Hi

Been looking around but not really found any definite answers, maybe not looking hard enough or google isn't all it's cracked up to be

I need (because I don't like Le Rozzers) a spare set of bulbs for a 2012 Octavia vRS with factory Xenons.

All I want is a straight'ish headlight replacement bulb. all this Hid, bi-xenons must have as much light as wembley blah blah is doing my head in , what I would like advice on is would this bulb fit the bill http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/HID-D2S-Gas-Discharge-Bulb-Lamp-Osram-4100K.html?bulb_search=car

Thanks

Yes; it's even about the right light temperature for maximum vision, and minimum chaviness.

Yes; it's even about the right light temperature for maximum vision, and minimum chaviness.

Wrong. FL Octavias use D1S bulbs, not D2S.

Fairly sure the pre-FL has D1S as well, I'm not 100% on that one though.

Osram night visions is what you want.

And xenon bulbs aren't any different than halogens, in that there are a few different types. The most common are D1S and D2S. Cars with reflector headlights such as mid 00's Volvos and a handful of other cars use D2R which has a little piece of metal on the bulb.

There are also D3S and D4S (I beleive) which still are really rare. The new Avensis (recent facelift) uses one of them, I don't know of any other cars.

It doesn't matter if your car has bi-xenon, adaptive this or that, cornering lights, etc. The bulb is likely D1S or D2S.

Xenon conversion kits is a whole different ball game but we don't need to deal with that since the car has factory xenons.

Are you planning on keeping this in case of emergency at the side of the road so that you can change them and carry on your journey. A lot more work than just changing a regular halogen bulb

No point having spare xenon bulbs in the car, in my view. They should last a long time - 10yr lifespan is not uncommon.

Second, you'll have a job doing that swap at the side of the road. The Octy2 bulb swaps are easier than most cars as you can remove the entire headlamp. But whether I'd choose to do that on the roadside is another matter.

A lot more work than just changing a regular halogen bulb

No, it's not. It's easy as pie. The entire headlight comes out on a quickrelease leaving you with lots of room to work, and replacing the actual bulb couldn't possibly be any easier once you've got the headlight out.

Has any one changed a HID bulb, don't you have to be a bit careful due to them having capacitors just waiting to give you a nice belt of the tricity stuff. I rember being told you had to discharge them first.

Are you planning on keeping this in case of emergency at the side of the road so that you can change them and carry on your journey. A lot more work than just changing a regular halogen bulb

Nope purely so I can stay legal in france (visiting 3 times this year ) as the county is so broke the gendarmes will be looking for Brits to fine on way to Le Mans in June as usual

If it's for French anti-British motorist reasons, in that case I'd just carry two random headlight bulbs.....

What are they going to do - check they're the right fitment??

If it's for French anti-British motorist reasons, in that case I'd just carry two random headlight bulbs.....

What are they going to do - check they're the right fitment??

I know a guy that got done done for having a wrong bulb.

All right apart from a tail light was offset and he had straight in his kit.

Annoyingly that light was working at the start of a journey and not part way along.

They're really after the cash now, so if you can get the right one cheap, even if it's an e-bay special, you probably should.

Edited 12 April, 201313 yr by cheezemonkhai

Wow. Must have been a slow day.

I'd have just filed the straight pin off and fitted it anyway

I'd be a bit more understanding of their regulations, if they actually applied them to the rest of the French nationals driving around as well!

This is all you need...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_189738_langId_-1_categoryId_165538

Even though they dont fit..they are fulfilling the requirements on the continent

Osram night visions is what you want.

Re-read the OP, we're talking factory fit xenon's.

The OEM part number you need is N10566103

I imagine your local dealer would better the SuperSkoda prices...

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-II/Octavia-II-genuine-Skoda-Autoas-HID-xenon-bulb-D1S-N10566103

It's dead easy to replace them...

Replacing Xenon discharge lamp D1S

WARNING - Mortal high voltage, risk of injury and risk of pollution.

Removing

– Remove headlight

– Press the catches (arrows) B and remove the headlight cover (3) with the control unit for the gas discharge lamp (2) (while taking into account the connected cable lengths) and fold down.

