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This is a discussion on xenon lamps within the Octavia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hi Folks I have been reading with intrest about Xeon lamps and quite a lot have mentioned about headlamp washers, ...
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06-02-2006, 18:19
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| xenon lamps Hi Folks I have been reading with intrest about Xeon lamps and quite a lot have mentioned about headlamp washers, What I want to knoe is why do you need washers if using xeon's???? Steve |
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06-02-2006, 18:58
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| Re: xenon lamps To wash the mud and crud off, of course! Doesn't matter what's inside producing the light if the headlamp glass is dirty and it can't get through! |
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06-02-2006, 19:15
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| Re: xenon lamps Because the light produced by Xenon lamps is much brighter and also much more prone to refraction and 'light scatter' which means dirty headlamps could be refracting the much brighter light into the eyes of other motorists. Headlamp washers are only a requirement on cars that come factory fitted with Xenon lamps by the way, after market upgrades are not required to have washers. |
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06-02-2006, 19:21
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| Re: xenon lamps Sorry, RADIOTWO, misunderstood. Misunderstood because some Octy models do have non-Xenon headlights with washers - our 2001 Elegance Estate does, as does the New Octy Elegance. They keep the headlights clean, but don't half get through the washer fluid! |
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