is there an MKV HID DIY?

[rickjaguar]

Just want to be sure of the process so i dont (unwittingly) roast an obscenely-priced bulb. I know to not handle the bulb directly.


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[xJOKERx]

Just want to be sure of the process so i dont (unwittingly) roast an obscenely-priced bulb. I know to not handle the bulb directly.


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Are you asking about retro-fitting bi-xenon into your halogen housings? There isn't really a DIY on it (that i know of), but you can look up some stuff on www.hidplanet.com forums for help.

www.theretrofitsource.com has great stuff and good advice on doing so.

[rickjaguar]

no, not a retrofit, just replacing the burnt out xenon bulb in my GTI.


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[rickjaguar]

ok, got it done and it was pretty basic.. tho i was fortunate to take pix of assembly BEFORE i took things apart.starting here, pretty obvious.
this round black disc holds the bulb in its place. Turn counterclockwise to unscrew, then the bulb can be removed. Note the alignments of the disc as well as bulb so re-assembly doesn't take forever.
that metal connector on black disc is what's the trickiest part of reassembly. You need to keep the bulb in its place with a finger as you use the other fingers to align an twist shut. Once you feel it 'drop and snug' the ballast reconnection is easy.

This was the passenger side. A lot easier than the drivers' side but it wasn't that bad. Just knowing how things are aligned before you take it apart is key.
It took me about 30mins for both bulbs.


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