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Can I replace Xenon Headlights with Halogen on 2003 G35 Sedan

Old Nov 28, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Can I replace Xenon Headlights with Halogen on 2003 G35 Sedan

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I've looked all over the forum and web, but can't seem to find an answer to my exact question.

I bought a 2003 G35 Sedan used several years ago. The headlights have the "haze" and "cloudiness" on them. I've tried everything to get them clean (mothers, maguars, etc) and can't get them clean. I think the haze is on the inside and there are some scratches now as I've tried so much to clean them. So, I need to replace them.

I "think" I have Xenon headlights as they have the bluish look, but since I didn't buy the car new, I have no way to tell. I don't want to replace with Xenon headlights if I don't have to as they are much more than halogen. Will replacement Halogen work on my car?

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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Um.... If your car is currently set up with Xenons then I would say no Halogens wont really work. The back plug in spot is totally different. Also, If you have haze problems and the headlights are turning yellow, then switching to Halogens is like a step down and you wont see well at all. I dont exactly understand what you are asking fully. Are you buying new headlights?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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The headlights are hazed beyond repair. From what I have read, I have to get a whole new headlight assembly. There is nothing wrong wit the lights themselves, just the headlight "cover" is so dang hazy I can't hardly see.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Also - is there a way to tell if I have Xenons or Halogen?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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yes there is a way to tell. Do you have a ballast or not? Also snap a pic and we can help.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Will snap a picture once it stops raining here.

Where would the ballast be? Can I see it without removing the headlight?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Im not sure. Honestly I would say stick to xenons.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Here is the photo. Xenon are 2x to 3x the price.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Yes, you have xenon head lights. Yes, the halogen headlight assembly will fit. The HID bulbs that you currently have will not fit in the halogen headlight assemblies, but you can get aftermarket HID's that will fit.

The only difference in the Xenon and Halogen assemblies is the brackets for the bulb to go into. The assembly itself is the exact same size and uses the exact same mounts.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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I'm also about to change the headlight assemblies in my 04 x with HID's to something aftermarket, ideally i want a set of hid lights with halo's in them something like these

Amazon.com: Spyder Auto PRO-YD-IG35034D-DRL-BK Infiniti G35 4-Door Black DRL Halo LED Projector Headlight: Automotive Amazon.com: Spyder Auto PRO-YD-IG35034D-DRL-BK Infiniti G35 4-Door Black DRL Halo LED Projector Headlight: Automotive

but apparently i can only find them in halogen. Does anybody have any suggestions for me? Can i find a similar set that are HID? Is there a way to make my HID bulbs fit in this housing? or does anyone know for a nice set of HID's for an '04 x which i can add halos too?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by M.Bohn
Yes, you have xenon head lights. Yes, the halogen headlight assembly will fit. The HID bulbs that you currently have will not fit in the halogen headlight assemblies, but you can get aftermarket HID's that will fit.

The only difference in the Xenon and Halogen assemblies is the brackets for the bulb to go into. The assembly itself is the exact same size and uses the exact same mounts.
Hello M. Bohn. Do you have a part number or bulb size that will fit into the Halogen assemblies?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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I have a 2004 G35x and want to switch from standard bulbs to
HID XENON HEAD LIGHT BULB 8000k D2R for Infiniti G35 2003 2004 2005 Crystal Blue. Do I need any additional parts?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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If the ballast isn't connected then you need to buy a ballast to provide HID quality Power. On most budget HID upgrades they are included. Send a link.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Look up ChrisFix's video on wet sanding and clear coating headlights. Does a full restore.

In your case, you might wanna use a 600 grit, 1500 grit then a 2000 grit. Keep that **** wet as hell or you're going to have to repair deep scratches. Gets rid of oxidization and haze.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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I have a 2003.0 G35 sedan with the factory HID xenon option. I just bought the 03-04 Spyder Auto projector headlights which are not compatible with factory HID. What do I need to do, to make them fit?
 
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