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Post23-01-2008, 17:05    Subject: W5W Bulbs: Halogen vs. CoolBlue Quote

Hi.

The Passat 3C, when equipped with Xenon headlights, comes standard with blue W5W bulbs (often called "Cool Blue" or similar) for the parking lights.

However, some E-Class models equipped with Xenon headlights were delivered with even colder/bluer parking lights, which are more similar to the Xenon headlights.

Does anyone know what kind of pears these are?
Perhaps Cool Blue Halogen?

Paying almost 20 euros for two pears is too expensive for a test.

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Post23-01-2008, 17:14    Subject: W5W Bulbs: Halogen vs. CoolBlue Quote

The blue indicator lights in the Passat with xenon headlights are Blue Vision Ultra. However, it seems that VW is receiving a different batch, because there is a "L" printed on the glass bulb, which, at Philips, indicates the long-life versions.

Of course, the blue-tinted halogen lamps are also available from Philips and Narva. They are not cheap, costing around 9 euros per piece. Retailers usually sell them for even more. The advantage of halogen technology is not only the slightly cooler light color, but also the longer lifespan.

"One of my blue-tinted Philips halogen bulbs, which I used in the interior light of my Peugeot, burned out. Compared to the standard incandescent bulbs (W5W), it seems incredibly dim. The light color is neutral white, and it's incredibly bright..."

In the very latest C- and E-Class models, LED daytime running lights are likely being used, aren't they?
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Post23-01-2008, 17:26    Subject: W5W Bulbs: Halogen vs. CoolBlue Quote

Hm,

when I look at the Fenix, because I wouldn't want to subject that to being used as a standlight icon_wink.gif.

W5W LED bulbs would also be a good idea - if they were available.
EDIT: in acceptable quality and as permissible as possible

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Post23-01-2008, 17:36    Subject: W5W Bulbs: Halogen vs. CoolBlue Quote

The W5W lamps with a glass base are also available as LED versions.
However, it simply consists of two 5mm LEDs soldered onto a small circuit board.

http://www.holoch-elektronik.de/shop/images/product_images/info_images/7_0.jpg

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Post23-01-2008, 17:38    Subject: W5W Bulbs: Halogen vs. CoolBlue Quote

If you don't care about an E-mark approval! icon_rolleyes.gif This time, I'm referring you to e*** with a clear conscience, so you can see how much the search string "LED+glass base" excites you.

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