Anyone out there know why my right headlamp all of a sudden started Flickering and one time even went out until i turned the lights off and back on? 05 RL 36kmiles

 

generally that happens when there isn't enough power to a headlight. Also...that usually happens with aftermarket HIDs not with the stock low beams.

If you're still under warranty check with the dealer.

 

This is happening with me as well. My passenger side will flicker then go out. Sometimes both headlights go out. Turn off then on again and they both come on. Seems like this had affected several RL owners. Do a search on "headlight flicker" and you will get alot of information. I myself have been researching how to remove the front bumper to easily access the headlights so I can switch the bulbs to see if the problem follows the bulb.

 

If the 05-08 light setup is anything like the 09, bumper removal isn't necessary to get to the HID bulbs.

I also have been contemplating a 50 watt low beam conversion.

For that you need:

1. aftermarket ballast
2. aftermarket bulb
3. aftermarket D2S to aftermarket bulb plug
4. Wiring Harness for aftermarket ballast

Total cost? $70-$80 for 35w and around $100 for 50w

Cheaper than going to Acura to replace OEM HIDs

 

My brother found a guy that works for some big parts import company and told my brother he can get me the exact same fujitsubo ballast for like 70 brand new ! and the bulbs I want cheaper. Ill find the name of the place if you want to check into that and they also have all kinds of aftermarket stuff not for RL though

 

the regular 35w bulbs are $15 on ebay and they work perfectly, if it's a bulb issue.

I suspect it's the ballast though and getting to it is impossible without taking the headlight out.

 

Now that I think about it......the lights never flicker when in DRL mode and its the same bulb so its got to be the ballast right?

 

DRL uses the same bulb as your high beams, those are plain bulbs, no ballasts

 

Thanks for setting me straight there 037. You are right. DRL are the same as the high beams. Back to wondering if its a bulb or a ballast issue.

 

Gabe, buy new bulbs off ebay, less than $20 shipped and you will have your answer.

OEM ballasts are expensive and it will be triple if you pay someone to swap em as they are very hard to get to.

 

hey 037 is it true these headlights come out through the inside of the fender where the wheel/tire sits??

 

um...I really doubt this headlight can go through the fender...theoretically it might be possible but I haven't tried it and wouldn't recommend you do it.

but I get to the lights by simply removing 3 plastic pieces on top, removing 1 screw from the left where the washer fluid is held, and that is a comportable enough point to reach the cap that says "Caution, 25,000 volts". Did we lose anyone here?

After twisting that cap to the left, there is a small plastic power plug, twist that left.

Beyond that is a metal clamp with holes, push down on each side gently and move it to the side to release.

Then twist bulb gently left and the left side is done.

Right side, not sure how tight it will get with the stock airbox, but I know that with an intake it's not too horrible.

Hand goes right, look for the round cap, twist left. Find the small plastic power cord (it's attached from the inside, can't lose it). After that, you get to the metal bracket, put finger in hole, push and pull to the side, repeat on 2nd side.

Twist the bulb left, pull it out.

I've done this a dozen times playing with different light configs, my mechanic took about an hour doing this the first time, I think I can do both in 5 minutes now.

Take it slow or you will scrape your hands till they bleed.

oh yeah...don't stick your hand in there right after you turned those bulbs off, you will burn your skin off.

 

ordered a pair of D2S in 8000K and a pair of H11 3000K for the fogs. Thanks for the tip 037.

 

I hope you ordered some ballasts for the fogs as well.

here's 8k/3k

 

Grrrr. Wasted $15.99 on HID fogs. I ended up ordering a pair of halogens instead of going with ballasts. Thanks again for the tip on cheap replacement HID's.

 

I don't think $15.99 was a waste, just get the ballasts.

Here's my car with 35w 8k and newly installed 50w 3,000k.

 

here they are in day light

 

yo leo maybe you can assist me in changing my hid bulbs cause i cant for the life of me figure it out.

 

if they are anything like mine bring the bulbs to the Heckscher meet and I'll swap em out for you there.

 

no prob!