Are all D3S bulbs the same?

Aftermarket D1, D2, D3 and D4 bulbs have the letter C in the end and come with 5 notches. This means that they have the same bulb base which can fit all the types of the headlight housing though you should pay attention to the fact that the lights still differ according to their characteristics.

Can you replace a HID bulb?

Do not replace bulbs before they’ve cooled. HID Bulbs should only be used in headlights with protective covers. A High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp does not have a filament like halogen and older type lamps. As a result of the high voltages needed to operate HID bulbs, great care should be taken when replacing them.

How do you unplug a D3S bulb?

Step 1: Pop open the hood and locate the back of the headlights. Step 2: Remove the cap covers behind the headlights. Step 3: Once you expose the OEM headlight bulb, twist and unlock to pull it out. Step 4: For a lot of D1S and D3S, there’s a bulb retainer, which you will need to remove.

What does HID bulb mean?

High Intensity Discharge
What is a High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light: High Intensity Discharge is an overarching term for a gas-discharge light. They are the oldest type of electrical light Among the common types of HID lights are mercury vapor, low and high pressure sodium and metal halide lamps.

Is HID brighter than LED?

Brightness: LED lights can have a brightness of 9,000-10,000 lumens while HID might have 8,000 lumens. Both, however, are brighter than traditional halogen lights. Technology: LED lights use electricity while HID uses gas (typically xenon). Color: Both LED and HID lights can offer a range of colors.

Is HID the same as LED?

The two different technologies are entirely different methods of producing light. HID bulbs contain inert gas within the glass casing while LEDs are a solid state technology. HIDs emit a lot of heat and a large portion of their emissions fall in both the IR and UV spectrum.

Which way do you install HID bulbs?

Facing up is the correct way.