[sh8kdwn]

Of course I was out during the "flash flood warning" cause I had to go back in to work. I hit a huge puddle and it looks like I blew one of my Xenons.

I searched and it looks like our bulbs are 35W D2Rs, which are rather common. What I do not know are what Kelvin (4300k, 45000k, 8000k???) the stock ones are.

Does anyone know?

 

[S60 t5er]

Re: Hit a puddle and blew a Xenon (sh8kdwn)

I believe stock are 4300k. I recommend changing both bulbs in order to maintain an even color (the bulbs change color output overtime). It might not be a bad time to switch over to d2s bulbs that have a higher lumen as well. This link may help http://forums.swedespeed.com/z...age=3 .

BUT, before u do anything make sure its the bulb that needs replacing and not the ballast. Switch the bulbs over to the opposite side to see if it is actually the bulb or the ballast.

 

[adykes]

Yep, replace both or you won't be happy with the color difference. The color change is quite noticeable if you have much time on the lamps at all, since you have an 04 bet on the old ones being "blue" and the new ones being yellow to start with. 4300K is the stock temp.

 

[Warpedcow]

Re: Hit a puddle and blew a Xenon (sh8kdwn)

Quote, originally posted by sh8kdwn »

Of course I was out during the "flash flood warning" cause I had to go back in to work. I hit a huge puddle and it looks like I blew one of my Xenons.

There's a good chance you blew out your ballasts as well, which are really pricey and a pain to install since they're under the headlamp housing.

If you're still under warranty, I suggest letting your headlamps dry out if there is moisture inside, then take it to the dealer and get it all fixed under warranty.

 

[AthruC]

Re: Hit a puddle and blew a Xenon (Warpedcow)

If you can't warranty it, try a "modified' PAIR of D2S or a set of D2C bulbs (4300K stock, but if you replace the pair, I'd go anywhere from 4300 to 5000K). But, as mentioned, a "puddle" will more likely mean the ballast over the bulb (which is quasi-sealed to withstand things like that

).

If that were a "puddle of snow" aka "snow drift" you would have been A.O.K. (sans 'winglets'

).

 

[Rues R]

Re: Hit a puddle and blew a Xenon (AthruC)

If your headlight has moisture in it, take it in if it's still under warranty. I just had mine replaced without any problems.

Rue