HarryS1

Hello all,
I've done a ton of reading on the threads and I'm pretty new to all of this headlight replacements and what not but..

I too suffer from the low light emitting from low beams on my RDX, it is the HID/XENON headlights but they are just going bad at this point. I know I can replace the bulbs/housing but I want to prevent the problem for the future -

Can I just purchase new housings, then replace all of the bulbs with LED ones? Please explain if I'm wrong but what I'm trying to avoid is replacing the whole headlight assembly, then the chrome plating on the projector lens gets burnt out over time, hence.. LED would lower these chances because of their temperature.. Right? 😁

Also on this note, how many bulbs are in the rdx headlight assembly? Is it -
1 Low Beam HID-D2S
1 High Beam 9005
1 DRL 9005 (Additional Bulb?)
1 Turn Signal Bulb 7444NA
I got all this information from noddedlife.com
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So in general I'm looking to replace all of the bulbs in a new headlight assembly to LED. Is this possible? Should I do this? Please give me your input and please correct me anywhere if I'm wrong. I'm also looking to do the same with all of the bulbs in the rear tail lights and 3rd brake light, I just feel like LED will be much better quality and longevity. Thanks in advance!

altair47

I'll disappoint you, but LED is not much better quality and longevity.
I would replace all side markers and low beams with LED.

HarryS1

Haha thanks for the input, I'll definitely swap the side markers then. I think I'm shifting towards just keeping the HID setup, only with new housing for the headlights. Would you be able to recommend me a good HID bulb? Also are the fog lights HID? Or can I swap those to LED?

altair47

HID is the reason why your old reflectors burned out. If you don't want this to happen again, then switch to LED in low beam. There are no reliable aftermarket HID.

HarryS1

Got it, so swap low beam with LED, what about high beam?

altair47

High beam at your discretion.

raschkess

Projector Beam Halogen: 2013 - 2015 Base Model Are the problem
The Projector Beam Halogen: 2013 - 2015 Base Model Are the problem. I have a 2014 base. I had to replace the entire headlamps at a cost of $2300 to be able to see. A law firm is actively working on a class action lawsuit. So if anyone out there has or had a 2013-2015 Acura RDX base, file a complaint with the NHTSA about the issue and notify the law firm. Acura refused to remedy the problem and said until there is a NHSTA recall or lawsuit they won’t do anything to reimburse for it.Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP

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altair47

You need to sue those who charged you double the price for headlights and labor.

Alex Medeiros

For real!!!