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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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Does anyone have any suggestions on which what bulbs are really good for replacement? I don't want to spend $150 for the OEM but will if it comes down to it. My drivers side went out and on my side of town, S2000's aren't seen so police like messing with me. So any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks =)
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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I have yet to see the bulb itself burn out. HID bulbs do not actually have any parts that can fail easily. The ballast is almost always the problem.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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I've got some extra sylvania bulbs if that turns out to be the case (5000Ks - slightly whiter/blue than OEM). BNIB $80 for 2.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by HWY88
I have yet to see the bulb itself burn out. HID bulbs do not actually have any parts that can fail easily. The ballast is almost always the problem.
It actually seems like it wants to turn on, it jus doesn't turn on. Like it will flicker a bit n then turn off. Wutcha think?
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Tenkies
I've got some extra sylvania bulbs if that turns out to be the case (5000Ks - slightly whiter/blue than OEM). BNIB $80 for 2.
Yea id appreciate it if that ends up being the problem. Thank you.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Lou-AP1
Originally Posted by HWY88' timestamp='1344436782' post='21921608
I have yet to see the bulb itself burn out. HID bulbs do not actually have any parts that can fail easily. The ballast is almost always the problem.
It actually seems like it wants to turn on, it jus doesn't turn on. Like it will flicker a bit n then turn off. Wutcha think?
Ballast confirmed
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by HWY88
Originally Posted by Lou-AP1' timestamp='1344441721' post='21921864
[quote name='HWY88' timestamp='1344436782' post='21921608']
I have yet to see the bulb itself burn out. HID bulbs do not actually have any parts that can fail easily. The ballast is almost always the problem.
It actually seems like it wants to turn on, it jus doesn't turn on. Like it will flicker a bit n then turn off. Wutcha think?
Ballast confirmed
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How do I fix it?
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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buy a new or used one.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tenkies
I've got some extra sylvania bulbs if that turns out to be the case (5000Ks - slightly whiter/blue than OEM). BNIB $80 for 2.
Sent you a PM on these...
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by unlewser
buy a new or used one.
^^^ This, can't repair them. The ballast is mounted on the underside of the headlight assembly. Removing the front bumper would probably be the easiest way to access them.
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