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Upgrading Jimny headlights
16 Feb 2026 19:51 - 16 Feb 2026 19:52 #263793
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Upgrading Jimny headlights
They have the same input power and produce more visible light, so technically they produce very slightly less heat.
The filament runs hotter, but I believe the envelope is smaller, so although it will be hotter to the touch (don't touch it even when cold as finger oils damage the bulb) it won't actually heat the headlamp unit any more than standard.
Stick to decent brands, as they have UV blocking filters, deadly UV rays from higher filament temperatures will discolour the cheap plastic lenses over time.
Just don't sit with them on and the car stationary for a long time (it is illegal on the road anyway except in stationary traffic) and the airflow will cool the plastic.
If you are worried, don't fit them, it is always easier (and cheaper) not to mess
Lambert said he has them fitted to his.
The filament runs hotter, but I believe the envelope is smaller, so although it will be hotter to the touch (don't touch it even when cold as finger oils damage the bulb) it won't actually heat the headlamp unit any more than standard.
Stick to decent brands, as they have UV blocking filters, deadly UV rays from higher filament temperatures will discolour the cheap plastic lenses over time.
Just don't sit with them on and the car stationary for a long time (it is illegal on the road anyway except in stationary traffic) and the airflow will cool the plastic.
If you are worried, don't fit them, it is always easier (and cheaper) not to mess
Lambert said he has them fitted to his.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Last edit: 16 Feb 2026 19:52 by facade.
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