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Old 02-07-2011, 11:25 PM
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Hi guys,

my passenger said headlight bulb seems to have given up on me.

Is it worth buying two to make sure the colour/brightness match?

Where's the best place to buy?

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Old 02-07-2011, 11:46 PM
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Im in the same boat, gonna take the headlights out today, and hope it is just the bulbs rather than something more expensive
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If it's HID bulbs ( sorry Loftust ) then any ebay supplier of the correct type works fine, there is NO need to pay Honda prices.

If it's an import ( non HID ) then get whatever Nightbreaker fits.

I would swap bulbs left to right to ensure it is bulb and not ballast and yes, you are going to need to remove the arch liner if it's the dipped beam HID you are referring to
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Just don't go above 6000k or you'll have the chav police on your back :D
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Ah ok so it's just a normal HID bulb that come with the aftermarket kits that can be bought

hope it's not the ballast!
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Originally Posted by r8byb,Feb 8 2011, 02:52 AM
Ah ok so it's just a normal HID bulb that come with the aftermarket kits that can be bought

hope it's not the ballast!
Even if it is the ballast it will only cost around £40 a pair complete.
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Originally Posted by r8byb,Feb 8 2011, 03:52 AM
Ah ok so it's just a normal HID bulb that come with the aftermarket kits that can be bought

hope it's not the ballast!
Just taken out my passenger side that was faulty, cant really tell if its the bulb or not.

Just for your information, and if anyone can clarify if this is the standard bulb its a...

Philips D2S 35W

Doesnt say what the power is?

Cheapest ive found the philips for is £45!
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£15 per pair every time i look on ebay - which is where mine came from and have been in over a year so far without a problem.
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Originally Posted by unclefester,Feb 8 2011, 05:54 AM
£15 per pair every time i look on ebay - which is where mine came from and have been in over a year so far without a problem.
What power did you get?
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Originally Posted by unclefester,Feb 8 2011, 04:54 AM
£15 per pair every time i look on ebay - which is where mine came from and have been in over a year so far without a problem.
Any info on the ones from eBay?

Reason I ask is my friends MY02 has whiter headlights than mine, mine have a very slight blue tinge to them!

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