Problems with Xenon.

Simon.h · 5th August 2011, 13:10

Well i was driving to work on Wednesday and bulb failure come on dash, i could see from the car infront (sitting at lights) that is was the n/s xenon.
Well got in the car to go home and both xenon working but then a pulled up behind the car infront i could see the n/s was not so bright and had a tint of blue.

Any ideas?

The 1st pic is o/s and the 2nd pic is the n/s
Attached Thumbnails

Simon.h · 6th August 2011, 08:12

No ideas then?

kissifer1972 · 6th August 2011, 08:14

Can't see any pics???

You can buy new burners for the Xenon's, about £30 - £50 IIRC

Xenon burners do not last forever.

kissifer1972 · 6th August 2011, 08:46

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

Heres the pics-

Simon

I still can't see any pics??

Jakg · 6th August 2011, 08:49

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kissifer1972 · 6th August 2011, 08:56

Hard to tell anything from them, as they both look nice and bright.

As I say replacement burners are available, if needed.

Also the connector may have come loose off of the back, they just twist on IIRC.

I replaced the burners in mine and it is a very simple job, well it was with the lights off the car.

The old ones in mine were working fine. I'm a little OCD with new cars, I always replace all the bulbs and the wipers.

I'll have a rummage in the garage and see if I still have the old ones. If I do you can have them for the price of the postage and then you can try swapping them out to see if it sorts it?

I would try the connector 1st though, just to see if it has worked loose.

Chris

pab · 6th August 2011, 09:12

Although burners do nave a very long service life,a member on here informs me he has not suffered a failure in eight years of ownership.I would be inclined to make a replacement of both,they can be purchased from as little as £15.00 a pair from eBay.

When the light unit is removed check all the associated wiring for chaffing and connection too.

Simon.h · 6th August 2011, 09:25

Thanks Jakg for posting my pics, my laptop shut down half way through doing them!

I will check out the wiring today and kissifer1972 i will let you know if i need some bulbs. Cheers.

kissifer1972 · 6th August 2011, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon.h

Thanks Jakg for posting my pics, my laptop shut down half way through doing them!

I will check out the wiring today and kissifer1972 i will let you know if i need some bulbs. Cheers.

No problem.

As I say I'll have a hunt for the old ones in the garage over the weekend, in between heavy rain storms if this morning is anything to go by.

Chris

MN190 · 6th August 2011, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

Although burners do nave a very long service life,a member on here informs me he has not suffered a failure in eight years of ownership.I would be inclined to make a replacement of both,they can be purchased from as little as £15.00 a pair from eBay.

The car is now just over 10 years old and 90k miles and is still on its original burners.

5th August 2011, 13:10	#1
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	Problems with Xenon. Well i was driving to work on Wednesday and bulb failure come on dash, i could see from the car infront (sitting at lights) that is was the n/s xenon. Well got in the car to go home and both xenon working but then a pulled up behind the car infront i could see the n/s was not so bright and had a tint of blue. Any ideas? The 1st pic is o/s and the 2nd pic is the n/s Attached Thumbnails __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

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Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	No ideas then? __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

6th August 2011, 08:14	#3
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can't see any pics??? You can buy new burners for the Xenon's, about £30 - £50 IIRC Xenon burners do not last forever. __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

6th August 2011, 08:56	#6
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hard to tell anything from them, as they both look nice and bright. As I say replacement burners are available, if needed. Also the connector may have come loose off of the back, they just twist on IIRC. I replaced the burners in mine and it is a very simple job, well it was with the lights off the car. The old ones in mine were working fine. I'm a little OCD with new cars, I always replace all the bulbs and the wipers. I'll have a rummage in the garage and see if I still have the old ones. If I do you can have them for the price of the postage and then you can try swapping them out to see if it sorts it? I would try the connector 1st though, just to see if it has worked loose. Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

6th August 2011, 09:25	#8
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	Thanks Jakg for posting my pics, my laptop shut down half way through doing them! I will check out the wiring today and kissifer1972 i will let you know if i need some bulbs. Cheers. __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Although burners do nave a very long service life,a member on here informs me he has not suffered a failure in eight years of ownership.I would be inclined to make a replacement of both,they can be purchased from as little as £15.00 a pair from eBay. When the light unit is removed check all the associated wiring for chaffing and connection too.