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Old 05-27-2011 | 06:07 PM
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Hids turned pink

I have a 06 Acura TL. My left HID turned pink/purple. Does anyone if they are dying or its a problem that can be fixed?
Old 05-27-2011 | 06:43 PM
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It could be ballast, but more than likely it could just be the bulb. Switch the left bulb with the right bulb and if the bulb is still pink once switched then it's the bulb. When switched if the bulb goes back to normal then it's your ballast. You can get replacement bulbs and ballast from theretrofitsource.com $45 for both bulbs, good quality. I haven't had any problems yet with my ballast and bulbs that I purchased from them. Also bulb color turns pinkish towards the end of there life cycle.

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Old 05-27-2011 | 10:26 PM
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Probably the bulb going. You should consider replacing both at the same time.
Old 05-28-2011 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AcurazinesFinestTL
It could be ballast, but more than likely it could just be the bulb. Switch the left bulb with the right bulb and if the bulb is still pink once switched then it's the bulb. When switched if the bulb goes back to normal then it's your ballast. You can get replacement bulbs and ballast from theretrofitsource.com $45 for both bulbs, good quality. I haven't had any problems yet with my ballast and bulbs that I purchased from them. Also bulb color turns pinkish towards the end of there life cycle.
Do you know if the "theretrofitsource.com" website if their 6000k bulbs are the good quality, meaning are they really bright or you dontk now?
Old 05-29-2011 | 03:01 AM
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Give them a call or check there bulbs and ballast videos on YouTube. I have 5k and I love them a pure white light. I don't know about their 6k but people compare them to PHILIPS which is a very good brand.
Old 05-29-2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AcurazinesFinestTL
Give them a call or check there bulbs and ballast videos on YouTube. I have 5k and I love them a pure white light. I don't know about their 6k but people compare them to PHILIPS which is a very good brand.
thanks man. I ordered the Phillips the 6k I'm going to get them next week. They were a bit pricy.
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