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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Flickering headlight

Can someone please tell me what is wrong with my headlight...


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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Bulb or ballast failure is in the near future. how old are the bulbs?
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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^ yup.. that or you got a cheapo aftermaket hid kit
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Bought my car two years ago certified. No bulb replacement since purchase.
Where could I get some quality bulbs. Also do I change both or just one?
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Depending on your budget. Always replace both its just a good thing to do since your already right there. I highly recommend the Osram CBI bulbs they are the best on the market right now pure white light. They can be purchased at theretrofitsource.com. avoid ebay and amazon as there is a big risk of getting fake bulbs
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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I had the same thing with my headlight bulb. Dealer initially said my HID controller ($400) and headlight bulbs ($200???) needed to be changed but then revised it to just the headlight. They aren't like regular bulbs that just burn out - they give you trouble in advance to make you think it is something besides the bulb. I would try just changing the bulb before you do anything else if you haven't already.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I have same issue plus my interer lights doing same ..any idea what.s going on...thanks
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Check to make sure your battery cable terminals are tight. Otherwise, we need more info.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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I did chack a battery wires grounds and alternator everything looks good....also whan the engine is not running all the lights works great...but whan I start the car the interer lights like door lights dome light flicking and lift headlight...but all the dashboard lights and right headlight works good ....
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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I would venture to say you will soon have a dead alternator.
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