03-01-2012, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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Need help on changing Xenon bulbs
Anyone know what model of Xenon bulbs are the F30 using?
Anyone know how to change it? Thanks in advance
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I just want to change the bulb to 6000k
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you are going backward in time ... ?
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03-01-2012, 07:03 PM | #8 |
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Id be worried about it throwing a code. Let us know if you do and how it looks
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Agreed
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03-02-2012, 10:56 PM | #15 |
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ok so its D1S same bulb used in my F10. Its a little bluer and not as bright but i am used to it. Anyone know how to replace it??
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in the manual
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03-03-2012, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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You shouldn't get any codes by replacing the bulbs. However, the higher the color temperature the less visible light output. 6000k usually has a slight purple tinge to it and 8000k is slightly blue although it does depend on the bulb. The projector lenses can amplify the color hue a bit as well. I wouldn't go higher than 6000k as the light output really starts to drop off. That being said, I have 8000k on my E46 but I also have xenon fogs that help make up for less visible light on the road.
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03-03-2012, 12:58 PM | #19 |
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anyone know how to replace the bulb yet???
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12-12-2012, 08:17 PM | #21 |
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Joe, any luck on changing the bulb?
I was able to access the headlight cover by removing the plastic panel on the wheel liner. After removing the cover there is a metal clip holding the D1S bulb but I wasn't able to unclip since the space was tight for me to access (probably need to remove the front wheel and jack up the car for more room) and I didn't wanna force and break anything. |
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