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Old 04-02-2019, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by omodos View Post
Wpoll you are the man, even included a video how to, cheers will give it a spin after I get hold of a couple of the 12v 10w bau 9's you refer too...either way re the LEDS, if i get hold of a set that are 10w rated each and have no 'extra' cable which i gather is some sort of resistor to trick X into thing correct bulb is fitted reckon still get overheat issues? I want a pair to have on the side in case I botch up dismantling the cover of the OEM case ...on checking video again not sure is there a clear lens on the housing above bulb or is it my imagination?
I have no (or very little) experience with LED AEs but I'm sure the 10W LED units aren't going to get any hotter than the 10W halogen bulb (physics being what it is...).

There's no dismantling of the OEM AE unit - just remove the dust cover, unplug the connector, rotate and remove it from the car, make the two small indents to allow changing of the bulb, then refit to the car. Near-zero risk of any issues.

Unless your headlight wiring is perishing... but that's another thread.
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