Bulbs Type-S dipped lights

vintagevrs · 5th February 2008, 15:36

I know this has probaly been posted before and may seem like a stupid question but I cant find the answer any where.

From my understanding if your car has HID (xenon) lights fitted it will come with headlight washers.

Therefore if your car does not have headlamp washers it does not have HID.

So is the standard bulb on all S-Types just halogen?

I have ordered some new Phillips bulbs and hope to see some improvment

Thanks in advance to any replies

DeanFYoung · 5th February 2008, 16:00

Yes I would think so. I have fitted Phillips Extreme to my ES and they are much brighter than standard.

NH Dan · 5th February 2008, 17:59

Xenon or HID lights use a system that 'self focuses' upon switch on/ignition, the lights themselves will home in at the correct range and level for optimum range, hence the requirement for washers to keep the lenses clean, so in answer to your post, if the car has no washers, it has no HID system either.

Andiww · 18th March 2008, 18:18

I think there are some law regulations about HID system and washers - you must have washers and automatic level adjustment when you use xenon bulbs.

FWH · 18th March 2008, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagevrs

From my understanding if your car has HID (xenon) lights fitted it will come with headlight washers.

Correct.
However, in some markets, all cars are sold with washers, not only the HID ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagevrs

Therefore if your car does not have headlamp washers it does not have HID.

Correct.

Also, this may help:
Lights - Civinfo Wiki

TTDegs · 18th March 2008, 20:01

And in some markets (most def NOT UK), it appears that HIDs are ok without washers or levellers

FWH · 18th March 2008, 20:05

On a side note, some years ago it was an MOT fail not to have functioning headlight cleaners on any car over here.
This requirement was removed to harmonise the the EU.

However, it is also an EU requirement to have self-leveling and cleaners on HID dipped beam equiped cars.

king_dongg · 7th April 2008, 23:10

how much would it cost to get those lights fitted roughly?

robbo51 · 8th April 2008, 07:21

To answeryour original question:
YES..All bulbs are Halogen on all new cars..not just Honda
Aftermarket HID kits are illegal. (Lots of threads on this)

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vintagevrs Wheelnut Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: IRL Posts: 75 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type-S dipped lights I know this has probaly been posted before and may seem like a stupid question but I cant find the answer any where. From my understanding if your car has HID (xenon) lights fitted it will come with headlight washers. Therefore if your car does not have headlamp washers it does not have HID. So is the standard bulb on all S-Types just halogen? I have ordered some new Phillips bulbs and hope to see some improvment Thanks in advance to any replies

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DeanFYoung Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 571 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes I would think so. I have fitted Phillips Extreme to my ES and they are much brighter than standard.

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 33 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (0)	Xenon or HID lights use a system that 'self focuses' upon switch on/ignition, the lights themselves will home in at the correct range and level for optimum range, hence the requirement for washers to keep the lenses clean, so in answer to your post, if the car has no washers, it has no HID system either.

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Andiww Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th March 2008 Location: Poznan, Poland Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think there are some law regulations about HID system and washers - you must have washers and automatic level adjustment when you use xenon bulbs.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	And in some markets (most def NOT UK), it appears that HIDs are ok without washers or levellers

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,005 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	On a side note, some years ago it was an MOT fail not to have functioning headlight cleaners on any car over here. This requirement was removed to harmonise the the EU. However, it is also an EU requirement to have self-leveling and cleaners on HID dipped beam equiped cars.

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king_dongg Wheelnut Join Date: 31st March 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	how much would it cost to get those lights fitted roughly?

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,426 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	To answeryour original question: YES..All bulbs are Halogen on all new cars..not just Honda Aftermarket HID kits are illegal. (Lots of threads on this)