Audi: Replacing Xenon buld - DIY?

Hi Rune,

I had exactly the same problem a couple of months ago (see some earlier
posts in this group)

You can change the bulb your self without any problems, just make sure the
power is OFF and you don't actually touch the glass on the replacement bulb.
Removal is fairly easy. If its the same side as the air intake you will
need to remove the hose to gain access (it just pulls off)
Undo the two clips holding the headlamp cover. You can then twist the
connector off of the Xenon bulb (the bulb type is a Xenon D2S) The bulb has
some lugs on it, so you can only fit it a certain way up. Then just
reconnect and replace the cover.
The bulbs are expensive (and I ended up buying from Audi as I needed it
straight away as I do a lot of night driving) BUT look on ebay
(www.ebay.co.uk) and do a search using HID D2S I now have a set of spare
Xenon's that cost me £35!!!

The bad news is......5 days after replacing the bulb, the Xenon control unit
failed (called an ignighter or ballast unit) not sure if this was a
coincidence or the bulb failure was an indication of the control unit
nearing failure. That cost me £300 to replace as the whole headlamp needs
to come out the car to get to the unit (its bolted to the underneath of the
headlamp housing) Dealer job.

Also have a look at http://www.xenonvalot.com/tuotteet_eng.html looks a lot
cheaper and they ship anywhere.

If you are in the UK (near Reading) I have a brand new spare bulb I can sell
you!!!

Good luck.

John.
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should be nice and easy, to be on the safe side disconnect the battery, do
not spend 100 quid on a single d2s bulb, buy them from the states, at the
moment our pound is well good against the dollar
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33710&item=2453069 890

Have a look on ebay, and do a search for d2s you can then choose the colour
you require, 4100k is a whitish light, 6000k looks better imo

that d2s bulb I just gave you the link for works out at about 17 quid no
duty normally on items under £50.00

hth

ron

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Ebay.com is better as it has tons more, and the $ is very weak at the
moment.

4100k is the standard for HID but you can right up too 8000k for a real blue
look, I would reccomend 6000k as this looks more like the Lexus/Merc new
cars on the roads.

4100k is the brightest colour though and will give you the most output.

k = kelvin btw, the colour temprature...

Ron

Its probably worth pointing out that the Audi OEM spec is for the 4300kelvin
bulb If you change to anything else you need to buy a pair (obviously!)

John.