tommiesay

hello there guys well i just order some 6000k Philips D2R for $200 ship overnight..
well i was lookin online to see how can i install my new bulbs...
is there anyone out there know any site how i can install my new light bulbs and wat i need to do before i do anything please can someone help

thank you!!!!


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03CoupeV6

You'll need a special tool, someone will chime in on that here soon since I dunno what it's called.

I'd think you should disconnect the battery personally.. the HID system is high voltage.

ou sig

I dont think a special tool is needed...but you are right about the battery. You need to diconnect it and let everything sit for a few minutes so any left over charge will disapate. you need to wear some kind of gloves when you install them so you dont get prints on the bulbs.

Means17TL

The tool is a Security Torx Bit...it's [t-20 torx security bit] it has a dimple in the middle. You can grab it a Home Depot...I replaced my bulbs a few months back and I had to remove the battery to have enough room to see and reach everything...

and Yes...do disconnect the battery...I went as far as removing it so i can have room to maneuver

Da_iLLeZt_TL973

yes sirrr definatly gotta remove the battery if you wanna get it done fast

whatwasthat

hm... $200 for a pair of 6k bulbs.. is there any place that sells for lower? (notice how i didnt say cheaper)

ou sig

oh ya I forgot about those things. good call

Means17TL

Try HID king...I bought mine for I believe $160 incl. shipping...took 4 days to ship.

njzprettyboy

^^ they prob arent philips for cheaper, or prob. used.

Means17TL

They are not phillips that's correct, they are Luminarcs. They are not used.

ou sig

ya the HID bulbs are damn expensive. I think its funny when people drive around with their lights on when they have HIDs (usually new cars). They think they are cool and everyone looks at them - too bad they probably have no idea that when they replace the bulbs, it will cost so much.

its good they do last longer than halogen lights though

dvsxlt247

Ive always been confused about HID's. Answer this for me, Are the stock headlights on the 99TL HID's??? or are they Halogens since there just bright white and dont have that purpleish blueish color depending on the angle you see them?

RelentlessOne

I believe they are HID's in the 99. My 2000 headlights are just bright white like you described, and I know they are HID's. As far as the purplish/bluish lights on new cars, from what I have read it has to do with the projector assembly to have it look like that, but they are the same 4300 bulbs (ie. 3rd gen tl).

tommiesay

Thank you guys.....i will be installing it today....i should be gettin the lights soon....
i will upload some pix..........

03CoupeV6

All TL's from 99 to today have HID standard. The diffuser lense in the 99-01s make the HID look different than the clear, jeweled lenses of the 02-03 or the projectors of the 04+.

Yes there is a security bit that was mentioned. Generally, you shouldn't mess with high voltage equipment - that's why that security is there.

A gas discharge bulb can be ran constantly. The life expectancy is about 3000 hours, or 165,000 miles of them being on constantly (at 55mph average). Flashing HID lights are what shortens lifespan. Our high mileage king, fttyms (Kris) has some 193,000 miles on his 2000 TL and the original HID bulbs and equipment.

tommiesay

I installed my new Philips 6000k bulbs...looks different.....i was wondering how long till i see the true color of this bulbs...for some reason my stock 4300k bulbs has purple in it and white......this one is just white....should i went with 8000k bulbs

ou sig

when the HIDs start to go out, they will get more purple...and it will take about 100 hours for the new bulbs to burn in completely - so just keep them on. You wouldnt like 8000k bulbs, because you really start to lose light output from stock HID levels

tommiesay

thank u bro...since i drive 2 hours every other week i will get 100hours in 1 month....-=)

tommiesay

alos...i still have my old 4300k HID light bulbs...i was wonder how much can i sell them for......anyone need them.....=-)

03CoupeV6

Actually while it is true that HIDs will shift towards a bluer kelvin as they age, they will turn yellowish or even pinkish before they reach end-of-life. Your stock bulbs were probably in the prime of their 3000 hour life expectancy.

fsttyms1

<---------Starting to get more towards tgeh yellow halogen color after warmed up

03CoupeV6

Well at your mileage that would be expected. It should be about time to consider replacements, I'm sure the output of the headlights is decreasing by now.