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Changing Xenon bulb in Xenon headllight
I need to change a Xenon bulb for the main headlight but before I do has anyone done this before ?
The big yellow warning sticker on the back of the light is putting me off placing my fingers in there ! SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
21st Sep 2010 2:09 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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dj how much was the "bulb"?? I thought they cost a small fortune.
21st Sep 2010 2:18 pm
PaulP
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Just unplug them first and you should be alright....I don't think the ballasts hold any charge once unplugged...
...although just to be sure, lick your fingers and stand barefoot in a puddle when you open them up 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
Derek, £25ea for forum members from HIDS4U. Very good service and a top price for genuine philips lamps.
Martin (he says, hoping he's remembered that correctly), as Paul says, just unplug and get stuck in. I didn't have any problems when I did mine. Although you might want to wear wellies. They may not insulate you, but it will stop anything leaking out of the bottom of your trousers onto the drive.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
21st Sep 2010 2:25 pm
DigitalJunior
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DSl - The bulbs are about £140 I think but didn't buy this one so don't ask questions.
Paul - cheers for advice. Is that the same as taking apart CRT tellys don't hold any charge or flashguns ?SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
21st Sep 2010 2:27 pm
PaulP
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Heavens no....taking apart a xenon headlamp is FAR more dangerous
I've lost count of the times that I got zapped by TV coils when "fixing" them for family members back "when I were a lad" - it used to bloody hurt 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
21st Sep 2010 2:29 pm
DigitalJunior
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Thanks Al - you have given me an idea. I'll phone HIDsRUS. SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
21st Sep 2010 2:38 pm
DigitalJunior
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hi
would it not be easier and alot more safe just to ask on here or check out fleabay for another full light
it may even work out cheaper
just a suggestion we dont want any slip ups do we
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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21st Sep 2010 2:56 pm
DigitalJunior
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Dunc - want to buy a Xenon headlight without a bulb then SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
21st Sep 2010 3:05 pm
POINTYED
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I think i'll pass on that one life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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21st Sep 2010 3:12 pm
crwoody
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No problems at all with changing Xenon bulbs, I replaced both mine recently, (same link as above.)
Just take out the lamp unit and unplug it, twist and remove the grey cover, then unclip and remove the cable/plug from the bulb. There's no need to worry about getting a shock, there should be no charge left in the unit and even if there was, the design of the connector makes it almost impossible to touch the "live" one anyway.
Edit; Just be careful not to touch the glass envelope of the bulb itself when fitting the new one(s,) greasy fingerprints on the glass will turn black very quickly.Clive
21st Sep 2010 5:51 pm
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I love the liberal use of the word "should"!!
21st Sep 2010 6:06 pm
crwoody
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Just my way of saying "don't blame me if you DO get a zap "
Clive
21st Sep 2010 6:56 pm
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