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Old 11-14-2008, 10:01 AM
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F-ing headlights!!!!!

I have a 2001 Acura CL-S and the right headlight went out last night. first it was really dim and then it eventually went out. the left one is starting to flicker and i cant lose both of them. I havent checked the fuse so ill do that tomorrow..any suggestions before i have to blow money on godamn headlights?
Old 11-14-2008, 10:28 AM
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forgot to mention

they are H.I.D's...help!!
Old 11-14-2008, 01:38 PM
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probably have to buy new ballasts unfortunately. but i would test with someone else's bulbs first.
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Oh come on it's an excuse to get some 10,000 k's
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Originally Posted by GRNMCHN03cl
Oh come on it's an excuse to get some 10,000 k's
yes cause 10000k is so cool.
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Originally Posted by rp_guy
yes cause 10000k is so cool.
Says the guy who put black caliper paint as a mod in his sig.

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Originally Posted by rp_guy
probably have to buy new ballasts unfortunately. but i would test with someone else's bulbs first.

You can test your headlights at an Acura dealership, if you're close to one. If your headlight doesn't light up in the Acura tester, it's probably your ballast.

If it's your ballast, it's going to cost you. They're $420 each from the dealership. Check out my other post on this issue for directions on how to change the ballast.
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