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Old 11-23-11, 05:44 PM
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What's up guys. I've got an issue with my projecytor lights. Seems that when they turn on they're just fine but as time goes on the driver side light begins to take on an amber hue until it almost looks like a really bright halogen. any idea whats going on? I had to have the balast replaced a bit ago because the lamp would fade and eventually go out over time. I'm really hoping I don't need to have that done again. I'm praying it's just a wiring issue but, knowing my luck :/
Old 11-23-11, 06:01 PM
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Maybe it could be your bulb?
Old 11-23-11, 06:09 PM
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It's a possibility. But like I said It works just fine when I turn it on, it only loses color/brightness over time. I would think a faulty bulb would start faulty and stay faulty rather than gradually lose power. But I could be wrong, my buddy suggested a bulb switch to find out, might be worth looking into...
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When bulbs are changing color that usually means they're burning out. Probably the bulb. If you want to, swap bulbs and see if it changes sides or stays on that side.
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Originally Posted by 1sicklexus
When bulbs are changing color that usually means they're burning out. Probably the bulb. If you want to, swap bulbs and see if it changes sides or stays on that side.
...and this is why we have smart people. Thanks sicklex, I'll do that tonight. fingers crossed.
Old 11-23-11, 06:52 PM
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^ Was just going to say that. In all likelihood, it's the bulbs. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Kingdavid
...and this is why we have smart people. Thanks sicklex, I'll do that tonight. fingers crossed.
Good luck buddy, keep us posted.
Old 11-24-11, 10:03 AM
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my benz had same problem. Looked at the headlight connector and it was all messed up. Replaced the benz connector w/a generic from autozone, the problem was resolved and working fine since 2010http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVmEwlz4zs

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