Yellow Xenon's issue

Turtlekid95 · 03-25-2014, 10:20 PM

Last week my right headlight turned purple and went out. Monday I took my car to the stealership to have them both replaced so they would match. When I turned them on tonight both the lights have a yellow color to them and aren't nearly as bright as what was replaced. They almost look like halogens. Maybe even yellower. I know Xenon's have a break in period before they get to their permanent color but should they be this much of a difference? The pics are of before (first pic) and after (second pic) pics of the lights. If someone could help I would really appreciate it!

jadnashuanh · 03-25-2014, 10:43 PM

Did they use OEM bulbs, or some other?

Turtlekid95 · 03-25-2014, 10:46 PM

As far as I know they used OEM bulbs. They also replaced the igniters to without telling me.

bimmerdavid · 03-25-2014, 10:51 PM

D1S bulbs take time to burn in. Give it about 30ish hours and they should start to get brighter and whiter.

Turtlekid95 · 03-25-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerdavid335

D1S bulbs take time to burn in. Give it about 30ish hours and they should start to get brighter and whiter.

Ok. Thanks! I just wanted to make sure there wasn't something else going on.

03-25-2014, 10:20 PM	#1
Turtlekid95 Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Athens, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00]	Yellow Xenon's issue Last week my right headlight turned purple and went out. Monday I took my car to the stealership to have them both replaced so they would match. When I turned them on tonight both the lights have a yellow color to them and aren't nearly as bright as what was replaced. They almost look like halogens. Maybe even yellower. I know Xenon's have a break in period before they get to their permanent color but should they be this much of a difference? The pics are of before (first pic) and after (second pic) pics of the lights. If someone could help I would really appreciate it! Attached Images
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03-25-2014, 10:43 PM	#2
jadnashuanh Major 51 Rep 1,061 Posts Drives: 535iGT x-drive; i3 BEV Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Did they use OEM bulbs, or some other?
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03-25-2014, 10:46 PM	#3
Turtlekid95 Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Athens, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00]	As far as I know they used OEM bulbs. They also replaced the igniters to without telling me.
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bimmerdavid Lieutenant 25 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sherwood, OR iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00] 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	D1S bulbs take time to burn in. Give it about 30ish hours and they should start to get brighter and whiter.
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