Over the last few years the sales of xenon headlight bulbs has increased quite dramatically. When these types of headlight bulbs first appeared on the market they were specifically designed for use in high-end luxury vehicles, but today most people are choosing to fit them in their own more affordable cars.
The reason that people are choosing to install such lights in their vehicles is down to the fact that they are able to create a much brighter light and so enables drivers to see more clearly on roads when it is dark. You can actually immediately recognize any vehicle today that has been fitted with xenon headlight bulbs as the light they emit is much brighter.
Even though this lighting technology has been around for over 10 years now many people still do not know much about this form of lighting and how it works. So below we offer some information below regarding this form of lighting that you may find useful.
So how do these headlight bulbs work?
They operate by using a high voltage spark which in turn then ignites the xenon gas contained inside the bulb. The spark itself is produced by ballast again contained within the bulb and as a result of this spark being produced then the gas within the bulb can then be activated.
So is it possible for me to switch from halogen bulbs for the headlights in my car to these?
This is one of the most frequent questions people will ask when they are considering installing xenon headlight bulbs in their cars. The answer to this question is yes. In order to change the halogen bulbs in your car for xenon ones you can either purchase an HID conversion kit or you simply buy some xenon bulbs. However, the main disadvantage to purchasing the conversion kit is the cost. These do cost a great deal of money and so if your budget is somewhat limited we would highly recommend that you only purchase the bulbs.
When it comes to purchasing the replacement xenon headlight bulbs for your vehicle make sure that they have the same type of connector as the bulbs you currently have in your vehicle. If you are unsure then it may be advisable to remove one of the current bulbs to see what it is or if you aren't sure how to remove them look through your owner's manual.
