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  1. 06-20-2009, 11:41 PM #1
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    Default Headlight turned pink.....

    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.
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    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.
    Who knows?
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    Your car has finally come out of the closet.
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    pretty sure they are factory HID's on that car
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    Quote Originally Posted by D3UC3S
    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by XanRules
    It appears you're right.
    Sorry, guess I'm just used to everyone throwing a plug n' play kit on everything!
    tis all good!!!

    i have a PNP kit.... but its only b/c i have night blindness and they were cheaper than retrofit!
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DynamicSound
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by D3UC3S
    pretty sure they are factory HID's on that car
    Yea, its not a cheapo HID kit XanRules. 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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kpc2593
    Yea, its not a cheapo HID kit XanRules. 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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by XanRules
    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!!! They have got to be kidding me. I found them online for a fraction of that price. (Phillips 4300K D2R)
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    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.
    Who knows?
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    all Tl HID s are pink after time


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    ^^^good deal!!!!
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