D2S and D2R LED Bulbs: Xenon to LED
Quick answer: D2S and D2R are xenon (HID) bulbs with a separate igniter. D2S is for projector headlights and D2R for reflector headlights. They are used on many cars from the late 1990s and 2000s, such as the BMW E39 and E46, Audi A3 8P and VW Golf Mk4 and Mk5.
About the D2S / D2R bulb
Type: xenon (HID), separate igniter
Bases: D2S: P32d-2, D2R: P32d-3
Xenon power: 35W
S or R: S = projector headlights, R = reflector headlights
LightsUp D2S / D2R LED bulbs
Xenon to LED bulbs (plug & play) – 6000LM, 6000K cool white. Works with your factory xenon ballast and connector, so it is a direct swap with no wiring changes. 1:1 OEM size.
Best for: cars with factory xenon headlights that want LED without any modification.
Xenon LED bulbs with App Control (DIY) – 150W, 12,000 lumens per pair with app control. Not plug & play: the bulbs bypass the factory xenon ballast, so the wiring or plug must be modified.
Best for: experienced DIY builders who are comfortable with custom wiring.
Which D2S / D2R LED bulb should I choose?
Want a simple swap with no wiring changes? Choose the plug & play Xenon to LED bulbs – they work with your factory ballast.
Comfortable with custom wiring and want app control? Choose the Xenon LED bulbs with App Control (DIY) – they bypass the ballast.
Cars that use D2S / D2R
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use D2S / D2R. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
Audi A3 8P (2003–2012) – low beam
Audi A4 B6 / B7 (2001–2008) – low beam
BMW 3 Series E46 (1998–2006) – low beam
BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2003) – low beam
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (2000–2007) – low beam
Opel / Vauxhall Astra H (2004–2010) – low beam
Suzuki Swift (Mk2 & Mk3) (2004–2017) – low beam, high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 / Bora / Jetta IV (1997–2006) – low beam
FAQ
What is the difference between D2S and D2R?
D2S is made for projector headlights. D2R has a light shield on the glass for reflector headlights. Order the one printed on your bulb.
Do I need to remove the xenon ballast?
Not with the plug & play Xenon to LED bulbs – they use your factory ballast and connector. The App Control xenon bulbs are different: they bypass the ballast, so the wiring must be modified.
Can I put these bulbs in halogen headlights?
No. D-series bulbs are made for factory xenon headlights only. If your car has halogen headlights, check our H7, H11, 9005 or 9006 LED bulbs instead.
Check before you order
Check the code printed on the base of your current bulb or in your owner's manual before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
Not sure which size your car uses? Try our Bulb Finder – pick your make, model and year and see the right bulbs in seconds.
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