Infiniti I30T headlight bulb Replacement

[davidlinder]

Just recently my left headlight low beams went out. I looked under the hood and I saw it had Xenon D2R lights. I was wondering when i go buy replacements, is any 35w D2R hid bulb going to work, or is there a certain kind I have to buy? And also, on ebay people are selling them for around $20 but most internet sites sell them for $150, is there any reason they are so cheap?

[davidlinder]

Bump* Anyone know if i can just buy any D2R 10k bulb? I need to know soon due to the fact that I am about to order them

[maxhopper]

Off hand I'm not 100% sure. Why don't you post a link about the ebay auction you're talking about.

Oh, and what year is your I30T?

[davidlinder]

It is a 2000 Infiniti I30T

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...dd862

Thats the ebay site.

[maxhopper]

I'd say you're good. Although with most things, you get what you pay for.

For $40 and a 1 year warranty, it's a cheap way to be proven wrong.

[MTZI30]

Let me know what you end up doing....my headlight just went out. Are these ok? Any suggestions? http://www.amazon.com/pcs-Xeno...62RZK

[MTZI30]

http://www.philips-d2s.com/d2r-bulbs.html

Bump again....these are far more expensive but they appear to be the phillips which are the same kind that came on the car. BTW i read somewhere you have to remove the bumper to install these???

[loystock]

No need to remove the bumper to replace the bulb. Here's the procedure from the 01 I30 FSM.

Bulb Replacement/Xenon TypeCAUTION:I After replacing a new xenon bulb, be sure to make aimingadjustments.I Hold only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Nevertouch the glass envelope.I Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a longperiod of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering headlampbody may affect the performance of the headlamp.Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflector justbefore a replacement bulb is installed.1. Disconnect negative battery cable.2. Disconnect headlamp connector.3. Remove headlamp assembly.WARNING:Never service a xenon headlamp without disconnecting negativebattery cable and with wet hands.XENON BULB (LOW BEAM)1. Remove tamper proof torx bolt (size: T20), then remove headlampseal cover.2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise with keep pushing, thenremove it.3. Release retaining pin.4. Remove the xenon bulb.5. Install in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:I When disposing of the xenon bulb, do not break it; alwaysdispose of it as is.I Make sure to install the bulb securely; if the xenon bulb isimproperly installed in its socket, high-tension currentleaks occur. This may lead to a melted bulb and/or bulbsocket.HIGH BEAM1. Turn the bulb clockwise (LH high beam) or counterclockwise(RH high beam).2. Remove the bulb.3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

[MTZI30]

So i just bought a pair of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...AX:IT

They are the Phillips brand that Infiniti uses and only 30 each! The guy was really cool to. I actually went there to just pick them and they work great. This would have cost me, believe it or not, over 1000 dollars from the dealership. I cant remember but i think they wanted 300-375 dollars per bulb, then two hours to install (Took us 30 minutes with very basic tools) 150 dollars an hour for two hours is 300 so ya after taxes 1000+ vs. 80 dollars. (I actually paid my buddy 20 to put em in lol)