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D4S and D4R LED Bulbs: Xenon to LED

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2 days ago
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Quick answer: D4S and D4R are mercury-free xenon (HID) bulbs with a separate igniter. They are very common on Toyota and Lexus cars, and on other Japanese and Korean cars. D4S is for projector headlights and D4R for reflector headlights.

About the D4S / D4R bulb

  • Type: mercury-free xenon (HID), separate igniter

  • Bases: D4S: P32d-5, D4R: P32d-6

  • Xenon power: 35W

  • S or R: S = projector headlights, R = reflector headlights

LightsUp D4S / D4R LED bulbs

Xenon to LED bulbs (plug & play) – D4S / D4R 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) – D4S / D4R LED bulbs

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 D4S / D4R 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 D4S / D4R

These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use D4S / D4R. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.

FAQ

What is the difference between D4S and D4R?

D4S is made for projector headlights. D4R has a light shield on the glass for reflector headlights. Our App Control xenon bulbs come in D4S only.

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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