Xenon bulb replacement

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Xenon bulb replacement

Post by bluemeanies » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:43 pm

Hello all,

First post, and apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, but hours of googling have failed to come up with a definitive answer to the following, I think quite simple, question.

What lightbulbs do I need in order to replace blown Xenons in my C6 RS6 ? The manual, of course, says please give your local Audi dealer 400 quid per corner.

I have figured that they are D2S or D3S, but I have also come up with something that tells me D2S vs D3S are different designs with regard to built-in igniters and that I can't use D3S if i have D2S... I have one bulb that went pink for a few weeks and then gave up the ghost, hence I think my ballasts are fine and I just have a straightforward failed bulb but I plan to replace both.

Given the complexity of access to the light housings based on the YouTube videos I have seen, I would much rather have the replacements ready-to-go before I start taking large chunks out of the engine bay, hence I have not been able to easily take out my existing ones to read the existing bulb types off the bulb housings.

Any help appreciated. :)

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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by marc1 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:54 pm

PM A20LEE, he's just done his and is very happy. Both in terms of light output and price. :thumbs:

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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by Trups » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:30 pm

Hi bud.

They are D2S that you need.

I can supply you a set if needed.

PM and I can go through options with you.

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If you have any quieries for interior or exterior LED's then get in touch.

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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by A20LEE » Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:23 pm

marc1 wrote:PM A20LEE, he's just done his and is very happy. Both in terms of light output and price. :thumbs:
I got the local bodyshop to remove the bumper and fit D2S Osram Nightbreaker Unlimiteds. Also had the grille surround sprayed black at the same time.

I'm really happy with the Nightbreakers, they transformed the lighting. If your near Trups i'd certainly recommend him and get an interior LED kit too. Its superb! I'll possibly be seeking his clear lense kit for the HID's eventually!

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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by bluemeanies » Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:29 am

Thanks very much for the replies and the suggestions. Trups, I'll PM you.

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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by Covkiller » Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:18 am

Got my new main beam bulbs and led side lights from Trups last week, a great chap, nothing's too much.
They're now fitted and I'm really pleased.
:thumbs:
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Re: Xenon bulb replacement

Post by marc1 » Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:57 am

Covkiller wrote:Got my new main beam bulbs and led side lights from Trups last week, a great chap, nothing's too much.
They're now fitted and I'm really pleased.
:thumbs:

Pictures of the lights / bulbs please buddy. The paint work looks awesome. :beerchug:

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