xenon headlights

[G19RNT]

i just replaced my halogen lights on my on my 2006 mini cooper with xenons but when the engine is on they dont work or they flicker i justswapped them straight over is there something else i should have done?HELP

[john]

Sadly its a big job!!

check www.mini2.com

[Sweeney]

Im sure theres something about the amount of extra power over halogen they need? Could;ve blown a fuse? have you checked fuse box

[G19RNT]

what does the job entail?is it something i could do myself?

[john]

Im sure theres something about the amount of extra power over halogen they need? Could;ve blown a fuse? have you checked fuse box

They actually use less power but the 04 mini's onwards need slightly different wiring and a re-program of the control unit.

There is a thread about it here http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...ow-follow.html

[Sweeney]

Ah, *shuts mouth* :o

[FergusM]

I thought to be legal you needed a self levelling system and head light washers ?

[john]

I thought to be legal you needed a self levelling system and head light washers ?

Yes thats also true but first they need to be working before worrying about the next stage

[fireman01]

i upgraded the lights on my car to,occasionally they flicker when you turn them on,i just give the engine a slight rev and the come on,also found that i have to be stopped to turn them on or they flicker like a disco ball

[vintageb3]

Yes thats also true but first they need to be working before worrying about the next stage

Is this where the unlock door bit comes then?

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