Hi All, 

I wonder if someone can help? The drivers side (RH) xenon headlight bulb is considerably dimmer than the LH on my Skoda Superb Elegance 4x4 170. Both bulbs were replaced about 8 months ago and worked fine. There is no warning light and the headlights both go through their 'dance' as per normal. 

Any ideas? 

 

Best 

Trenchman

Had this on my previous car, I swapped the ‘bulbs’, in order to confirm or eliminate one cause.  No idea how easy this is on your Superb, on the Volvo it was dead easy, pull one pin and the whole unit lifted out.

What brand did you replace the bulbs with?

Hi, 

Thanks for responding. 

Can't remember whether it was Halfords or Osram - one bulb went and was replaced and then a few days later the other one went. One was Halfords, the other Osram and I can't remember which one was fitted which side. 

Edited 24 September, 20214 yr by Trenchman
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You should be able to identify which is which if you pop one out.  I'd start there. Worth swapping them side to side too to see if the problem is with the bulb or further back.

Thanks for the tip

2 hours ago, Baxlin said:

Had this on my previous car, I swapped the ‘bulbs’, in order to confirm or eliminate one cause.  No idea how easy this is on your Superb, on the Volvo it was dead easy, pull one pin and the whole unit lifted out.

Thanks for the tip. 

22 minutes ago, Trenchman said:

One was Halfords, the other Osram

That could well be your answer with plasma discharge units.

2 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

That could well be your answer with plasma discharge units.

Having never had xenon before I just asked for replacements at Halfords both times + they fitted them. 

21 hours ago, Trenchman said:

Hi All, 

I wonder if someone can help? The drivers side (RH) xenon headlight bulb is considerably dimmer than the LH on my Skoda Superb Elegance 4x4 170. Both bulbs were replaced about 8 months ago and worked fine. There is no warning light and the headlights both go through their 'dance' as per normal. 

Any ideas? 

 

Best 

Trenchman

Turns out it was a badly fitted bulb that had come loose. 

Thanks for your help

 

Trenchman 

1 hour ago, Trenchman said:

Turns out it was a badly fitted bulb that had come loose. 

Thanks for your help

 

Trenchman 

Glad you got it sorted easily.

 

Well done Halfords?

Since they gave me a new bulb and fitted it I'd say they've done alright.