paul328
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I have read a few previous topics on retrofitting Xenon lights. I thought I would ask for any updated views.
As these cars are pre 2009 there is no need to install headlamp washers to get it through an MOT. As I understand the current Regulations, as long as the beams are compliant with the requirements for ordinary lights then they should pass the MOT. Self levellers are not required.
The headlamp casings appear identical for Xenon/non. Underneath for both has the space for the ballast. The lamps and control unit should fit onto the back in place of the existing units. The wiring as I understand should connect up.
I bought a set of ballasts/bulbs/holders/control units/wiring.
Before going to install these, has anyone got practical advice/tips/ warnings/ how to that they would wish to share?
I had tried 150% increase bulbs on the dipped beam, but frankly they were not much different. As I am getting old and my eyesight not being as good as it once was, I wanted Xenon lights, which I have had on my everyday cars for the past 20 years.
As these cars are pre 2009 there is no need to install headlamp washers to get it through an MOT. As I understand the current Regulations, as long as the beams are compliant with the requirements for ordinary lights then they should pass the MOT. Self levellers are not required.
The headlamp casings appear identical for Xenon/non. Underneath for both has the space for the ballast. The lamps and control unit should fit onto the back in place of the existing units. The wiring as I understand should connect up.
I bought a set of ballasts/bulbs/holders/control units/wiring.
Before going to install these, has anyone got practical advice/tips/ warnings/ how to that they would wish to share?
I had tried 150% increase bulbs on the dipped beam, but frankly they were not much different. As I am getting old and my eyesight not being as good as it once was, I wanted Xenon lights, which I have had on my everyday cars for the past 20 years.