Rewire OEM Bi-Xenon headlights to work on the halogen harness (you are here) DRL Disable Alone not enough for safe Aftermarket HID retrofits WARNING: This modification caused WMM failure after around 2 years of operation even with DRL disable - as we found out later DRL disable does not actually disable PWM - and the lack of an auxiliary In addition to your screwdriver, you’ll also need a 7mm wrench, a ¼-inch ratchet and a 7mm deep socket for attaching the laser cut bracket and standoffs to the new projectors. Photo: Kyle Hyatt HI - I just downgraded the headlights on my '04 S60. I replaced my bi-xenon headlight assemblies with the more cost friendly Halogen headlight assemblies. The install was easy and everything looks and … read more But for driving safety on road, I suggest 4300K-5000K, because it is close to the sunlight (white light) that human eyes perceive. There are seven “K”s for HID color temperature: 3000K, 4300K, 5000K, 6000K, 8000K, 10000K and 12000K. the lower number with the longest wavelength and the best penetration the light has. The xenon bulbs physically burn the plastic reflector of the headlight and drastically reduce light output, so I needed to put in work. Certain E46s are more prone to failure than others. Channels OEM Bi-Xenon Headlights, US or Euro spec. Kufatec Adapter. VAGCOM. That should be it. The first step I did was run the extra wires that run off of the kufatec adapters through the firewall. (pics thanks to macuser) 1. take this thing off. 2. unscrew this. 3. lift this thing up. Green dot on the parts sticker on the failed headlamp, continue regular troubleshooting on the xenon light. Case B: No green dot on the parts sticker on the failed headlamp: If both headlamps have failed: The xenon control unit and xenon bulb from the failed headlamps must be replaced. If only one headlamp has failed: Also having a used bulb allows me to fool around a bit and if the "new" bulb does not work, then maybe the problem is ballast. Re ballast, I think one can purchase a whole lens assembly including the ballast from a junk yard for less than the price of the OEM ballast, and get a D2S bulb as well. v7617.

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