Is It Legal to Modify Car Headlights to Xenon?
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Modifying car headlights to xenon is an illegal act. Any alteration to vehicle lighting must undergo approval and registration with the vehicle management office, along with relevant lighting inspections. Relevant regulations: According to Article 16, Paragraph 1 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," it is explicitly stated that no unit or individual may assemble a motor vehicle or alter its registered structure, construction, or characteristics without authorization. Therefore, retrofitting xenon headlights constitutes an unauthorized modification of the vehicle's structure and is considered illegal. Precautions: The distance between the ballast and the bulb should not be too far to avoid voltage drop issues that may cause the bulb to fail. Do not install near water sources, such as near the radiator, as excessive moisture can lead to ballast leakage and aging. Place the ballast in a well-ventilated area to allow air circulation and reduce its temperature. Avoid coiling the high-voltage wires of the ballast to prevent excessive magnetic fields that could interfere with other electrical equipment in the car. Replace the original 10A headlight fuse with a 15-20A fuse to prevent the original fuse from blowing due to high current during startup.
