hey whats up people..i have a quick question i just bought a 2003 acura tl type s and my driverside headlight went out i was replaced my xenon lights and after i changed the bulb i turned on the lights to test if it was working an only the pax side does the driver side makes like a zap noise? I asked one of my friends because im unfamilar with this and he said it could be my ballast. The dealership sells it for 259$ can i find one cheaper??

thanks and hope i get some feedback

 

Yea, you can definitely find cheaper ballast. I recommend replacing them both at the same time so you don't have to deal with replacing the other one down the road. There are several websites out there. theretrofitsource.com, hidconcept.com, and hidextra.com. I bought my 35W Morimotos from theretrofitsource.com and I am very impressed. I've had them for a month+ with no problems. I paid $110 for both ballast and the quality is superb.

 

but i have oem ballasts right now.. so these ballasts that cost 110$ i can replace with the oem ones i have without modifications?

 

please clarify what bulbs you bought and installed?
we require special D2R HID bulbs,,not some 10 buck special you can buy at the parts store
if `normal` bulbs went in and were hit with the super high voltage of the HID starting system--they wont last a second

do you have any moisture issues inside the headlight lens, that can lead to ballast failure

the DIY kits MAY require you cut 2 wires and install 2 connectors,,
the more expensive ones should come with the correct plug and play connector.

They also have waterproof ballast and double stick tape easily mounts anywhere

ck the places listed above- I went to hidextra for a 5000k color full kit, (stock color is 4300) 2 new ballast -bulbs- and ignitor/connector to bulb wire,,
for ~well under~ 75$
price varies with sales and coupons you find online

 

there are several of us having this exact problem now-

either water has destroyed inside the ballast or general age and road vibrations are taking their toll
gen2 cars are at an age and headlight use time for new bulbs- may as well do everything and its done..with the low prices of aftermarket it makes sense

thankfully several sponsors that make this site happen-- are hid sellers and experts!
look at each one- not hard to figure out only a few makers of the stuff and several sellers marking things up
bulb quality being the main differance I can find

ck the main page list, and the special section--Problems- for more info and diy tips

the master diy list is here https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/
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Welcome to acurazine

 

yes i purchased DR2 bulbs my driver side has some moisture in the headlight so it probably damaged the ballast.. thanks appreciate the prompt responses .. ill check out those websites that you guys gave me

 

hidextra will have the lowest prices
good idea to fix that seal leak, but with a new `waterproof` ballast -thats not as big an issue

 

hidextras are those cheap kits i see them for 59.99$... any good reviews about them?

 

I've had the hidextra slim ballast kit on my MDX for almost two months now with no problems. For $60 if the bulbs and ballasts last more than a couple of years I'll be pleased.

 

HID xtra is decent the have a review section over in the off topic section

 

does anyone have the 12k that hidextra has... is it deep blue im looking for a deep blue

 

no 12k is useless u cant see shit

thats ricer status

 

im lookin on the website theretrofitsource.com and under hid component kit which one am i looking for morimoto amp kit or the d2s kid..sorry such a newbie

 

try their customer service !!

 

Hondakid23, I responded to your message you sent me, so check it out. If you are not sure give retrofitsource a call and they can definitely help you...As Flipster23 stated stay away from 12K, you literally can't see anything down the road and it strains the eyes more at night. I had 8k and hated it then I went to 6K which was okay, I finally dropped to 5K and love it!

 

thanks acurazinesfinest i called theretrofitsource customer service an the guy told me all i need to do is when placing the order is make a note in the checkout section to include 9006 appropriate connectors and he told me i dont need a wiring harness he will refund me for that.. any suggestion should i go for it?

 

I'd say go for it before you end up with no lights at all, especially at night. That is not a good feeling when both your lights stop working at the same time on a pitch black road. The quality of the morimotos is nice and you won't be disappointed.