Hey all I got a 2003 str and my hid bulb on the passenger side went out. I read on here that there are replacement bulbs way cheaper than going to jaguar. Would like to just replace both. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

remove your bulbs.

use Google.

find the best price.

install new bulbs.

it's that easy.

 

Thanks! Lmao im a mechanic so thanks for sharing the obvious.

 

Yes, red filament d2s 6000k from Philips on eBay. Should be a little over $100 a bulb. If you don't he the red sodium, then it's a Chinese knock off - ask me how I know lol.

 

Thank you! Found them on partsgeek.com. $64 a bulb for the d2s original equipment bulbs!

 

That price is about right. However, I did find that the new bulb was so much brighter than the other older bulb that I actually got 2 new bulbs. Back to $130!

 

Are all blubs the same color and brightness?

Last summer I had to have one head lamp completely replaced (it drooped...) and also needed the other bulb replaced at the same time (it was out). My dealer did the work (and I paid, for the complete new one...).

Ever since I've thought that they were slightly different in color and perhaps brightness. Is that possible? Should I take it back to the dealer and complain?
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I would recommend you check if your ballast isn't out first instead of springing for new bulbs. You can hear the ballast working - it makes a slight buzz sound that you really need to listen for. Check the working headlight for the sound, then listen for it on the headlight that is out. When my driver side light went out I thought it was the bulb too until I investigated further and found that it was the ballast. Several people here have had their ballasts die on them, it appears to be another one of those amazing Jaguar quality parts.

 

If you are looking for help on the installation of the bulb, I posted a write-up in the Hint, Tips, and Tricks sticky: LINK.

 

No not all bulbs are the same color or brightness. Color range from 3000k up to over 15000k. Brightness depends on wattage.

I did hear the ballast make a buzzing noise which is why I knew the bulb was out and of course. I ordered 2 bulbs since the bumper cover has to come off anyways.

 

>No not all bulbs are the same color or brightness. Color range from 3000k up to over 15000k.

That's what I thought, however I talked with the dealer today and all they would say is that they order OEM parts by listed number. There doesn't seem to be any variation provided in the factory parts lists.
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Jaguar - it's not an automobile, it's a Motorcar

 

Correct they just use factory replacement bulbs. Aftermarket places will offer our bulb size in different color. Brightness won't be adjusted unless you get a different ballast. Such as ours is 35w and you could get a 55w ballast

 

Sometimes bulbs will be different colors for many reasons.it could be not replacing the bulbs in pairs or the ballast could be failing as well

 

Sorry if I offended you, that was not my intention at all. Some people need the obvious pointed out. You asked for help, but wasn't very specific on the type of help you were looking for.

 

Nicely worded, ONEsicJAG. As they say, "a soft answer turneth away wrath".

 

You didn't offend me. No worries! Was just looking for the best price on replacement bulbs. Just finished replacing both lights. So stupid where they put some of the bolts! But all better now!

 

You Wouldn't Happen To Be Referring To The Bumper Cover Bolts Hidden Deep Inside The Fenders, Right Behind The Headlights Would You? Or Was It The Ones In The Middle Of The Lights, Going Straight Down Into The Chassis?

 

Yes the two bolts one on the inside and the one straight down behind the headlights! What a pita!

 

Lol, had a feeling it was those bolts. Glad you got her all buttoned up!