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Old 10-26-07, 09:54 PM
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So i was driving home from work tonight, and i noticed that one of my bulbs were not on ! I havent done any modifications to anything, but it seems liek somethign is loose, or a bad stock ballast. i think i've stumbled on a problem similar to this but i couldnt find it in the forum. Has this happened to anyone else?

I just tried to test it again, and it seems to be a intermittent problem. Sigh, i guess another trip to the dealer
Old 10-27-07, 12:50 PM
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Keep us updated as to what the problem may be......
Old 10-27-07, 01:15 PM
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Nice, time to put some 5000K bulbs in there!
Old 10-27-07, 03:07 PM
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i'd like to replace the bulbs, but first i'd like to see if the dealer can do aynthing about it. this should be covered under warranty, no? i mean the car is only a year old..
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Originally Posted by IS350ty
So i was driving home from work tonight, and i noticed that one of my bulbs were not on ! I havent done any modifications to anything, but it seems liek somethign is loose, or a bad stock ballast. i think i've stumbled on a problem similar to this but i couldnt find it in the forum. Has this happened to anyone else?

I just tried to test it again, and it seems to be a intermittent problem. Sigh, i guess another trip to the dealer

i am having the same problem right now w/ my stock HID. the right bulb would turn off every now and then. it would come back on if i turn it the headlight off and then back on again. when it comes back on, it doesn't seem to be as bright as the left side. i am hoping that it happens more consistently so i can take it in for service.
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take it back to the dealer and get a new set?
make sure they replaced them in pairs...or else you might have color difference...
Old 10-28-07, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by since5oh
i am having the same problem right now w/ my stock HID. the right bulb would turn off every now and then. it would come back on if i turn it the headlight off and then back on again. when it comes back on, it doesn't seem to be as bright as the left side. i am hoping that it happens more consistently so i can take it in for service.
I'm having same exact problem, with my passenger side. I also have condensation in it. Maybe that's the problem? Will they replace my headlight under warranty?
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My passenger side bulb went out about 6 months ago. I took it to the dealer, they replaced it with a new one. All under warranty. Simple as that.
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hate to resurrect a thread, but figured I'd chime in and let everyone know the passenger side bulb was/is doing the same thing to me. it wouldn't come on, so i flicked it on and off a couple times--after that, it came on, but not as bright. I'll be taking it in tomorrow or wednesday to have them look at it.
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Dealer replaced my passenger side headlight unit including the HID under warranty. I was afraid the color of the HID would be different than the driver's side, but it was perfect.
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Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi
My passenger side bulb went out about 6 months ago. I took it to the dealer, they replaced it with a new one. All under warranty. Simple as that.
I agree with my <3
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im having this problem now, should i worry about having aftermarket parking lights and drl's?
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