Philips Xenon HID (Standard 4300K) D2S 85122 (Single)

Our Review

In summary:

Many modern vehicles now use HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulbs, rather than Halogen fittings. These bulbs will give up to 200% more light on the road compared with a standard Halogen bulb. The fitings of HIDs are specific and can only be replaced by exactly the same fitting.

With normal usage, a HID bulb will last around five years. You may find that may dealers will quote an average cost of £150 GBP plus fitting, but we offer the same product for considerably less, so why pay more?

The colour temperature of this product is 4300K - the standard on factory fitted Xenon HID.

Replacing HID bulbs - what you should know:-

• All bulbs should be changed in pairs. This product is sold individually. If only one has failed, it’s likely the other will fail very soon as they have both been used for the same period of time. In addition, if you change just one then you will find one headlight is brighter than the other and a different colour.
• Due to the high voltages involved, a qualified mechanic or auto-electrician should replace the lamp.
• Watch out for low quality replacement parts. This product has been made by Philips in Aachen, Germany and to the same high quality as your vehicle manufacturer insists on. Other cheaper bulbs will not deliver the same performance and reliability.

Are they legal to use and do I need to modify my vehicle?

This product is fully road legal and is designed to be used in vehicles that were factory fitted with the Xenon HID system. This product is not suitable for use on vehicles that are fitted with aftermarket HID kits. We don’t recommend HID kits.

This product is sold individually so add two to your basket if you wish to purchase a pair. Please note that this item may be sent in wholesale/plain packaging.

Manufacturers Review

The Xenon Gas Discharge system is fitted on more and more of today's vehicles.

Rather than using a standard halogen based bulb with a filament, the high intensity discharge (HID) system generates an arc of light between two tungsten electrodes. The system produces around 200% more light than standard headlight bulbs and as a result regulators have required vehicle manufacturers to fit lens cleaners and automatic headlight levellers to ensure that oncoming vehicles are not subject to glare. The components in the vehicle generally last around 5 years. They should always be changed in pairs to ensure a consistent beam pattern.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that Xenon components are changed in pairs to avoid disparities in the beam pattern and colour. This product is suitable only for vehicles with the Xenon HID system already installed. This is a direct standard replacement, not an upgrade.

Technical Information