Hey guys,
New to acurazine. I have a 2001 acura tl. I think it's time I change the headlight bulbs because of the pinkish white-ish color. I wanted to ask which bulbs would be the best fit. Also which is better, 4300K which is OEM color or 5000K? I know the acura dealer is gonna charge about 400 to change them reading all the other posts on it. Let me know your opinions.

 

4300k is the best. 5000k is okay if you want some color, but I would not go any higher than that. But your bulbs at theretrofitsource.com. Its way way cheaper

 

Welcome Pchat93 !!!
Don't pay the dealership big bucks. The HID bulbs are available at auto parts stores or online for less than $100/pair. If the only problem is a worn out bulb, it's an easy "DIY". Check the 2nd Gen's "DIY" sticky for info.

Should there be moisture damage present in the OEM components, then go with an aftermarket HID replacement kit. $100 for the kit, then either DIY install or pay a shop about $100 for labor installing the new kit.

 

yes pink is age death
and yes at our cars age and the improvement in modern technology- its worth it to replace the entire system for 60-100 bucks from good sellers, note OE bulbs go for 150 each!!

the problem with some aftermarket bulbs is the resistance they run on doesn't match the OE ballast output = bulbs don't work,, or they die young
That's another good reason to update the lighting system, because we have HID its simply cut and install new connectors to new parts- done

35 watt is stock ballast and 5000k bulb color to best see objects on the road

try HID Kits | Conversion Kits | Xenon Headlights | HIDeXtra or the retrofitsource, mention acurazine for best discounts
iirc hidextra has a massive December sale!!

are you getting any moisture in the headlight lens after rain or car wash?

 

Less than $100/pair in auto parts stores? Are you sure? When I originally started searching for HID replacement, the bulbs for mine were $100 EACH in local auto parts stores (AutoZone, O'reilly and Advance Auto). Weird.

But yeah, it's not a difficult project. Check the DIY as suggested. And if it is just the bulbs, that's even simpler than replacing the ballasts and all. I can also vouch for the $100 or so for labor at a shop, because I was originally going to allow a shop to replace mine. Ended up doing it myself with a second set of hands from a friend. Took all of 30 minutes, start to finish.

 

Doh' computer ate my reply- so the mercifully short version is:
Buy the kit now- contains 2 of everything for less than you are pricing bulbs for

Install the new bulbs- do both or color and brightness will be way different
Then when the ballast and invertor/igniter do the flick the switch dance = you have the needed parts ready to install!

 

Thanks for the replies guys. I got 2 new 4300K phillips bulbs. . I'm going to a shop to put them in.

 

how bad was the reaming for them to install bulbs?

let us know when you get the infamous one side wont light or quits while driving
or that problem alternates sides- and the only way to get light back on is flick the switch a few times! that's great fun at night on the freeway

then ask us again about why the kits were the way to go

 

Great site, thanks