– Press the peg (2) at the plug (1) for unlocking and remove the plug towards the bottom.

– Turn discharge lamp with ignition unit (3) by approx. 45° (arrow) and remove from the headlight housing.

– Press the catch (arrow), open the socket (1) and take out the discharge lamp.

Install

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

– Inspecting the headlight beam setting.

– Undertake the basic setting for beam range regulation (vehicle diagnostic tester).

Edited 12 April, 201313 yr by silver1011

Yes I know...LOL

I have read every word!

You dont need to take HID bulbs with you when motoring abroad..Just a halogen bulb set as I described:

http://www.halfords....tegoryId_165538

This will satisfy 'Le Rossers' if asked to produce them

It is highly unlikely that the OEM HID bulbs will fail unless your car is very old

This will satisfy 'Le Rossers' if asked to produce them

Reading post #12 I'm guessing this isn't always the case...

Unlucky.

Has any one changed a HID bulb

Yes, it's easy as pie. I just took the bulb out last week to free some space for my fingers as I was replacing the parking light bulbs. Just because the lights flash and dance around when you turn them on doesn't mean replacing them is some magic rocket science. It's just like replacing a H7.

The OEM part number you need is N1056610

Or just walk into any parts store and say "One D1S bulb, please"

Or preferrably two, since the color temperature changes a bit over time.

Edited 12 April, 201313 yr by Perc

Re-read the OP, we're talking factory fit xenon's.

The OEM part number you need is N10566103

I imagine your local dealer would better the SuperSkoda prices...

http://www.superskod...b-D1S-N10566103

It's dead easy to replace them...

Replacing Xenon discharge lamp D1S

WARNING - Mortal high voltage, risk of injury and risk of pollution.

Removing

– Remove headlight

– Press the catches (arrows) B and remove the headlight cover (3) with the control unit for the gas discharge lamp (2) (while taking into account the connected cable lengths) and fold down.

– Press the peg (2) at the plug (1) for unlocking and remove the plug towards the bottom.

– Turn discharge lamp with ignition unit (3) by approx. 45° (arrow) and remove from the headlight housing.

– Press the catch (arrow), open the socket (1) and take out the discharge lamp.

Install

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

– Inspecting the headlight beam setting.

– Undertake the basic setting for beam range regulation (vehicle diagnostic tester).

thanks for the replies,think I'm even more confused though as both auto bulbs and halfords list a d2. I might take the headlight unit out and check it. Need to do it anyway to change them for the wrong side of the road.

I did try my local skoda dealer but they want £156 for a bulb Don't mind spending a bit but that's taking the proverbial.

Or just walk into any parts store and say "One D1S bulb, please"

The problem with that is you could end up with any output from 4100K to 6000K.

I did try my local skoda dealer but they want £156 for a bulb Don't mind spending a bit but that's taking the proverbial.

Ouch, if your not bothered about OEM and don't want to buy online try this...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_824301_langId_-1_categoryId_165538

thanks for the replies,think I'm even more confused though as both auto bulbs and halfords list a d2.

I've just checked as well and Halfords recommend the D2S for my Octavia too. It should be noted that Halford's bulb charts are notorious for being inaccurate.

Wow. Must have been a slow day.

I'd have just filed the straight pin off and fitted it anyway

I'd be a bit more understanding of their regulations, if they actually applied them to the rest of the French nationals driving around as well!

Totally agree, but you know the old roast beef's are good for a bit of a cash injection into the French Economy.

Totally agree, but you know the old roast beef's are good for a bit of a cash injection into the French Economy.

The days around the Le Mans 24 hours week are notorious for catching Brits coming and going from the ports for just about anything.

A few years ago a mate on his bike was fined over €800 and detained for around 3 hours for speeding.

Some have even had their cars confiscated and not returned ouch! it's a good time to enjoy the route nationales at a leisurely pace

Anyhow back on subject I took the headlight unit out this morning and it is a D1S, thanks all or I would have got the wrong one

I looked at flat lining the beam,which looks easy enough. what I'm not sure about though is if the plastic lugs holding the cover will stand the abuse if it's removed more times over it's life than it's designed for.