2013 FX4 EXACT OEM HID replacement bulb question
02-15-2019, 10:05 AM
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2013 FX4 EXACT OEM HID replacement bulb question
I have factory HID projectors in my ‘13 FX4 and need some help finding EXACT REPLACEMENT OEM HID bulbs. I don’t want a different color temperature or any other type of ‘enhancement’, I just want the same bulbs that came with my truck at a decent price.
My truck has about 60k miles, and both headlights are still functioning properly, but I think I’ve noticed a slight decrease in brightness (has anyone else experienced this? How many miles?). If I can get a pair of bulbs from a reputable source, without getting gouged by the dealer, I’d like to just throw in a new pair and save the old bulbs as emergency spares.
I read in one thread that the OSRAM DS3 66340 is the OEM bulb ( $98.99/set of two on Amazon) https://smile.amazon.com/OSRAM-XENARC-XENON-Headlight-66340HBI/dp/B074KSBLDP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=OSRAM+66340HBI&qid=1550241938& s=gateway&sr=8-1
Can anyone please verify that these are indeed direct OEM replacements, of if they aren’t then which ones are?
Can anyone please suggest a reliable source for the bulbs, and what I should expect to pay for a good deal (but not too good to be true, as I’ve heard about lots of problems with counterfeit bulbs.)
Thank you!
My truck has about 60k miles, and both headlights are still functioning properly, but I think I’ve noticed a slight decrease in brightness (has anyone else experienced this? How many miles?). If I can get a pair of bulbs from a reputable source, without getting gouged by the dealer, I’d like to just throw in a new pair and save the old bulbs as emergency spares.
I read in one thread that the OSRAM DS3 66340 is the OEM bulb ( $98.99/set of two on Amazon) https://smile.amazon.com/OSRAM-XENARC-XENON-Headlight-66340HBI/dp/B074KSBLDP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=OSRAM+66340HBI&qid=1550241938& s=gateway&sr=8-1
Can anyone please verify that these are indeed direct OEM replacements, of if they aren’t then which ones are?
Can anyone please suggest a reliable source for the bulbs, and what I should expect to pay for a good deal (but not too good to be true, as I’ve heard about lots of problems with counterfeit bulbs.)
Thank you!
Last edited by dkushner; 02-15-2019 at 11:35 AM.
02-15-2019, 10:13 AM
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Yes, Osram 66340 4300k 35w D3S HIDs. Note that Osram calls them all 66340, they have at least 4 different colors with this product number. 4300k is OEM.
This is a slightly different bulb from Osram, it says 4650k. https://smile.amazon.com/GENUINE-OSRAM-xenarc-66340-Xenon/dp/B071H9GY2M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1550243910&sr=8-7&keywords=OSRAM+66340
They also have a brighter version at 4650k, but it costs twice as much.
This is a slightly different bulb from Osram, it says 4650k. https://smile.amazon.com/GENUINE-OSRAM-xenarc-66340-Xenon/dp/B071H9GY2M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1550243910&sr=8-7&keywords=OSRAM+66340
They also have a brighter version at 4650k, but it costs twice as much.
Last edited by Spiky; 02-15-2019 at 10:35 AM.
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dkushner (02-15-2019)
02-15-2019, 10:41 AM
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those are correct.
here's the ones i removed from my truck when i upgraded to the Osram 66340 CBI bulbs. a little more lumens and whiter. the temperature/color is noticeable but more for the good - there's no blue! IMO the stock HID bulbs looked very halogen like/yellow now that i see them in oncoming traffic. either way - i'm sure changing 6yr old bulbs will help either way you choose.
If you order through lightwerkz - you can get 15% off coupon with "Welcome15".https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php...d3s-bulbs.html
here's the ones i removed from my truck when i upgraded to the Osram 66340 CBI bulbs. a little more lumens and whiter. the temperature/color is noticeable but more for the good - there's no blue! IMO the stock HID bulbs looked very halogen like/yellow now that i see them in oncoming traffic. either way - i'm sure changing 6yr old bulbs will help either way you choose.
If you order through lightwerkz - you can get 15% off coupon with "Welcome15".https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php...d3s-bulbs.html
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dkushner (02-15-2019)
02-15-2019, 10:57 AM
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I decided to try out some Morimoto replacement bulbs and the difference isn't that much more than the oem bulbs, (they do throw light farther down the road) my oem bulbs only have about 15000 miles of use so I imagine if they were older the new bulbs would be significantly brighter, same color as oem as well.
The 4500k bulbs are oem color. $75.00/pair
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...to-xb-hid.html
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The 4500k bulbs are oem color. $75.00/pair
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...to-xb-hid.html
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Last edited by RLXXI; 02-15-2019 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Price correction
02-15-2019, 11:03 AM
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I decided to try out some Morimoto replacement bulbs and the difference isn't that much more than the oem bulbs, (they do throw light farther down the road) my oem bulbs only have about 15000 miles of use so I imagine if they were older the new bulbs would be significantly brighter, same color as oem as well.
The 4500k bulbs are oem color. $150.00/pair
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...to-xb-hid.html
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The 4500k bulbs are oem color. $150.00/pair
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...to-xb-hid.html
.
02-15-2019, 12:02 PM
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you mean $75/pair? https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php...d3s-bulbs.html
Last edited by jdunk54nl; 02-15-2019 at 12:13 PM.
02-15-2019, 04:46 PM
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you mean $75/pair? https://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php...d3s-bulbs.html
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