initialD

Hello to all the TL owner.This is my frist post.My driver side headlight is brighter and more blue then the other side.How many of you have the same problem?Is it possible to fix it without changeing the light bulb??

NighthawkBlack

one bulb must be defective. I think there were posts on this. Try doing a search on bulbs, hid, headlights etc. Sorry hope this helps

Jens

For some unknown reason HID bulbs seem to come in two different colors even though they carry the same part numbers.I have encountered this problem several times at work.The only solution is to replace the bulb in question with a new bulb.Jens

BDI

yeah this happened to my TL after 20K miles. Park Ave Acura had to replace both bulbs so they can match.

initialD

How much does ACURA charge for each bulb?

BDI

I'm not exactly sure how much they go for but it was a lot of money per bulb(i think almost 2 bills). I had my bulbs replaced under waranty.

initialD

Do you guys think i still have warrant if i have my handlights clear?

Inspire

man... This is bull shiet, I had the same problem (the one on driver's side is slightly brighter)...
I went to Metro Acura, and they just bullshietted me and pretending that the brightness were even! I definitely want to file a complaint about this but didn't know how.

initialD

Once,I went to acura to complain about the paint job.Bumper's colour does't march the body's.Two guys there told me it just looks perfect.But my 7 years old son tell me it is not.The bumper looks a litter darker than the body.But what i can say?Maybe those guys work in service department are colour blind....(just kidding)

mikegunnz

What color is ur car?
If its white, then its a known issue. The bumper is slightly darker, not too bad, but a little noticeable. It actally is like that for quite a few white cars(not just acura)
Not much u can do though.
BTW color mismatch is due to different materials of bumper and flex agents in paint.

Inspire

Yeah... For the T.White bumper color changes is a known fact, but the headlights?... C'mon... They must be playing dumb. I don't know about other Acura Dealers, but Metro Acura is certainly playing color blined.

bebber

Colorblindness is good when found in judges and jurors, bad in Acura service reps. Maybe they're in the wrong line of work.

NighthawkBlack

Is that why some Lexus cars are 2 toned?

99WDP

If you've taken your headlights apart to clear them you can forget about any warranty on them.

2001TL4KCdude

sometimes color difference may be due to the height and the angle you are looking at them. One side may be 'blue-er' and the other may be white-er. I adjusted my height of the light dispersion on the passenger side down and they now look the same. On all of our lights, the passenger side is angled a touch higher to cast light onto the sidewalk. The driver side is pointed down a little so as not to blind the oncoming traffic. Read up on the FAQ or do a search on how to adjust the height of your beams. Hope it helps

Mstyle

Send it to the Dealer.....

Inspire

ah~ Well said Bebber...

Inspire

lol... maybe huh!!

TheBigLaguna

initialD:

I also live in Montreal. What dealership did you go to?

initialD

LUCIANI ACURA.

Chien

I somehow remember that the warranty for the light bulbs is 20K....
I actually have the same problem. So I went to the dealer and asked them to replace the bulb for me. And it still come out with different colors. Finally they told me that it's the problem of the bulbs. The staff there changed several bulbs on my car till there is one that looks pretty much the same as the other one.
But, it's a problem of the bulbs...
And if u r running over 20K, forget about it 'coz it's gonna cost u to change a bulb!

initialD

Bojour ca va(French)TheBigLaguna .Which dealer do you use to go?how about the service there?Meric

Chien

I am in Toronto, so I don't think u will come all the way down here to replace ur light bulbs... right?
However, the service is ok... we all know... hmm... service... the people are nice... that's all I can say... ^^

TheBigLaguna

Ouai, ca va tres bien. I go to Luciani as well, mostly because it is closer to where I live. Service is adequate. They are helpful and will resolve problems but sometimes you need to be very persistent. (See my posting about the Road Hazard Warranty). I've been thinking of trying another dealership just to see how service compares.

My wife bought a Civic from Excel Honda and I attended their owner-orientation night. It was excellent; you could ask any questions about your car and have them answered by the chief mechanic ... and demonstrated on a demo car. It's a shame that Acura dealerships don't offer this extra touch.

I wonder if other Montreal-area TL owners frequent this forum? If so, it may be fun to organize a meeting ... but maybe in a few months when the weather is better!

hooked2TL

Big Laguna..

I grew up in Montreal and moved out here 6 yrs ago. Damn...those winters must be a killer for your TL.....let alone the potholes.....

TheBigLaguna

Hooked2TL:

Yup, you have to pay attention to the road surface in Montreal otherwise you're liable to connect with a pot hole and dent/bend/break something. The cracks and rifts in the pavement help to bring out all the TL's squeaks and rattles (oh yeah, they're there).

Vancouver is one place I was thinking of relocating (Calgary is the other). Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any job opportunities in my line of work (IT/project management). My wife and I were there this summer and fell in love with the city.


InitialD:

Lamps are covered for one year. Did you have any luck at Luciani Acura? I found they tend to politely brush off some problems but will come 'round if you are persistent (and polite). Alternately, try another dealer otherwise you'll have to live with two-tone headlamps once the warranty runs out (or pay dearly for a new HID).

initialD

Thank you for all reply.I did't have luck with Luiciani Acura.Most of them are colourblindness .So I think I may get the 6000k phillips bulbs instead of the original one.