Leon Mk2 Headlight Bulb Change

[Dhofar]

I am considering changing my headlight bulbs to the Xenon type but my handbook (p 242) recommends that the work be done by a dealer 'due to difficulty in accessing the lamps'. Is it really that difficult to change the bulbs? The handbook diagram makes it look reasonably straightforward.

 

[Rob66]

Dhofar

hi mate no it pretty easy. on my last Leon it took me about 5mins per side. Take is slowly and mind the back of your hand as the space is small.

Rob

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

If u don't already have xenon's the I'll need a hid conversion kit. The bulbs themselves are easy to change. I believe the manual is refering to factory fit xenons which are totally different and über expensive. Try hids4u.co.uk or hids-direct.co.uk. They do kits for. Our cars. I've got a Japanese MTEC hid kit from hids-direct, but a lot of guys here have hids4u kits and love them. There fairly simple to fit too.

 

[DanGB]

What do you mean you want to change to the 'Xenon type'?

chaging standard headlight bulbs are pretty easy.

 

[Rob66]

What do you mean you want to change to the 'Xenon type'?

chaging standard headlight bulbs are pretty easy.

Hi Dan

I think Op means just upgrading the bulbs, as you say pretty easy

 

[Dhofar]

Hi Dan

I think Op means just upgrading the bulbs, as you say pretty easy

Yes - my current bulbs are standard halogen. I think I need a conversion kit in addition to Xenon bulbs if I want to upgrade. Sounds like something else I could botch so I think I will leave well alone.

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

xenon gas filiment bulbs are a good place to start. Osram nightbreakers or philips extreme power are a good intermediate b4 jumping to a conversion kit. Personal I felt I needed something to get more light on the road and with winter coming(more night driving) I bought a hid conversion kit.
If u don't fancy the kits u may find the xenon filiment bulbs are enough. There not that expensive either so it could be worth trying first.

 

[Dhofar]

xenon gas filiment bulbs are a good place to start. Osram nightbreakers or philips extreme power are a good intermediate b4 jumping to a conversion kit. Personal I felt I needed something to get more light on the road and with winter coming(more night driving) I bought a hid conversion kit.
If u don't fancy the kits u may find the xenon filiment bulbs are enough. There not that expensive either so it could be worth trying first.

So what is the difference between a Xenon filiment bulb & Xenon conversion kit bulb? What does the conversion kit actually do?

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

Xenon filament bulbs are like halogen bulbs but filled with xenon gas. They are about 70-90% brighter than halogen bulbs and it's a straigt swap when it comes to changing.

Hid conversion kits on the other hand are filled with xenon gas but no filament. These kits also have a ballast (a block of electronics) which sits outside the headlight unit. Fittings these kits requires u to drill a hole in the back of the headlight cover for the wiring. It may seem like hassle but 3 times more light on the road is the reward.
Kits range from £70-200. Mine were £160 as I wanted jap quality. Rule of thumb the more u pay the better the quality of kit.
Xenon filament bulbs are about £35 a pair

 

[Dhofar]

Xenon filament bulbs are like halogen bulbs but filled with xenon gas. They are about 70-90% brighter than halogen bulbs and it's a straigt swap when it comes to changing.

Hid conversion kits on the other hand are filled with xenon gas but no filament. These kits also have a ballast (a block of electronics) which sits outside the headlight unit. Fittings these kits requires u to drill a hole in the back of the headlight cover for the wiring. It may seem like hassle but 3 times more light on the road is the reward.
Kits range from £70-200. Mine were £160 as I wanted jap quality. Rule of thumb the more u pay the better the quality of kit.
Xenon filament bulbs are about £35 a pair

I think I shall either stay in at night or eat more carrots! Thanks for the info though.

 

[JD_SCN]

Headlights and beams not too tricky, however the worse part for me was putting in the indicator bulbs, my rediculously large hands were shredded and bruised all over from trying to gain access past some sharp plastic pieces. Fog lights were a doddle just incase you need to do those in future. There's a few good guides on here if you search for 'headlights'.

 

[binisingh]

Hi Guys, Im new to the forum and instead of creating a new post, i thought i'd add to this to ask if anyone has a guide for how to change main headlamps on a MK2 Seat Leon please?

Thanks