Xenon blubs

[SBC]

Hey guys!

I have a headlight bulb (xenon, with the blue tint) gone on my 2011 Black Edition A4. Now, i knew that they weren't cheap, but my mechanic (who i trust) is saying that he can't get the blub without going to the Audi garage and that it's going to cost €275 (>€300 when you factor in labour)!!! I nearly fainted...

Is he right? A local parts shop has white xenons for €125, but then i'd have to change both.

I suppose im lucky that it's not the ballast, or something more problematic, but who has €300 for a bulb?? What would a turbo cost? €10,000?!?! A friend of mine jokes re cars that "if you cant afford to run it, then maybe you shouldn't have it", but i mean, €300 for a bulb?? Donald Trump couldn't stick that!!

Just thought i put it out there... Thanks in advance for any comments!!

SBC.

[M1tchy]

Na that's rubbish mate, I think they are DS1 bulbs and you can get them for around £50 or less on eBay.


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[SBC]

Cheers for the reply M1tchy!

Yea, i was looking on Ebay there and will roll the dice with some bulbs that match the spec of the one i take out. Was tinkering with the headlamp (with the help of YouTube) and it's not that hard/messy to get out. Hopefully i don't **** anything up; you'd be a bit nervous tricking about with a motor like that yourself...

Thanks again!

SBC.

[M1tchy]

Yeah it's quite easy to get the bulb out, it's about a quarter of a turn (or less) and pull straight out. Just don't touch the glass of the new one (or the old one if its recently been on).


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[doc_a6_avant]

The genuine bulbs are €215 plus vat mate. I work in the parts department

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[theskyfox]

Not had to replace mine yet, but I have seen videos online showing it. Its a job you can definately do yourself, just as said above, don't touch the bulb (perhaps wear some of those rubber mechanics gloves?).

-Andrew