What is a bi-xenon bulb?
Bi-Xenons are dual-beam bulbs (one bulb for both the low and high beam function) designed for dual-beam headlight systems. Xenons are single-beam bulbs (one for each the low and the high beam function) designed for single-beam headlight systems.
How do I know if my headlights are bi-xenon?
Easiest way to check is to open the back of the headlight, the main compartment where the main bulb is (middle one). when you look in and you see this huge square black plastic thing blocking most of the entrance then you have the xenon.
What is the difference between xenon and bi-xenon headlights?
Xenon and Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a fundamental difference, since they both use the same Xenon bulbs. They differ only in the number of bulbs that are in each set of headlights. Xenon headlights use two pairs of bulbs just like halogen headlights, while Bi-Xenon headlights use only a single pair of bulbs.
Are Bi-xenon headlights any good?
If you spend most of your time with your dipped beam headlights on, then xenon headlights should work fine. But if you’re set on using xenon bulbs all the time, or if you find yourself turning on your main beams often, then bi-xenon headlights are a great choice.
Are all xenon bulbs the same?
Xenon bulbs (also called HID bulbs) are not the same as a Halogen bulb. Today, a factory equipped Xenon lighting use a 35w lighting system. A true Xenon HID bulb does not use a filament, like the Halogen bulb. Instead, it uses two electrodes that meet inside the Xenon glass filled bulb.
How long do bi xenon bulbs last?
around 2,000 hours
Moreover, the white light emitted by xenon bulbs is quite like daylight so it is easy on the eye at night – and generally, xenon bulbs last around 2,000 hours, twice as long as halogen bulbs.
What is the difference between Bi xenon and LED headlights?
An LED (light-emitting diode) is a durable, very bright, energy-efficient light. While xenon headlights have been around in cars for much longer than LEDs, the LED lights are quickly becoming favorites among car drivers and manufacturers. These types of lights also bring sizeable advantages.
Why are xenon bulbs so expensive?
Why are they so expensive? Xenon HID bulbs are more expensive than halogens due to the different technology and gases used to produce the bulb but on the flip side they do last a lot longer than halogen bulbs.
Can you replace normal headlights with xenon?
There are plenty of great reasons you should consider switching from halogen headlights to the xenon HID option. Xenon HIDs can even be installed along with regular main beam headlights, so there is only an improvement in function to be had from installing these headlights.
Can you replace xenon bulbs yourself?
High-intensity discharge, or HID, xenon headlamps use a higher voltage than ordinary halogen lights. When replacing them, the entire bulb assembly needs to be replaced rather than just the bulb. However, if you have an after-market HID xenon kit installed, you can replace the bulbs yourself.