Xenon headlights don’t seem as bright as they used to - Page 2

Tannaton · Dec 20th, 2020, 18:28

Xenon/HID's like halogen bulbs the light deteriorates with age, it can be less than 50% before they fail.

As said above try www.powerbulbs.co.uk - you might get them slightly cheaper on Amazon but powerbulbs are all genuine stock and have a no-quibble guarentee.

SwissXC90 · Dec 20th, 2020, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Allubo

Thanks for that! Clearly I was thinking xenons were witchcraft compared to any other bulb 🙄 will get a new set ordered I think. They’ve done 8 years

That is pretty good. I did the math on mine and that's about the expected lifespan - all depends on driving etc. But take your mileage and divide by average speed of 50kmph and you'll get the lifespan in hours.

Brucat · Dec 21st, 2020, 02:38

At 8 years you’ve had your money’s worth so I would say that is the expected degradation in performance. Halfords also sell & fit them & were their usual helpful selves at not a bad price.

Allubo · Dec 21st, 2020, 09:20

I’ve found the factory bulbs for £42 each.
The car’s done 120,000 miles so it’s not bad going. Cheers guys

Bonefishblues · Dec 21st, 2020, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Allubo

I’ve found the factory bulbs for £42 each.
The car’s done 120,000 miles so it’s not bad going. Cheers guys

Where from, for others' reference?

Easington · Dec 24th, 2020, 09:30

Reading this thread and thinking the same I'm looking at Nightbreaker Laser bulbs. Expensive at £150 a pair but you can't put a price on safety.

Before I bite the bullet has anyone used them or have other recommendations?

Thanks

Dec 20th, 2020, 18:28	#11
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 21:53 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Xenon/HID's like halogen bulbs the light deteriorates with age, it can be less than 50% before they fail. As said above try www.powerbulbs.co.uk - you might get them slightly cheaper on Amazon but powerbulbs are all genuine stock and have a no-quibble guarentee. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 24th, 2020, 09:30	#16
Easington Master Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2023 12:45 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lincolnshire	Reading this thread and thinking the same I'm looking at Nightbreaker Laser bulbs. Expensive at £150 a pair but you can't put a price on safety. Before I bite the bullet has anyone used them or have other recommendations? Thanks __________________ V60 Cross Country D4 (2.4 5 cylinder) AWD Lux Nav Geartronic 2016 - Electric Silver, Polestar Optimisation and Police Spec Dipstick

Dec 21st, 2020, 02:38	#13
Brucat Junior Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2021 04:07 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sidmouth	At 8 years you’ve had your money’s worth so I would say that is the expected degradation in performance. Halfords also sell & fit them & were their usual helpful selves at not a bad price.

Dec 21st, 2020, 09:20	#14
Allubo New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2023 17:38 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Snarestone, derbyshire	I’ve found the factory bulbs for £42 each. The car’s done 120,000 miles so it’s not bad going. Cheers guys

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