allan 295 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Was given a pair of these and apart from fitting them to the correct headlight, which I don't have is their any way to tell if they are still OKl Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Was given a pair of these and apart from fitting them to the correct headlight, which I don't have is their any way to tell if they are still OKl Cheers d2s...hmmm i wonder what bulbs i have ????If they are the same we could check them next weekend?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 connect to a 12v power source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 They'd need the ballast to ignite them. Best bet is plug them into a car with xenons I guess! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks thought that they may have to be plugged in to test. Not to sure what the 12volts would do they need a hefty charge to ignite the gas I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 Normally (exact system dependent) the startup voltage is around 20kV which then drops back to around 700V - so no, you can't just connect it to 12V... You do need a ballast for them to fire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 Depending on the car .. Original BMW Xenon (Philips DS2) bulbs retail for around $320 each new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 i have xenons in the 120d allan,and i think it has the same bulbs so we can check em next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 Depending on the car .. Original BMW Xenon (Philips DS2) bulbs retail for around $320 each new. d2s or ds2??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Check on trademe their are some for $79 odd not sure of the quality etc. that would be great to check them out Paul thanks. Just checked and they have Philips Germany Hg D2S 35W 85122 E1 03V DOT 2L527 written on the base Edited March 23, 2012 by allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
