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kpc2593
06-20-2009, 11:41 PM
Got a 1999 Acura TL 3.2 and the headlights were just fine but I noticed that my drivers side is pink instead of white.

What I found odd is that when I turn on the car, both headlights are white but after a few minutes the drivers side turns pink.

Is the bulb bad? Should I get them replaced? They are HID bulbs and I heard that if the whole system is messed up its going to be pricey.
Z0_o6
06-20-2009, 11:43 PM
it sounds to me like the bulb is getting old and going through a color shift. i would honestly jump the gun and replace it if you can, because if the bulb blows, it has a tendency to take out the ignitor pretty quickly then you are looking at a pretty good little bill to repair it.
XanRules
06-20-2009, 11:44 PM
Your car has finally come out of the closet.
D3UC3S
06-20-2009, 11:46 PM
pretty sure they are factory HID's on that car
XanRules
06-20-2009, 11:49 PM
pretty sure they are factory HID's on that car
It appears you're right.
Sorry, guess I'm just used to everyone throwing a plug n' play kit on everything! :D
kpc2593
06-20-2009, 11:49 PM
pretty sure they are factory HID's on that car

Yea, its not a cheapo HID kit XanRules (http://member.php?u=10067). Acura TL's come with factory HID lights. I have talked to Acura and they told me if you need the ballast and igniter replaced its going to 800+!! WTF?

I have gone ahead and found the OEM bulbs on ebay....Should arrive in a few days. I just hope the bulb doesn't blow...I really don't want to deal with a costly repair. I will try to avoid driving the car at night.
XanRules
06-20-2009, 11:59 PM
Yea, its not a cheapo HID kit XanRules (http://member.php?u=10067). Acura TL's come with factory HID lights. I have talked to Acura and they told me if you need the ballast and igniter replaced its going to 800+!! WTF?

I have gone ahead and found the OEM bulbs on ebay....Should arrive in a few days. I just hope the bulb doesn't blow...I really don't want to deal with a costly repair. I will try to avoid driving the car at night.
Sounds like a good plan.
Then again, if you buy the OEM parts from the company/dealership, that sounds like a correctly absurd price to pay.
kpc2593
06-21-2009, 12:30 AM
Sounds like a good plan.
Then again, if you buy the OEM parts from the company/dealership, that sounds like a correctly absurd price to pay.

Yea...Acura wanted 200 bucks for the OEM bulb!!! :screwy: They have got to be kidding me. I found them online for a fraction of that price. (Phillips 4300K D2R) :goodjob:
Z0_o6
06-21-2009, 12:37 AM
Acura HID bulbs are certainly high as giraffe pussy. At the dealership I worked at we charged $143 plus tax and installation. shit sucks, but if people are willing to pay it i guess that's what happens. that's why i wanted to give ya a fair warning, the price on them is ridiculous.
claybird
06-21-2009, 12:49 AM
all Tl HID s are pink after time
D3UC3S
06-21-2009, 10:12 AM
It appears you're right.
Sorry, guess I'm just used to everyone throwing a plug n' play kit on everything! :D

tis all good!!!

i have a PNP kit....:( but its only b/c i have night blindness and they were cheaper than retrofit!
DynamicSound
06-21-2009, 10:16 AM
All TL's from 99 and up only cam with HID's.

I sell the OEM replacement bulbs for $40/pair for the factory D2 Series bulbs. I will have 6k, 8k, 10k, and 12k instock on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Going up to 6k from 4300k will make it look like the newer TL's.
D3UC3S
06-21-2009, 10:16 AM
^^^good deal!!!!
kpc2593
06-21-2009, 10:31 AM
All TL's from 99 and up only cam with HID's.

I sell the OEM replacement bulbs for $40/pair for the factory D2 Series bulbs. I will have 6k, 8k, 10k, and 12k instock on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Going up to 6k from 4300k will make it look like the newer TL's.

Just sent you a PM homie. I would like to pickup a pair today. The phone number in your signature seems to be disconnected.
DynamicSound
06-21-2009, 10:33 AM
Just sent you a PM homie. I would like to pickup a pair today. The phone number in your signature seems to be disconnected.

Once again, they will be instock on Tuesday or Wednesday.
kpc2593
06-21-2009, 10:39 AM
Once again, they will be instock on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Ohhh....Sorry, I am in need of the bulbs and I just didn't read your post 100%. I should be getting my Phillips bulbs Tuesday or Thursday. I'll let you know which comes first.