2k5_AcuraTL

Hello. My left headlight has been having this problem where it won't come on right away with the right headlight or sometimes it won't even come on at all. I'd have to turn the headlights off and on a few times for it to come on. I want to take it into the dealership to get it fixed, but I did the Accord fog light mod and was wondering if that is going to void my warranty since I spliced into the stock fog light's wires.

KB1Spec

iTrader: (4)

try a better fuse wattage.....if its 15...try 20 (for the foglight that is)

2k5_AcuraTL

Oh no, this problem with the headlight has been happening even before I did the fog light mod.

bzyrice

iTrader: (10)

maybe the ballast is going bad? try switching the bulbs between the 2 headlights.. that should help figure out if it is the bulb or the ballast.. not sure if the fog light mod has anything to do with it since it is only happening on one side.

2k5_AcuraTL

Oh I was wondering if them seeing that I spliced into wires would they void my warranty?

TL1999

take it in and see what happens...good luck

Locksmith

why did you splice into the fog/headlight wires?

ifirahse

iTrader: (6)

+1. The worst they can do is say no.

Jays_04TL

I had the same problem bro. I took my TL to the dealership and got charged
about $1,000. Dealership said they replaced the HID bulb, Ballast, & Main unit.
The HID bulb itself was $345.00 (from the dealership). So yeah I was
PISSED OFF when I saw that price tag. But I had to do it. Did not want to drive
around with a headlight out. It sucked for me but I would take it to an
Acura Dealership. That would be your best bet.

Side note: I think all it needed was a new ballast but hey....

rp_guy

you paid $345 for one bulb? hahhaahh.. ebay 85122+.. the best d2s bulb you can buy right now.. 2 for $100 shipped
i hope you got headlight fluid with that

Locksmith

I can get HID kits for $250 all day

bzyrice

iTrader: (10)

seriously try switching the bulbs from either headlight.. its not that hard to switch a light bulb over.. it will tell you if you need a ballast or a bulb.. then just go from there.. if you know how to splice wires then IM sure you can take out the bulbs!

stillhere153

iTrader: (1)

i know nothing about hid kits/ballasts and lights... but I do know what some of the members have already replied... it is the bulb... that is what happens when the bulb goes out...

and as for jays 04 tl paying that much for a bulb... they saw him coming and wrote "CHARGE ME 10 TIMES MORE" on top of his service write up

Jays_04TL

I asked for an extra pint. LOL
Yeah and I wanted to replace my other bulb too.
I had a set of KAIXEN 6000k's at the time of the
repair. I wanted to replace my other bulb to match but I didnt
want to order it thru the Dealership. Trust me after I saw
$345.00 I wasnt interested in having the Dealership change
my other bulb. I knew the Dealership they was gunna
give it to me raw. I ordered a pair of Phillips 4300K off of Ebay
for $89.00 for replacements. I put the other bulb in myself.