fxcarden

My passenger side bulb went out. I looked around for instructions on replacing the bulb and all I could find was instructions to replace the entire assembly, which involves things like removing the bumper.

Please tell me I can just replace the bulb, and if someone could point me to the instructions for that, I would really appreciate it.

218TL

search......garage....

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-hid-bulb-change-w-o-bumper-removal-3g-garage-g-004-a-598853/

fxcarden

Thanks.


I swapped the bulbs from side to side, and the "bad" bulb worked on the other side, and the "good" bulb did not work. So, that means it is either the igniter or the ballast.........correct ?.

Next question....is there an easy way to test these components to see which is the failing one.

Thanks again.

csmeance

The ballast and igniter are one piece if I'm not mistaken with the 3G TL.

fxcarden

My local dealer says they are separate parts each going for about $230.

Anybody ?

shftl

acuraoemparts.com:

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

What acuraoem calls the "igniter" the service manual calls "the socket." There is also the "control unit." Don't know which contains the ballast. They're both pretty pricey.

fxcarden

Well I wound up going to the dealer, and they said I need the INVERTER (BALLAST), and the IGNITER. Each part is about $220, and 2 hours labor. $650 for the whole job.

Jeez.