Replacement xexon bulbs

errigal37 · Jun 21st, 2019, 08:21

Where do you get decent replacement s any recommendation?s
??

SwissXC90 · Jun 21st, 2019, 10:19

You can buy original Xenons direct from the manufacturer - most have their own online shops - or from auto parts stores

Be wary of the super cheap ones, there are fakes out there.

upv5 · Jun 21st, 2019, 14:21

I bought a pair of Philips Extreme Vision +50% from Amazon at about half the price of Volvo originals. The pack had a code on it where you can check they were genuine on the Philips website, which they were, if I had any doubts I'd have returned them to Amazon.
As has been mentioned there are a lot of fake copies out there.

John

Clan · Jun 21st, 2019, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by upv5

I bought a pair of Philips Extreme Vision +50% from Amazon at about half the price of Volvo originals. The pack had a code on it where you can check they were genuine on the Philips website, which they were, if I had any doubts I'd have returned them to Amazon.
As has been mentioned there are a lot of fake copies out there.

John

don't forget they only last about 30% of the life of the volvo long life ones ...

Chrisv60 · Jun 21st, 2019, 14:49

Just replaced one of mine. I opened the headlight and the originals were Osram Xenarc D3S, so I bought a straight replacement off Amazon for £43. Appears genuine when inputting the codes on the Osram website.

Took all of 10 minutes to replace - lift the tags an pull the headlight out.

The advice is to replace in pairs because the colour changes as they age but I can't tell any difference between the 5 year old original and new one.

Clan · Jun 21st, 2019, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisv60

Just replaced one of mine. I opened the headlight and the originals were Osram Xenarc D3S, so I bought a straight replacement off Amazon for £43. Appears genuine when inputting the codes on the Osram website.

Took all of 10 minutes to replace - lift the tags an pull the headlight out.

The advice is to replace in pairs because the colour changes as they age but I can't tell any difference between the 5 year old original and new one.

They tend to go pink towards the end , but if they are both the same colour good enough for now :-)

Tannaton · Jun 21st, 2019, 17:30

The light output of HID lamps also diminishes with age so another good reason to replace in pairs.

A few people on here have used and recommend www.powerbulbs.com

errigal37 · Jun 21st, 2019, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

The light output of HID lamps also diminishes with age so another good reason to replace in pairs.

A few people on here have used and recommend www.powerbulbs.com

Actually just ordered of this crowd!!

Jun 21st, 2019, 08:21	#1
errigal37 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2024 09:55 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: omagh	Replacement xexon bulbs Where do you get decent replacement s any recommendation?s ??

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SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	You can buy original Xenons direct from the manufacturer - most have their own online shops - or from auto parts stores Be wary of the super cheap ones, there are fakes out there. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

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upv5 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 12:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grays	I bought a pair of Philips Extreme Vision +50% from Amazon at about half the price of Volvo originals. The pack had a code on it where you can check they were genuine on the Philips website, which they were, if I had any doubts I'd have returned them to Amazon. As has been mentioned there are a lot of fake copies out there. John __________________ This is a Bike friendly Volvo-N.A.B.D. member 2000 V70R AWD - SWMBO 2017 XC60 D5 AWD --- Previous - 2009 V50 D5 SE LUX - 2000 V40 SE 2.0 - 1986 760 GLE 2.8

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Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:02 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	Just replaced one of mine. I opened the headlight and the originals were Osram Xenarc D3S, so I bought a straight replacement off Amazon for £43. Appears genuine when inputting the codes on the Osram website. Took all of 10 minutes to replace - lift the tags an pull the headlight out. The advice is to replace in pairs because the colour changes as they age but I can't tell any difference between the 5 year old original and new one. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	The light output of HID lamps also diminishes with age so another good reason to replace in pairs. A few people on here have used and recommend www.powerbulbs.com __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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