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Sewerman

Member Since: 22 May 2021
Location: Wolverhampton West Midlands
Posts: 27

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

grumsel wrote:
He probably meant baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). I have seen video's were they use that to polish headlight.

So you can just change the units for xenons, use the thumbwheel to adjust height ? No need for the leveling arms front and back.? Do you need headlight washers for the mot too ?

4th Aug 2021 4:41 pm

Lakelander

Member Since: 07 Nov 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 244

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

Yes you do need headlight washers for the MOT if you move to HID. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

5th Aug 2021 8:51 am

Boxbrownie

Member Since: 17 Mar 2019
Location: Looe
Posts: 2053

2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Only if the light output is above 2000 lumens, this is the OEM legislation, hence why some lower models like the Fiesta with HiDs as standard come without washers, they are lower powered HiD bulbs. Regards

David

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5th Aug 2021 10:35 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5061

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

The current Fiesta ST has a LED headlight option , not sure if it ever had a HiD option.

Do LEDs not need washers ? Jules

5th Aug 2021 12:53 pm

Boxbrownie

Member Since: 17 Mar 2019
Location: Looe
Posts: 2053

The earlier Fiesta had them for sure, not sure which one now but long before LED ever popped up.

LED are different technology and the beam can be accurately focused so washers are not such a necessity, as such I believe legislation does not require them.

Please bare in mind I have been out of vehicle development since retired in 2012 so not up in the latest standards.

Regards

David

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5th Aug 2021 4:38 pm

Lakelander

Member Since: 07 Nov 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 244

Thanks for that info

I assume then that the units on HSE Lux and Metropolis give out more than 2000 lumens ? FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

6th Aug 2021 10:18 am

Boxbrownie

Member Since: 17 Mar 2019
Location: Looe
Posts: 2053

There are very few units that give less and do not require washers, it was mainly a marketing exercise. Regards

David

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6th Aug 2021 3:29 pm

Buffel

Member Since: 06 Mar 2024
Location: Garsfontein, Pretoria
Posts: 1

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Alaska White

Bobupndown wrote:
HID headlamp upgrade kit made huge difference when I replaced my HB3 bulbs. Fantastic improvement for the price.
Pictures included in my thread below.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/post383050.html#383050

Just a question - I have a 2011 facelift model with D1S Xenon globes in. I tried Osram cool Blue Boost Xenarc and LED globes. Light quality is very bad. Need help please?
Regards

6th Mar 2024 1:17 pm

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