Recommendation: Replace your old Xenons!

Electronix12 · Jan 4th, 2024, 18:33

Had one of my Xenons (H3S) go after 222k/11 years over Christmas on my V60.

New Osram Nightbreakers and the difference between a new side and and old side was night and day.

I can actually see much further now on the dark country roads, surprising improvement!

Thus I really recommend anyone with Xenons that have done more than about 150k/8 years to replace them.

I wish I had done them sooner!!

Tannaton · Jan 4th, 2024, 23:51

Yep that…..

Xenon bulbs deteriorate from day 1 and can drop to as low as 20% light output before they fail, so if you have dim headlights likely you need new lamps.

dhr90 · Jan 5th, 2024, 21:51

Funny that you post this. I was thinking today that my xenon’s didn’t seem as bright as I remembered them to be, and was wondering the life span given halogen tend to fail a lot sooner.

Bonefishblues · Jan 6th, 2024, 10:02

Any recommended supplier for discounts on what are very expensive items (and where iirc there are fakes around, too)

Electronix12 · Jan 6th, 2024, 12:56

Mine were sold by Amazon (not a third party). Serial Numbers etc and the security/genuine barcode all lined up according to the OSRAM website.

£160ish. Although given I've replaced the other car's halogens twice (£70 for two pairs) in half the milage it works out about the same per mile...

Tannaton · Jan 7th, 2024, 21:00

www.powerbulbs.com

Trust worthy seller.... all genuine lamps.

GrahamHR · Jan 7th, 2024, 22:14

Do they deteriorate as a function of time, or how long they have been on when the car is being used ?

I wasn't aware of the performance of the Xenons on my wife's 2012 Mazda 3 Sport deteriorating up to the point we sold it in early 2021.

Clan · Jan 7th, 2024, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhr90

Funny that you post this. I was thinking today that my xenon’s didn’t seem as bright as I remembered them to be, and was wondering the life span given halogen tend to fail a lot sooner.

the lifespan in my experience over many many volvos is about 7 years............. ( when being used as Day running lights too)

Electronix12 · Jan 8th, 2024, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamHR

Do they deteriorate as a function of time, or how long they have been on when the car is being used ?

I wasn't aware of the performance of the Xenons on my wife's 2012 Mazda 3 Sport deteriorating up to the point we sold it in early 2021.

I would assume as a function of use.

I.e. The brightness of 10 year old bulbs that have been on for 10k miles will be a hell of a lot brighter than 10 year old bulbs that have done 222k.

Phil Croxley · Jan 8th, 2024, 18:49

I remember replacing one on a previous Lexus, instantly it became obvious they need replacing in pairs!

Jan 4th, 2024, 18:33	#1
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Recommendation: Replace your old Xenons! Had one of my Xenons (H3S) go after 222k/11 years over Christmas on my V60. New Osram Nightbreakers and the difference between a new side and and old side was night and day. I can actually see much further now on the dark country roads, surprising improvement! Thus I really recommend anyone with Xenons that have done more than about 150k/8 years to replace them. I wish I had done them sooner!! __________________ \| MY2013 V60 D5 R-Design \|

Jan 4th, 2024, 23:51	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Yep that….. Xenon bulbs deteriorate from day 1 and can drop to as low as 20% light output before they fail, so if you have dim headlights likely you need new lamps. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jan 5th, 2024, 21:51	#3
dhr90 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bristol	Funny that you post this. I was thinking today that my xenon’s didn’t seem as bright as I remembered them to be, and was wondering the life span given halogen tend to fail a lot sooner. __________________ 2013 V60 SE LUX Nav D5 Auto

Jan 6th, 2024, 12:56	#5
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Mine were sold by Amazon (not a third party). Serial Numbers etc and the security/genuine barcode all lined up according to the OSRAM website. £160ish. Although given I've replaced the other car's halogens twice (£70 for two pairs) in half the milage it works out about the same per mile... __________________ \| MY2013 V60 D5 R-Design \|

Jan 7th, 2024, 21:00	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	www.powerbulbs.com Trust worthy seller.... all genuine lamps. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jan 6th, 2024, 10:02	#4
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Any recommended supplier for discounts on what are very expensive items (and where iirc there are fakes around, too)

Jan 7th, 2024, 22:14	#7
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:59 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	Do they deteriorate as a function of time, or how long they have been on when the car is being used ? I wasn't aware of the performance of the Xenons on my wife's 2012 Mazda 3 Sport deteriorating up to the point we sold it in early 2021. Last edited by GrahamHR; Jan 7th, 2024 at 22:17.

Jan 8th, 2024, 18:49	#10
Phil Croxley Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Worthing	I remember replacing one on a previous Lexus, instantly it became obvious they need replacing in pairs! __________________ 2011 XC60 SE Lux premium

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