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Xenon Bulb Advice

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  • #32
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    it was indeed the outer casing I was referring to.


  • #33
    131spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭131spanner


    I'm hoping it's just condensation as if the bulb was just burning off any moisture that was on it (not sure if that even makes sense...)

    Either that or the bulb is burning the reflector, which doesn't make sense as the original was also 55w and I would've thought Philips would be a trust-worthy replacement :(

    They're back in again so a few days driving should see some answers arise, good or bad.


  • #34
    Spike Witwicky
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭Spike Witwicky


    I'm wondering are the new lights just showing more of the fog/condensation/big white mark than the old ones did


  • #35
    131spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭131spanner


    Spike Witwicky wrote: »
    I'm wondering are the new lights just showing more of the fog/condensation/big white mark than the old ones did

    That's very, very true :eek: I never paid any great attention to the headlights before changing the bulbs, I'd never considered that they just might be illuminating what was already there to a greater effect!

    After a few days of driving with them, I'll know for certain. Thanks for the help and suggestions guys, keep them coming :D


  • #36
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    OP, philips supply their bulbs to many car manufactures, it could well be the OE bulbs in your car are philips. Other than the blue vision colouring and the extra distance of light, these would be the same as OE bulbs. The would not generate any extra heat that might cause the problem your having.


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  • #37
    131spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭131spanner


    Having driven with them in for the best part of a week now, it turns out the white patches are just some kind of fog or condensation that has settled above the bulbs :) it's gradually becoming smaller the more use I make of them.

    Thanks for the replies, all done and dusted now! :D

    IMG_5472_zpsad555cf4.jpg


  • #38
    Spike Witwicky
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭Spike Witwicky


    Good to hear OP. Any plans to change the fogs?


  • #39
    131spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭131spanner


    Spike Witwicky wrote: »
    Good to hear OP. Any plans to change the fogs?

    Definitely, must get on to them in the next few days or weeks :)


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