6000k bulb replacement problems?
6000k bulb replacement problems?
There was a recent post about the bulb replacement. I just recently put new 6000k bulb in replace of the 4300k oem lights and now I can't see a thing! What are the possible problems it could be? Thanks in advance!
Let me rephrase that before I get kick in the butt by a Mod. 
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
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Let me rephrase that before I get kick in the butt by a Mod. So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
To OP, what you are experiencing is lost of visible lighting towards the ground due to the different color temp. compared to the stock bulbs. More yellow = more visible light. Bluish/purple = less visible.
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eh... if u didnt read above. the BIG difference it you will see less then you did with the stock bulbs. sure, u get a "cool" looking color coming from the bulb... so yeah. I'll pass on it, seeing that the light is emitted from a projector and not a reflective housing which can display that "cool blue" color.
OMG! 
You guys know the difference is between D2R and D4S bulbs? I think I'm getting the wrong bulb cause I just saw it on vendor marketplace that D4S is the bulb for headlight replacement? Why was I keep getting told that D2R are the headlight bulb?!?!
You guys know the difference is between D2R and D4S bulbs? I think I'm getting the wrong bulb cause I just saw it on vendor marketplace that D4S is the bulb for headlight replacement? Why was I keep getting told that D2R are the headlight bulb?!?!
Hey Outkast, I was looking for the same information and stumbled upon this...maybe it will help you too.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=3gs+hid
And Yep...you need a D4S...D2R isn't gonna cut it.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=3gs+hid
And Yep...you need a D4S...D2R isn't gonna cut it.
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D4x = newer/mercury free/higher output/less voltage required
D2x = slightly older generation
R= Reflector housing
S= Projector housing
D4S is what we need, D2R... well, that's epic fail if you try to install on your car
