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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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HEADLIGHT OUT Pleasee help...

Hey guys my headlight blew and I guess I have to get a new one. I thought they were suppose to last forever. Anyway the dealership wants wayyy to much as I expected. WHERE CAN I GET THE STOCK LIGHT BULB FOR MY CAR FOR THE BEST PRICE??? I know some people had this happen to them.

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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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search for seller akinaboy in ebay. he has OEM bulbs at cheap prices.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Did your bulb blow out, or did your ballast go? If it is your bulb, usually, it will just go out with out warning. If it was your ballast, you would see your headlight flickering at first, and then the bulb would die. Or atleast that is what happened to me and a few freinds of mine! LOL
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CYBERCLS
Hey guys my headlight blew and I guess I have to get a new one. I thought they were suppose to last forever. Anyway the dealership wants wayyy to much as I expected. WHERE CAN I GET THE STOCK LIGHT BULB FOR MY CAR FOR THE BEST PRICE??? I know some people had this happen to them.

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You can search ebay for D2R replacement bulbs, or OEMAcuraparts.com. Mine recently went out too, but it looks like my inverter might be bad cause when I replaced the bulb, it burnt out right away. $130 down the drain.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Then I guess it is my ballast or even the inverter thats gone because it was flickering at first and now its totally dead-how do i know for sure what it is and if its one of those things the does that mean the bulb is still ok-i dunno what to do-please helpppp!
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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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If it is the ballast/inverter it should be covered under warranty, if your car is still covered (extended warranty). I'm getting it checked out tomorrow. Which headlight is the one that went out?
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Old May 25, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Its the left one. Too bad my cars warrany just ran out. Anyone know how I can find out what it is???? Scuc let me know what there gonna say. I dont know what to do.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Alright, I'll let you know tomorrow after I get my car back.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CYBERCLS
Its the left one. Too bad my cars warrany just ran out. Anyone know how I can find out what it is???? Scuc let me know what there gonna say. I dont know what to do.
Hey, man... Just an FYI that might help... My ballast and bulb went out right after my warranty was up (1 month and 2K miles past it) and I was able to get Acura to Goodwill the repair. You might try if you're close to the end of teh warranty.

Oh, is your high beam on very dim when you turn on the lights?
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Old May 25, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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I have an extra bulb I'll sell it to you
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Old May 25, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Oh, is your high beam on very dim when you turn on the lights?

What does this mean if it is?
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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It means your headlight is out. Happened to me, bulb and ballast. Anybody ever notice the VSA light dimmed lightly? What does that mean?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by StypeCL
It means your headlight is out. Happened to me, bulb and ballast. Anybody ever notice the VSA light dimmed lightly? What does that mean?
Never noticed that before.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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How do I know if I need a new ballast besides a bulb or just a new bulb???
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Old May 26, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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How do I know if I need a new ballast besides a bulb or just a new bulb???
Put the bulb in the other side and see if it works.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Ok, I took it in, and it was a bad inverter that caused my light to go out. If the car hadn't been covered under warranty, the part would have cost something like $450-ish, and total with labor it would have been ~$700. Fortunately, my car is still covered, and they'll have it ready by tomorrow.

On a side note, I have to say the service at my dealership has been top notch so far. I feel like I've always been treated fairly, and no hesitation to give me a loaner car, even though I'm 24.
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Does anyone know if an 02 TL ballast will work for an 02 CL?
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Landocommando12
Does anyone know if an 02 TL ballast will work for an 02 CL?
I'd bet it will.
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