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i have a new mazda 6 ts is it possible to change the headlights from halogen to xenon bulbs

2007-02-12 14:22:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation Maintenance & Repairs

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Yes it is, but its not completely straighforward.

You need to find out what type of bulb you have at the moment (H1, H7 etc) and then buy an HID kit for the same bulb type. They're not too difficult to fit. You need balasts to boost the power as the HID bulbs need a few thousand volts to get them lit initially. Once they are lit, then they only need a few volts to keep them lit.

You can't really use them for full beam though. Only dipped lights. By their nature they bulbs take a second or two to attain full brightness, so you would be unable to flash your main beam if you fitted them. What car manufacturers do is have the main beam on all the time, but with a little shield blocking part of the replector. When you flick the switch to put main beam on, a solenoid moves the shield away and hey presto - instant main beam. This allows you to flash your lights at people.

Check out eBay for loads of kits suitable for your car.

2007-02-12 21:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0 1

It depends what you mean by Xenon bulbs.

You can buy normal filament bulbs that are filled with Xenon rather than the more common Argon used for most halogen bulbs.
These are only a few percent more expensive than standard halogen bulbs, and give a slightly brighter light output, with a hint of blue. However, they are not what a car manufacturer would call a Xenon headlamp.

The Xenon lamps fitted by manufacturers are gas-discharge lamps (also known as HID, or High-Intensity Discharge, similar concept to neon or fluorescent strip lights). They do not have a filament, and the bulb is much smaller and requires a much higher voltage supply (~20,000 volts) to illuminate. Conversion kits are available for about £150 (see http://www.turborevs.co.uk/HID%20Conversion%20Kits.html or https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=277 ).

Bear in mind that these conversion kits will not be to the standard of a factory-fitted option, may invalidate your warranty, and do not include the automatic levelling (requires sensors on the suspension) or headlamp washers required for HID lamps by EC regulations, so may be technically illegal on the road.

2007-02-13 06:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Neil 7 · 3 1

Yes of course that you can put them on. The important thing is that you check whether your bulbs are H4 or H1 and buy a set of Xenon bulbs that are of the same type.

Another thing that you must check is, whether the police are comfortable with them because here in Malta if a policeman sees you with xenon bulbs fitted on a car that was manufactured with Halogen ones, he will give you a fine. So if I were you I would check with the police department about this change.

Hope this helps my friend and Good Luck.

2007-02-13 02:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by Falcon 4 · 1 1

Why? What possible need do you have for headlights that are that bright. Even some of the Halogen bulbs can blind oncoming drivers.

2007-02-12 22:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel W 3 · 0 3

Yes but very expencive.

Better off buying a strong bulb, like the toshiba hir.

2007-02-12 22:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 4 · 1 2

yes in spain they are the same price as h 4 bulbs
so uk may be a couple of quid more?

2007-02-13 01:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0 1

yes it is possible

2007-02-12 22:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by Azn Street Racer 5 · 1 1

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