Xenon Light replaced by dealer, now doesn't match at all! - Page 3

**Vegas Matt** · 07-16-2008

Thanks for the info FixMyBug. It's actually been raining here for a bit today (I'm loving it!!) so I didn't want to delve into this and risk getting something wet.

Osram is listing the 66142 bulb as a 4100k bulb in their literature. This is indeed slightly more yellow than the 4300k that seems to have been the norm for the Touareg.

Check here for a PDF of Osram Automotive lighting for more info. Our bulbs are on page 9.17.

Matt

Depiry · 07-16-2008

The higher the color temp the less light you get,the 4300 is the brightest,Marty

Depiry · 07-16-2008

Illumination
Whiter and crisper blue-white
light is safer because it is
closer to natural daylight
compared to light from
halogen sources. Color
temperature is ~4200o K
compared to ~3200oK for
halogen.

EARL97850 · 07-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Depiry

Illumination
Whiter and crisper blue-white
light is safer because it is
closer to natural daylight
compared to light from
halogen sources. Color
temperature is ~4200o K
compared to ~3200oK for
halogen.

So, what you are saying is that the HID lights are in the ~4200ok temp.

I thought they were higher temp.

Cya

**Vegas Matt** · 07-17-2008

Stock HID is generally between 4100-4300k. I think some brands may use hotter (over 4300k) color temps, but I doubt they'd go over 6000k if they even go that high, due to the diminishing light. HID headlamps are available hotter than that, but they generally are the "boutique" things that people that want more blue light put in their vehicles. Functionally, they get dimmer the bluer the get, so the higher the color temp the bluer the bulbs appear.

I've seen HID headlight bulbs as high as 10000k, which are really blue.

Matt

EARL97850 · 07-17-2008

Thanks Matt, all cleared up now.

Cya

**TREGinginCO** · 07-17-2008

Everything I've read and been told... the max light output and best white color for xenons is at around 6000...anything above that goes purple and you lose output.

I dunno

gqjeff · 10-16-2008

My passenger sid ebulb has started flickering.. I have a horrible dealer here also so wondering if they would replace this from the TSB? Does anyone have the TSB so I could call the dealer and ask them? Also the color of the 2 lights has shifted one is mor epurple and the other is bluer and lfickering.

Thanks, Jeff

Singh · 10-17-2008

i had one of my xenons changed under warranty and the color did appear different for a while but almost the same now.

barefoot · 10-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqjeff

My passenger sid ebulb has started flickering..

Mine did exactly this too, the headlight assembly connectors aren't very well designed, just take the assebly out, clear the dust off the connectors with compressed air and bend the pin a little and it will be fine again.

FYI the left sidelight pin is the top left corner pin of the connector on the car looking from the front.

Cheers

07-16-2008	#21
Vegas Matt Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,208	Thanks for the info FixMyBug. It's actually been raining here for a bit today (I'm loving it!!) so I didn't want to delve into this and risk getting something wet. Osram is listing the 66142 bulb as a 4100k bulb in their literature. This is indeed slightly more yellow than the 4300k that seems to have been the norm for the Touareg. Check here for a PDF of Osram Automotive lighting for more info. Our bulbs are on page 9.17. Matt __________________ 2005 V6, Shadow Blue/Kristal Grey, Package 1 (Xenons/Sound 1), self-installed OEM Hitch, BlitzSafe Aux Adapter "I live in an RV. If it breaks down, I'm home. 'When you moving?' 'When I get a new radiator hose.'" - Mitch Hedberg

07-17-2008	#25
Vegas Matt Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,208	Stock HID is generally between 4100-4300k. I think some brands may use hotter (over 4300k) color temps, but I doubt they'd go over 6000k if they even go that high, due to the diminishing light. HID headlamps are available hotter than that, but they generally are the "boutique" things that people that want more blue light put in their vehicles. Functionally, they get dimmer the bluer the get, so the higher the color temp the bluer the bulbs appear. I've seen HID headlight bulbs as high as 10000k, which are really blue. Matt __________________ 2005 V6, Shadow Blue/Kristal Grey, Package 1 (Xenons/Sound 1), self-installed OEM Hitch, BlitzSafe Aux Adapter "I live in an RV. If it breaks down, I'm home. 'When you moving?' 'When I get a new radiator hose.'" - Mitch Hedberg

07-17-2008	#26
EARL97850 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Grande, OR. Posts: 455	Thanks Matt, all cleared up now. Cya __________________ '05 VW Touareg V6 Campanella White/Anthracite '02 VW Jetta GLS TDI Galatic Blue/Beige

07-17-2008	#27
TREGinginCO Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,945 Images: 12	Everything I've read and been told... the max light output and best white color for xenons is at around 6000...anything above that goes purple and you lose output. I dunno __________________ 2006 V6, Campy White, VIN 46xxx, Anthracite w/ Sound 1 and Xenon Headlight Upgrades, Monster Mats, 3M Window Tint, Euro Headlight Switch, Gorilla Gear Cargo Mat, Clear Bra, VW Tow Pkg, VW V8 Style Exhaust Tips, 18' Manhattans & Silver Racks

10-17-2008	#29
Singh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 569 Images: 13	i had one of my xenons changed under warranty and the color did appear different for a while but almost the same now. __________________ V10 TDI with Sat Nav, paddle shifters, rear diff locks, hinged spare, phatbox ... Had V6 petrol on Pirelli AT's with Sat Nav, Rear Diff locks, Bluetooth & Phatbox.

07-16-2008	#22
Depiry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 674	The higher the color temp the less light you get,the 4300 is the brightest,Marty

10-16-2008	#28
gqjeff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chenoa, IL Posts: 103	My passenger sid ebulb has started flickering.. I have a horrible dealer here also so wondering if they would replace this from the TSB? Does anyone have the TSB so I could call the dealer and ask them? Also the color of the 2 lights has shifted one is mor epurple and the other is bluer and lfickering. Thanks, Jeff

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