to go pink before they fail altogether ..

Apr 6th, 2011, 22:22	#1
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Bi-Xenon Bulbs different colour! A while ago my vehicle was fitted with a new bi-xenon bulb (part number 989833) at the price of £103. I’ve only just noticed that it seems to be a different colour temperature to the other one. Is this normal for a new xenon bulb or has the stealership actually installed the wrong bulb or perhaps should have looked that the other one and matched it. I realise that the aftermarket bulbs can be different colour temperatures but does Volvo only recommend the one colour temperature or are there a few to choose from?

Apr 6th, 2011, 22:57	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I noticed this too recently , the new bulbs seem to be about 4300 k whilst the original 6000 k .. however both should have a similar life of around 7 years so the other will be going pink soon no doubt .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 6th, 2011, 22:55	#2
Dream3r Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 04:52 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northumberland	They change colour over time hence the suggestion that you change them in pairs.

Apr 7th, 2011, 09:14	#4
hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	If the new one is around 4300 then surely that is pinker than the old one and therefore you seem to have the same problem as me whereby the older bulb hactually has a cleaner light?

Apr 7th, 2011, 09:50	#5
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	The higher the number the bluer the light. From memory 4700k is the closest to White light.

Apr 7th, 2011, 10:59	#6
artwilliam Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2012 21:50 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: york	Yep I had this with my last XC, ended up changing both as the colour change was really noticable.

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