They are replaceable.
Page 183 in my Owner's Manual.
Manual downloadable from: aftersales.fiat.com/eLum or should be accessible on the infotainment system in the car

 

Thanks. Any idea how I know if mine are 25w or 35w xenons?

 

Seem
To remember 25w have internal height adjuster 35w don’t.

 

Surprised that's gone that quickly! I'm in a 17 plate Veloce with just over 42k on the clock and I've not had to replace mine!

 

35w xenons will also come with headlight cleaning as it is a legal requirement at that wattage.

Mine has the 25w units, they're perfectly good - but the headlight washers would have been useful during the winter.

Buying a new Veloce, few questions

Hi all, I'm pretty sure I will be soon moving across from the Brera lounge and buying myself a new Giulia Veloce so I'd like some advise about specs to choose and any issues. I'm going to pay the extra for the metalic monza red, is it the same colour as the Giuliia on the stand at the festive...

www.alfaowner.com

 

I would swap over the bulbs first to see if it's a bulb problem or another problem. Xenons, like halogens bulbs should not be touched with bare hands so take care when handling them.

 

Do 35w have headlight washers? Difficult to see from the pic but it looks like the car has headlight washers

My 25w is without washers

Edit: Mark beat me to it above 👆

 

Thanks all for your help. I’ll try changing them over a suggested… it’s interesting to me that the car has not come up with any errors to tell me there’s a bulb out, so maybe not a simple fix?
Also noticed in the owners manual AR tell you to take the car to a dealer to replace Xenons, I wonder why?

 

I read somewhere that it's because the voltage on a xenon system is higher than the normal 12v. Might be worth disconnecting the battery before doing it.

The thread below might be useful though, in terms of procedure. He's putting 35w bulbs in but the process will be the same of course.

Headlight Upgrade Procedure for 25W to 35W. Provides...

After reading a few of the other posts on this topic, I decided to do the headlight upgrade. Since it was difficult to find the information and because some of the nuances weren't posted, I decided to create a new post with the detailed procedure. I hope this clears up any uncertainty with the...

www.giuliaforums.com

 

Most Veloces have 25W Xenons (No headlight washer, has manual dial for level adjustment next to headlight on/off rotary dial to the right of the steering column). 35W upgrage is an option which comes with washers and auto levelling so no dial. When you start your ignition and headlamp moves up/down once, you have auto adjuster. From the pictures it looks like there is the headlamp washer cover below the headlight (not clear)?

The lamp is easily replaceable, turn the wheel full lock inwards so you can see the hatch behind the headlight. Pop the plastic lock rivets, swing the cover open, remove rubber push fit cover, remove connector, turn lamp counter clockwise and carefully pull it out without touching glass. Swap to otherside and test.

25W is D5S with internal ballast (expensive)
35W is D3S is external ballast (cheaper)

Have a look here, D3S for example

D3S 35W Xenon HID Headlight Bulbs for Cars, Vans and Motorcycles

D3S 35W Xenon HID bulbs for cars, vans and motorcycles. An OEM replacement bulb for vehicles with factory fitted systems.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

 

I had no idea the xenon were user replaceable until now but it looks like 25w will set you back £150 each 😨

D5S 25W Xenon HID Headlight Bulbs for Cars, Vans and Motorcycles

D5S 25W Xenon HID bulbs for cars, vans and motorcycles. An OEM replacement bulb for vehicles with factory fitted systems.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

Is it me or does the bulb failing in under a year not sound right

 

Is it me or does the bulb failing in under a year not sound right

Not good in my opinion. In my 156GTA, one xenon lamp failed in 13 years and none in the 6 years of Quadrifoglio ownership. 35W in both cases.
I fear it may be a circuit failure rather than the lamp.

 

Look at the bottom of the headlight- it will tell you on the bottom edge towards the indicator- 25w or 35w.

 

I experienced a similar problem with my car's headlight so I took my car to the mechanic. He checked the wiring for any loose connections but found no issues. After a thorough inspections, he told me that the LED lights for the daytime running lights were burnt out and needed to be replaced.

Now, as far what bulb to replace it with, I wasn't sure until I came across xenons4u.co.uk. They have a wide range of replacement bulbs for various car models. The bulbs are expensive but they come with guaranteed warranty.

I found the perfect replacement bulb for my Veloce on their website and decided to purchase it. The lights were easily replaceable, with a hatch behind the headlight allowing access for bulb replacement. It ended up being decision because the new bulb worked perfectly, and my headlight were back to their full brightness.

I think you should get in touch with their team if you're facing a similar issues with your car's headlights. Their assistance made the whole experience easy and hassle-free
Give it a try!.

 

I experienced a similar problem with my car's headlight so I took my car to the mechanic. He checked the wiring for any loose connections but found no issues. After a thorough inspections, he told me that the LED lights for the daytime running lights were burnt out and needed to be replaced.

Now, as far what bulb to replace it with, I wasn't sure until I came across xenons4u.co.uk. They have a wide range of replacement bulbs for various car models. The bulbs are expensive but they come with guaranteed warranty.

I found the perfect replacement bulb for my Veloce on their website and decided to purchase it. The lights were easily replaceable, with a hatch behind the headlight allowing access for bulb replacement. It ended up being decision because the new bulb worked perfectly, and my headlight were back to their full brightness.

I think you should get in touch with their team if you're facing a similar issues with your car's headlights. Their assistance made the whole experience easy and hassle-free
Give it a try!.

How did you replace the DRL LED? I was under the impression these are not replaceable and if the DRL fails, a new headlamp assembly is required.
The main Xenon headlight bulbs, however, are easy to replace.