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[Mr.OmegaMan]

Where exactly is the rear HIDs headlight sensor, Just want to give it the once over make sure it's all there, If all's good with it i'll be done, I've got the lights at a good level now, Can't see anyone's faces or glasses shining now 

Thanks for everyone's help and time, Appreciated 

[05omegav6]

Nearside trailing arm just inboard from the anti roll bar link

[Mr.OmegaMan]

I suppose i really should have a spare set of bulbs, Where is considered the best place to get the HID bulbs VX dealer ?, I've got plenty of Main Beam bulbs.

[henryd]

I suppose i really should have a spare set of bulbs, Where is considered the best place to get the HID bulbs VX dealer ?, I've got plenty of Main Beam bulbs.

HID bulbs probably expensive from VX dealer

[Andy B]

I suppose i really should have a spare set of bulbs, Where is considered the best place to get the HID bulbs VX dealer ?, I've got plenty of Main Beam bulbs.

<touches wood>   

In 10 years I've never had the need to change a HID 'bulb' ...... I wouldn't worry about a spare 

[chrisgixer]

Hids aren't like conventional headlight bulbs. They last considerably longer, but are very expensive to replace by comparison.

They could also considered dealer fit only due to the warning signs of high voltage all over them. Do tell the Gendarme to bog off with his extortion fine if your going abroad.

I wouldn't worry.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Sure I read somewhere even though they last they do degrade somewhat over time Andy  . Probably leave it till next year then when the funds have replenished   

[chrisgixer]

Jimbob might advise on a supplier

[TheBoy]

As HID bulbs are (officially) only to be changed by trained personnel, you can tell the French to bugger off. Same as if you drive an Audi, as all bulbs are dealer change only.

They tend not to just fail, you get plenty of warning.

They do degrade over time, but the 15yr old ones on the Bullet, having done 210k, are still OK.

[05omegav6]

Have only needed to change one through failure, until recently, 95% of my driving was done at night

As TB says, you get plenty of notice, they gradually develop a pink tinge, eventually they don't fire, mine actually went bang, shattering the bulb, but it had been pink for about three months

Halfords stock some, but they're more expensive than Vauxhall iirc.

The bulbs themselves are a piece of cake to change, but you need to take the headlight out, (for ease of access) and if you treat as you would an airbag, then you shouldn't fry yourself

[Andy B]

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The bulbs themselves are a piece of cake to change, but you need to take the headlight out,  .....

which on the better looking cars involves removing/dropping the front bumper 

[chrisgixer]

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The bulbs themselves are a piece of cake to change, but you need to take the headlight out,  .....

which on the better looking cars involves removing/dropping the front bumper 

Er... I don't think it does mr P.

Some fiddling around with the the under head light trim, some 1/4" drive extensions and a bit of tape to hold the bolt on for refitting, but I've never removed a bumper, on the superior face lift or the Bart Simpson lookalike pre face lift, for head light reasons.

[Andy B]

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The bulbs themselves are a piece of cake to change, but you need to take the headlight out,  .....

which on the better looking cars involves removing/dropping the front bumper 

Er... I don't think it does mr P.

Some fiddling around with the the under head light trim, some 1/4" drive extensions and a bit of tape to hold the bolt on for refitting, but I've never removed a bumper, on the superior face lift or the Bart Simpson lookalike pre face lift, for head light reasons.

IIRC the headlight won't come out with the bumper on because the headlight washer fouls it. 

[chrisgixer]

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The bulbs themselves are a piece of cake to change, but you need to take the headlight out,  .....

which on the better looking cars involves removing/dropping the front bumper 

Er... I don't think it does mr P.

Some fiddling around with the the under head light trim, some 1/4" drive extensions and a bit of tape to hold the bolt on for refitting, but I've never removed a bumper, on the superior face lift or the Bart Simpson lookalike pre face lift, for head light reasons.

IIRC the headlight won't come out with the bumper on because the headlight washer fouls it. 

Mmmnope. Hence the trim piece underneath. Headlight sits above the bumper by an inch or so. No?

[chrisgixer]

Only doubt I have is the mini face lift washers. I've not owned a car with those.

But I'd of thought the light would clear those too, similar height to superior face lift ones?