The Magneti Marelli 002574100000 is a D3S Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb rated at 42 volts and 35 watts, fitted with a PK32d-5 base, designed for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with factory xenon or bi-xenon headlight systems. Available at Dub Source Limited, Kingston’s dedicated Volkswagen and Audi parts specialist in Jamaica.

WHAT IT IS

The D3S is a specific xenon bulb format that contains its own integrated igniter, meaning it does not require a separate ignition module in the headlight assembly the way older bulb types do. It uses a unique PK32d-5 base and maintains a stable 42-volt operating voltage once running.

Xenon HID headlights produce significantly more light output than halogen systems from the same wattage. The Magneti Marelli D3S delivers up to 2.5 times more light than a comparable halogen bulb while drawing less current, which is why Volkswagen and Audi fitted xenon headlights on a wide range of models. The light produced also has a colour temperature closer to natural daylight, which reduces eye fatigue during extended night driving and improves the visibility of road markings and hazards at the edge of the beam.

WHY IT MATTERS

When a xenon bulb begins to fail, the signs are usually gradual rather than sudden. Common indicators include one headlight appearing noticeably dimmer or showing a different color temperature than the other, flickering on start-up, a longer warm-up time before reaching full brightness, or a complete failure to ignite.

Replacing xenon bulbs in pairs is highly recommended when one fails. Installing a single new D3S alongside an older bulb will produce visibly uneven illumination on the road due to the natural degradation in output and color shift that happens to HID bulbs over years of use.

COMPATIBILITY

The Magneti Marelli 002574100000 D3S bulb fits selected Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with factory xenon or bi-xenon headlight systems that use the D3S format. Xenon bulb fitment is highly specific to the headlight assembly generation and model year.

Use our VIN Part Matching service to confirm this xenon bulb is correct for your vehicle before ordering, or browse our full Electrical parts range for related switches, connectors, sensors, and vehicle electrical components.

AVAILABILITY

In stock at 70A Mannings Hill Road, Kingston. We deliver island-wide across Jamaica. Call 876-740-9332 or order at dubsourceja.com.

Magneti Marelli D3S Xenon HID Bulb 002574100000 available at your Volkswagen and Audi parts specialist in Kingston, Jamaica.