Eisenhulk

I've got a 99 TL, and the passenger side low beam Xenon bulb just went out. Where is the cheapest place to buy a bulb that will match? Ie, same color. Also, when that bulb went out, the drivers side bulb started acting up (Dimming, off-color). Could this be caused my the first bulb going out? Thanks in advance.

Eisenhulk

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Eisenhulk

Let me ask this question then. If you guys were going to replace both factory low beam bulbs, what brand would you go with? Remember, I'm wanting to stay with the Xenon style bulbs. Also, I'd like something that will mount up with no mods.

blk_tl

I'd upgrade to the 6000k. Osram

Eisenhulk

Thanks, blk_tl.

Eisenhulk

Did a search, and couldn't find that make, bro. Could you tell me where to find those? Thanks in advance.

Eisenhulk

63 views and one reply? Come on, guys. Honestly, I'm totally in the dark on this one. I can't find any that will match my low beams. PIAA doesn't make them, and I can't find the 6000k that blk_tl talked about.

Tatewaki

get 6000k d2s. philips make that and I have them in my car, love the output of the beam. try searching on ebay, there should be some around. I bought mine from www.autolamps-online.com

greyjhu

I would try to find someone who has a D2r setup, and install the bulb in your housing and see if the bulb itself is the source of your problem. It is possible that you may have a ballast problem, or grounding issue-

I have the 6000k philips D2R bulbs and really like the output-

BlackShadow

Remember that he said he wants to mount it up with no mods so he has to get the D2R bulbs which is the original bulb for our cars. The D2S is for projector headlights.

Tatewaki

oops typo. I have d2r not d2s. sorry about that

Eisenhulk

There we go. Thanks, a lot guys. If it turns out that it is the ballast, what's the best way to go? Find one in junkyard? Or do you guys know where you can get a cheaper one? Again, thanks for responses. This is really helping out.

Eisenhulk

Also forgot to mention this piece of info that may be vital in you guys helping me to determine the problem. When I first turn my headlights on, the bad one will flicker for just a second, then go off. Then, the one that is still working will look normal for about a minute, before it starts fading into a dim, yellowish color.

optiq

ill sell you one i got an extra stock osram bulb 45 + shipping

songoku

It's always good way to replace both sides at the same time because you might have different color beam pattern.

fla-tls

Yeah - a new 4000k bulb will look slightly goldish when brand new and get bluer and dimmer as they age. It has to do with the shape of the arc inside the capule changing because of metal transfer between the electrodes over time.

As far as what songoku wrote, you really should consider replacing both at the same time - otherwise they'll never match. You should try to get bulbs from the same manufacturing lot as well to help ensure a match. A lot of people on this board prefer 6000k bulbs, but remember that they do put out less light than the 4000k bulbs and are technically illegal for on-road use. In fact, after a few years your 4000k's will almost look like new 6000k's. It's just a matter of taste.

How would you check your ballast? Take both bulbs out and swap them. If the passenger side still does not light up and the drivers side does, then both bulbs are good.

optiq

mine has been used for approx 4 months

Eisenhulk

Send me a PM, bro.

Vijay TL

I'll take the bulb Eisenhulk, mine went out today.

BLaCk Acc

Just got my philips 6000k D2S bulbs from the dude in tawian $250 shipped his email addy is jus4bulbs@yahoo.com

Eisenhulk

Wouldn't you need the D2R? Was that $250 for a pair?

ViJay, that bulb is mine, bro.