D3S LED Bulbs: Xenon to LED
Quick answer: D3S is a mercury-free xenon (HID) bulb with the igniter built in, used in projector headlights on many cars from about 2008, such as the Audi A4 B8, Audi A6 C6 and VW Golf Mk6 and Mk7.
About the D3S bulb
Type: mercury-free xenon (HID), igniter built into the bulb
Base: PK32d-5
Xenon power: 35W
Typical use: low beam in xenon projector headlights
LightsUp D3S 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 D3S 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 D3S
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use D3S. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
Audi A4 B8 / B8.5 (2008–2015) – low beam, high beam
Audi A6 C6 (4F) (2004–2011) – low beam
Dodge Charger (LD) (2011–2014) – low beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 / GTI Mk6 (2008–2013) – low beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 (2012–2020) – low beam, high beam
FAQ
Is D3S the same as D1S?
No. They look similar, but D3S is a mercury-free bulb with a different base and voltage, so they are not interchangeable.
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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