Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: dublin
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xenon
hi
just about to put in an order for a new 09 disco
stealers are looking for 1100euros for xenon headlights
i am planning to get ordinary headlights buy xenons off ebay and fit them
is this ok from a wiring point of view
regards
jj
7th Nov 2008 10:41 am
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As long as you have headlight washers & make sure you get the NON ADAPTIVE headlights. Slimer sells them on here also from time to time. Bodsys Brake Bible
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7th Nov 2008 10:45 am
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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An easy swap, virtually plug and play style. There was a good deal on here a little while back, thats where I got mine. Contact Slimer, he may have access to more units.
£400 a set + P&P (about £35 to Ireland AFAIR), PM me if you want some The End
7th Nov 2008 10:48 am
jm105845
Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: dublin
Posts: 271
hi guys
thanks for response
why do i need headlight washers?
thanks
7th Nov 2008 10:49 am
jkp
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I believe it's a legal requirement when Xenons are fitted.
7th Nov 2008 10:54 am
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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...or just keep your old units and swap back if ever an issue at MOT-type check time or equiv on your side??? Can't see anyone else either knowing that particular requirement or having the opportunity or energy to enforce it...
If REALLY keen to obey the letter of the law (if it applies) then put an ext from the windscreen jets and plumb your own in, this worked fine on my Rover 214 in 1990(!) put a valve in so you can isolate in summer perhaps and live with higher wash consumption - sounds much easier and cheaper than retrofitting (if possible) the factory wash system, although obviously slightly less sophisticated...Cheers
I can supply you a front bumper complete with headlamp washers (and fogs & PDC) too so you'd just need to sort out the extra pump and washer bottle connection, I think MrH has done this so may be able to advise what's involvedThe End
7th Nov 2008 11:22 am
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
Yes but what about the 3 extra ECUs and additional software load thats bound to be required
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