Xenon bulb replacement

[Gazdkw]

Been getting flickering lights on the drivers side for a few months now. A few days ago I noticed it was not working and a notice on the dash saying "dipped main beam failure". I turned the lights off and on again and it's worked fine since. Today I got the message again. I think its time to change the xenon bulbs.

Iv done some research and the Phillip's ones are around £70 each bulb.

Has anyone had any good experience with less expensive ones?

£140 on bulbs is just too much for me right now.

Thanks

[steadvex]

https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/x...s-85415-single

£91.48 delivered for a pair! not sure how long this offer price for 2 bulbs is going on for though.

not sure if they are right for you mind, haven't had bi-xenons go personally yet.

Can't really comment on cheap bulbs, never had to change bi-xenon's personally, I know as far as H7's go I will only buy the Philips extreme vision, they lasted years in my last H7 Volvo, used to change bulbs every 6-12 months before trying them.

[Gazdkw]

Originally Posted by steadvex

https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/x...s-85415-single

£91.48 delivered for a pair! not sure how long this offer price for 2 bulbs is going on for though.

not sure if they are right for you mind, haven't had bi-xenons go personally yet.

Can't really comment on cheap bulbs, never had to change bi-xenon's personally, I know as far as H7's go I will only buy the Philips extreme vision, they lasted years in my last H7 Volvo, used to change bulbs every 6-12 months before trying them.

That looks a good deal. Is there a way I can be sure these are defo correct for my vehicle?

[Tannaton]

That site does have a search utility by make/model. Check also you owners manual and maybe remove the old bulb?

[steadvex]

Originally Posted by Gazdkw

That looks a good deal. Is there a way I can be sure these are defo correct for my vehicle?

Originally Posted by Tannaton

That site does have a search utility by make/model. Check also you owners manual and maybe remove the old bulb?

I think that's the best idea, check the numbers on your bulbs now to make sure they match up!

[Tatsfield]

Cannot speak to actual Volvo installation of xenon lighting but on a previous car I fitted an after market conversion kit which worked very well in projector housings. The bulbs were very cheap but I did notice that they did dim after a couple of years. However, since the original halogen bulbs where no better than a candle on a windy day, even the slightly dimmed xenons kept a smile on my face and were similarly cheap to replace.

[Gazdkw]

Took the existing lamp out.

It's an osram 66142 35w D1S.

Iv looked online and you can pick up one for £40. (£80 a pair)

I'm not sure how they would compare to the Phillip's ones

[colnet]

If it was me I would stick with Osram or Philips. There's a lot of horror stories regarding cheap unbranded xenon bulbs frying electrics, ruining headlights etc but like I said stories! Me I'd stick with branded and pay the extra just for piece of mind.

[mhon72]

Originally Posted by colnet

If it was me I would stick with Osram or Philips. There's a lot of horror stories regarding cheap unbranded xenon bulbs frying electrics, ruining headlights etc but like I said stories! Me I'd stick with branded and pay the extra just for piece of mind.

I agree as the D1S bulb has a built in ballast.
Osram Xenarc Nightbreakers and Philips Xtreme Vision are the best in terms of quality and light output.
Pricewise shop around but reckon on £60-70 each from a reputable seller - beware of fakes!

[Gazdkw]

Is there actually a difference between the osram d1s and the osram d1s nightbreaker?