HID Bulb Socket (Igniter?) Burnt/Melted
#1
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HID Bulb Socket (Igniter?) Burnt/Melted
Hi all- about a year ago, the driver's side headlight went out, so I bought an aftermarket HID bulb and replaced it. All was working well for a few months but then it went out again. Recently went out to swap for another bulb and noticed the socket (believe this is referred to as the HID igniter?) was all burned up and the plastic melted. I cleaned up as best I could and replaced the bulb, it worked for a day then went out again.
Picture attached.
My questions are:
- Should I replace just the socket (igniter), and is it an easy swap (plugged connection) or do I need to solder a new one on? How easy is the igniter plug end to access?
- What's the cheapest place to get a new igniter? I do see some on ebay...
- Any thoughts on the root cause as to what would cause the igniter to burn up?
Thanks in advance!
Picture attached.
My questions are:
- Should I replace just the socket (igniter), and is it an easy swap (plugged connection) or do I need to solder a new one on? How easy is the igniter plug end to access?
- What's the cheapest place to get a new igniter? I do see some on ebay...
- Any thoughts on the root cause as to what would cause the igniter to burn up?
Thanks in advance!
#2
Senior Moderator
That doesn't look like an OEM igniter to me. Replace the entire system:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ma...epair-kit.html
Make sure to pick the D2R bulb. this will make it plug and play with the existing OEM wiring.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ma...epair-kit.html
Make sure to pick the D2R bulb. this will make it plug and play with the existing OEM wiring.
#3
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That doesn't look like an OEM igniter to me. Replace the entire system:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ma...epair-kit.html
Make sure to pick the D2R bulb. this will make it plug and play with the existing OEM wiring.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ma...epair-kit.html
Make sure to pick the D2R bulb. this will make it plug and play with the existing OEM wiring.
#5
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Igniter, Hid
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/auto-parts/2003/acura/tl-sedan/tl-navi-trim/5-speed-automatic-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/headlight-02-03-scat
Buy this igniter for 185 bucks instead then
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/auto-parts/2003/acura/tl-sedan/tl-navi-trim/5-speed-automatic-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/headlight-02-03-scat
Buy this igniter for 185 bucks instead then
#6
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Igniter, Hid
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/auto-parts/2003/acura/tl-sedan/tl-navi-trim/5-speed-automatic-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/headlight-02-03-scat
Buy this igniter for 185 bucks instead then
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/auto-parts/2003/acura/tl-sedan/tl-navi-trim/5-speed-automatic-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/headlight-02-03-scat
Buy this igniter for 185 bucks instead then
See: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...niter&_sacat=0
#7
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Sweet. THen just buy that ebay replacement and plug it into the ballast and hope that'll fix that.
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OP. Tried to message you but I guess you have restriction on PM. You have question on LED light bulb. I have my friend help me install it as he splice some wire. The LED is a lot brighter than the HID. I even installed LED on my foglight as well. I will ask my friend how he wire it up for me. For a set of LED bulb it runs me $90
#9
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OP. Tried to message you but I guess you have restriction on PM. You have question on LED light bulb. I have my friend help me install it as he splice some wire. The LED is a lot brighter than the HID. I even installed LED on my foglight as well. I will ask my friend how he wire it up for me. For a set of LED bulb it runs me $90
On my Corvette, I replaced the halogen headlights with LED lights and it was a world of a difference...but that was plug-and-play.
#10
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Thanks! Just ordered. Is the igniter plug end easy to access on the driver's side by removing the airbox, or does the bumper need to come off? Believe the bumper only needs to come off if you're replacing the ballast, right?