Im new to this forums....but i already find it very good. I have 00 3.2Tl, my question is my drivers side HID headlight is dead. went to my local auto shops and they said they don't carry those bulbs and that they are factory. And will need to get it from the dealer for a buck & chance. I was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a pair for a reason price plz. Thank You.

 

Welcome to AcuraZine!

Check ebay. I bought a pair of brand new Philips D2R bulbs for $68.49 with shipping. That's less than $35 a bulb. The lowest price I found through an Acura dealer was about $100 a bulb.

Others have reported similar prices through eBay. Be sure the bulbs are new since some ebay sellers are selling used bulbs. Check the seller's feedback.

You'll want to replace both bulbs unless you're other bulb is fairly new. They change color over time and you can get a mis-matched set if you only replace one bulb.

Stick with 4300K bulbs for the maximum amount of light on the road. Higher Kelvin bulbs take on nice colors but you'll lose visibility at night.

Search the forum for many more discussions of this topic and for installation instructions. There is a ton of useful information in this forum and the search feature is your friend.

Bob

 

I'm selling a set of used factory bulbs for $50 + shipping if you are interested.

 

Thanks Guyz.... I'll check ebay and get a brand new one. Thankz AMGala.

 

did u get them from akinboy on ebay. He use to be on Azine

 

Yes, I bought my bulbs from Akinaboy. But I just checked his ebay auctions and he's only offering used D2R bulbs right now.

Bob

 

For new bulbs check sponsoring vendor Excellerate in the Off Topic section
He has upgraded bulbs
Otherwise stay with Phillips

 

Are you sure it's a dead Bulb?

TLs are notoriously known for blowing ballasts. You should swap the bulbs and check to see if it's really a dead bulb. or a dead ballast.

don't waste your money on something that wouldn't help

 

Ok I'll try and do that first be4 getting the bulbs.... is it hard to do?

 

Yes, swapping the bulbs is a great idea.

It's fairly easy to do if you take your time and have a tamper-proof Torx T-20 driver.

I posted some bulb replacement tips in this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/religion-politics-18/schwarzenegger-says-pro-bush-speech-cost-him-sex-157828/

And there are other, more detailed, "how to" threads floating around.

Bob

 

Is any of u guyz from nyc (Bronx)?

 

Hey guyz could any of you check to see if this is the right headlights for my Acura 00 tl. Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Phili...16465019QQrdZ1

 

Yup, that's the correct set. D2R is what we have.

 

Bob

 

Thanks guyz........... but why is that on the buld(on ebay) it's says D2S?

 

Are you referring to the eBay auction linked above? If so, I didn't see "D2S" on the bulb images. But if you have any questions, contact the seller before bidding.

Bob

 

Thankz guyz i got the bulbs & im luving it.

 

I changed my factory D2R's to 8000K OEM replacements......I got them from www.plasmagarage.com.......159 a pair.............