2008 Acura TL headlight problem

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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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2008 Acura TL headlight problem

When I turn the car on the headlights would come on and after a minute the passenger headlight would go out. I can turn off car and turn it back on. It does the same thing. I replace bulb with a new one but same thing happen.
After reading the internet about this issue, I determine the problem is the ballast. I decided to go with an aftermarket one. Only problem is the website that sell these aftermarket kit say my car has high and low kit. I know my car uses one bulb for high and low. Can anyone help me what kit I should get?
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Website has no idea what it's talking about. I would not trust that from the get go. Is there a reason why you don't want to stick with an OEM ballast setup? The OEM ballast is phenomenal.


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Can anyone help me what kit I should get?
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Go with OEM.

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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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The OEM TL headlights use some of the best HID components available, deff don't want to go aftermarket on the ballast.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by nttstt444
The OEM TL headlights use some of the best HID components available, deff don't want to go aftermarket on the ballast.
This.

My friend told me to get an aftermarket ballast after my passenger side one died recently... went OEM, worth every penny. It's nice knowing I won't have to worry about ripping apart the front end of the car anytime soon to replace a junky Chinese ballast again.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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Even though I havented had any headlight issues, I have read that the TL's lights and components are some of the best. You might want to check on ebay to see if there are any OEM ballasts on there.
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by turbov8
When I turn the car on, the headlights would come on and after a minute the passenger headlight would go out. I can turn off the car and turn it back on. It does the same thing. I replace old bulb with a new bulb but same thing happens.
After reading the internet about this issue, I determine the problem is the ballast. I decided to go with an aftermarket one. Only problem is the website that sell these aftermarket kit say my car has high and low kit. I know my car uses one bulb for high and low. Can anyone help me what kit I should get?
Thanks
Robert
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Thanks everyone. I will be looking for a new OEM ballast.
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