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[RobG]

Elite had HID`s as standard fitment apart from the very early ones

[Magwheels]

Best way to test the headlight bulbs is right now (in the dark), turn them on and if they flicker (a sort of bluish) and then light up a nice white then they are xenon's. If they come on instantly with no flicker and look kinda yellow then they are standard halogen. Look for the initial flicker when first turned on, ie not been on for a bit and not already warmed up.

If standard halogens then as previously stated Osram Nightbreakers would be the way to go, best price I found was on a certain auction site. Easy enough to fit but as mentioned a bit fiddly and don't touch the glass if you can help it!!

[Andy B]

.... or they should all come standard with xenons and somehow mine didn't? 

it appears so ........... you sure it's an Elite? 

[rollacorolla]

.... or they should all come standard with xenons and somehow mine didn't? 

it appears so ........... you sure it's an Elite? 

Unless the previous owner went to a lot of trouble to fake it, I'm pretty sure it's an Elite 

[rollacorolla]

Best way to test the headlight bulbs is right now (in the dark), turn them on and if they flicker (a sort of bluish) and then light up a nice white then they are xenon's. If they come on instantly with no flicker and look kinda yellow then they are standard halogen. Look for the initial flicker when first turned on, ie not been on for a bit and not already warmed up.

If standard halogens then as previously stated Osram Nightbreakers would be the way to go, best price I found was on a certain auction site. Easy enough to fit but as mentioned a bit fiddly and don't touch the glass if you can help it!!

They are definitely standard halogen. Is there a guide to replacing the bulbs or is it common sense - I haven't actually had a good dig under the bonnet to see how I access them yet 

[Andy B]

.... or they should all come standard with xenons and somehow mine didn't? 

it appears so ........... you sure it's an Elite? 

Unless the previous owner went to a lot of trouble to fake it, I'm pretty sure it's an Elite 

Maybe a previous owner stuffed the front end & halogen lights were easier & cheaper to find to rebuild the front  Any signs of the loom to the headlights having been altered? 

[Andy B]

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They are definitely standard halogen. Is there a guide to replacing the bulbs or is it common sense - I haven't actually had a good dig under the bonnet to see how I access them yet 

there's a black rubber grommet/cover over the back of the light .... only problem is access on the passenger side due to the battery . other than that it's straight forward.

[05omegav6]

Excuse the picture, as angle isn't great, but there's a label on the top of the light unit.

This one is off/on the Sport, non xenon. Bulb info is to the right of the GM logo... in this case H1 H7 for the main and dipped beam bulbs... just about readable



For comparison, this is the top of a xenon unit, again bulb info is next to the GM logo... in this case D2S H7 for the main and dipped beam bulbs...


That should clarify what's what

[rollacorolla]

Thanks Taxi Al - I just had a look at the labels - H1 H7 so definitely standard halogen.

Maybe a previous owner stuffed the front end & halogen lights were easier & cheaper to find to rebuild the front  Any signs of the loom to the headlights having been altered? 

I can't see any indication of accident damage on the front end, but this is the second sign that mine is an almost-but-not-quite-Elite. It has 16" rims when it's supposed to have 17" 

[rollacorolla]

Ok new bulbs fitted, straightforward but a bit fiddly as everyone said. Can't really see a difference in the daylight but I'm sure it must be a lot better than it was 

[robertjames1971]

I'm having the same issue with my 1997 Elite. it has auto levellers (which don't work) and deosn't have washers or HID. I've recently fitted 2 brand new projector headlights with new lamps, set the range properly but they are still absolutely hopeless. I'm at a bit of a loss!

[Merlindriver]

When you say the autolevellers don't work do you get a dashboard warning? I had the problem and it turned out to be the front self-levelling sensor was kaputt - it's the one that gets the most road grime and the lever had popped off and wouldn't stay in. Managed to get a replacement for £25 off e-bay.

[05omegav6]

I'm having the same issue with my 1997 Elite. it has auto levellers (which don't work) and deosn't have washers or HID. I've recently fitted 2 brand new projector headlights with new lamps, set the range properly but they are still absolutely hopeless. I'm at a bit of a loss!

Head light leveling is different to Suspension leveling... if not xenon/hid, then the adjusters are controlled by the wheel next to the headlight switch... in which case motors are likely shot

[Merlindriver]

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