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coriander · Jun 23rd, 2004, 03:34 AM

Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with their xenon headlights?

I've noticed that the external plastic lens are hazy with the lights on, but this is not apparent with the lights off. The only reason I've noticed it now is because my other headlight had to be replaced due to water condensation in the lens (different problem), and this is now quite obvious comparing the new xenon unit with the other side.

Is it due to degradation of the plastic (my car is only a year young), or is it residue of some sort?

Also, the new unit has a very slight yellow tinge compared with the old one (it is definitely xenon).

Any ideas or similar experiences?

MickyD · Jun 23rd, 2004, 04:14 AM

don't know about the condensation part, but I do know that xenons actually change color slightly over time. they 'settle in' over the first few hours of operation, which is why the new one is a slightly different color.

carpe_mcs85 · Jun 23rd, 2004, 05:26 AM

my xenons suck, my beams are constantly being overshadowed by cars with regular beam, Kias, hondas, etc...my mom has an A6 and her xenons are twice as bright as my cars..is something wrong with my xenons or are mini lights just not that bright? ill take pictures soi you guys know its not in my head.

URU · Jun 23rd, 2004, 12:50 PM

1 of my xenons failed within the first week of ownership of my 04 MINI. i took it back to the dealership that said it was an internal wiring failure in the sealed light unit and they replaced it. not had anyother issues since tho

marrsbar · Jun 23rd, 2004, 04:12 PM

My xenons are great, I totally love them. Don't think I'll go back to Halogen if I have the option on future cars.

Jun 23rd, 2004, 03:34 AM	#1
coriander MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 12:08 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Xenon problems? Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with their xenon headlights? I've noticed that the external plastic lens are hazy with the lights on, but this is not apparent with the lights off. The only reason I've noticed it now is because my other headlight had to be replaced due to water condensation in the lens (different problem), and this is now quite obvious comparing the new xenon unit with the other side. Is it due to degradation of the plastic (my car is only a year young), or is it residue of some sort? Also, the new unit has a very slight yellow tinge compared with the old one (it is definitely xenon). Any ideas or similar experiences?

Jun 23rd, 2004, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
carpe_mcs85 MINI2 Brazilian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Local Time: 01:08 AM Posts: 66 Offline	my xenons suck, my beams are constantly being overshadowed by cars with regular beam, Kias, hondas, etc...my mom has an A6 and her xenons are twice as bright as my cars..is something wrong with my xenons or are mini lights just not that bright? ill take pictures soi you guys know its not in my head. So close, yet so far... premium,sport,h/k,rear fogs,dimming mirror,rain sensing wipers,3 spoke MFSW Yeah Baby

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URU MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: burton upon trent Local Time: 01:08 AM Posts: 263 Offline	1 of my xenons failed within the first week of ownership of my 04 MINI. i took it back to the dealership that said it was an internal wiring failure in the sealed light unit and they replaced it. not had anyother issues since tho STOLEN AC SCHNIZTER 17" MINI ALLOYS plz pm me if you hear/see anything (read more HERE)

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Jun 23rd, 2004, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 12:08 PM Posts: 3,628 Offline	don't know about the condensation part, but I do know that xenons actually change color slightly over time. they 'settle in' over the first few hours of operation, which is why the new one is a slightly different color.

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marrsbar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:08 AM Posts: 440 Offline	My xenons are great, I totally love them. Don't think I'll go back to Halogen if I have the option on future cars.

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