david_vang

I have my headlights settings set to auto on/off. My right headlight just recently went out, hopefully it's just the bulb that's dead and not anything else.

Now because my garage is very dark, every time I start the car, the headlights turn on. And as soon as I exit the garage, the headlights turn off. This also happens vise versa when entering the garage. On average I usually exit and enter the garage 2 times per day.

Since HID bulbs are meant to last a long time, I'm thinking that since my car is a 2007 model, it seems a little bit early compared to other TL's who still have their OEM bulbs from before 2007.

Should i just leave the auto on/off headlights settings off?

2007 acura tl base. at. all stock

MarcoNorthPolo

HID headlights do need to stay on for a small while until they've warmed up. Having them turn on and then off again can shorten their life for sure. I don't use the auto feature for that very reason. It only takes a second to twist the switch.

david_vang

Damn.. looks like i'm gonna have to just leave it off

feynman314

7 years with the same bulbs is a decent run. Id swap them both out and stop using auto. too unneeded on and off.

david_vang

true true.. not bad at all. yea i do plan on swapping both of them out. anybody have any buying tips.

thanks