Clean06TL

My 06 TLs headlight seems to be going out? when i turn them on they look fine for a few seconds then the light dims to a pink color? a tech where my wife works (local Honda dealer) said that it might be the ballaster
Any ideas whats the fix? i have an extended warranty but Acura told my wife it only covers certain components?

bforbrian

iTrader: (11)

It's either the headlight bulb or the ballast.
You do not need to fix this at the dealer since they will charge you a ridiculous amount for such an easy job.

Find someone local to help you out if you do not know how to change either of these items.

csmeance

Pink light means that your bulb has reached the end of it's light. To confirm you can swap the bulb from the other side over and see if it's pink and vice versa.

If you do end up needing a new bulb, your best bet is to buy a good QUALITY set of bulbs (replace in pairs) such as the OSRAM CBI bulbs or the Philips 85122+ bulbs.

Clean06TL

i thought that these bulbs where a "pia" to remove cause of the HID nature, ill look into it this weekend, if its just a simple swap ill do it myself.

Ill try and swap them out to see if its the bulb? Can i purchase these bulbs locally or dealwer specific?

Thanks guys for the advice!

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Definitely the bulb "pink eye" is your warning. If it were a ballast problem your lights wouldn't turn on at all.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=27

Clean06TL

Wow! thanks for the link! my wife supposevely is paying $125.00 per bulb, her cost (employee discount) thru the dealer.

Clean06TL

What is required for the removal of the headlights? this local Honda dealer my wife works at is saying that the bumper has to be removed

04TLnewbie

iTrader: (3)

front bumper and the headlights themself

coykiam

or you can go thru the wheel wells...i think there are several threads regarding it

dwb993

iTrader: (13)

You will also need a Security Torx #20 bit, available from Autozone, etc.

paperboy42190

iTrader: (7)

i followed a diy here and borrowed a t20 torx bit from my friend....and when i got to my headlights, it wasnt t20!! i had to improvise and use a small flathead to get the screw out, afterwards i used a regular philips screw to replace it.

Clean06TL

Got it done yesterday what a pia! just to replace a bulb that is probably the worst disappointment ive had in the 2 years ive owned the car? Other then that love the car