Megane II Halogen to Xenon headlamp Q

[Waugh-terfall]

I've got a Megane II Dynamique, it's got the standard Halogen headlamps, but I rather like the look of those with the optional Xenons and they'd be quite nice to have for night driving... Question is, can I just swap the headlamp units around if I were to find a suitable (genuine) set in a scrap yard or on fleabay?

Is it just a simple plug-and-play, so to speak? Are there specific things that need to be brought over with them and do I HAVE to have the automatic headlamp washers?

Any info, greatly appreciated!

If it's not possible or plausible I might just spray them a darker silver/grey like the Xenons surrounds...


Halogens:


Xenons:

Edited by Waugh-terfall on Thursday 19th August 00:56

[GTP rpm]

In theory, you'll need the following;

- Xenon compatible headlights
- Xenon bulbs (about £80 each)
- The ballast/discharge units behind the headlights
- Headlight washers
- Levelling sensors on N/S/F wishbone and rear beam so you don't blind people
- The UCH will need to be set to "WITH discharge bulbs"

Regarding all the required wiring and mounting points for the levelling sensors and light units themselves already being there, I would be surprised if it's all there waiting to be used.

I've seen cars come in with xenons that have been retro-fitted without headlight washers, levelling sensors and UCH's still set up to "WITHOUT" discharge bulbs and they do work. But it's pretty bodge-tastic tbh.

[Waugh-terfall]

Thanks, looks like I'll just stick with my halogens then...

Does anyone know whether or not these are sealed units?

[GTP rpm]

My belief is they are bonded together. Quite pricey...I wouldn't go trying to take it apart if you're not entirely sure!