When I turn on the lights it comes on for a few seconds, turns purplish, and shuts off. Is the bulb bad? If so where can I get a replacement and how much are they? I am under warranty but trying to avoid the dealer. Thanks in advance.

 

wow..i thought these things were supposed to last really long...it could be the ballast or the bulb, or even a bad harness...sorry but HID lighting isnt exactly my specialty and i'm just taking a wild stab at it...if you're under warranty, i would say just take it to the dealer (yes i know they are a PITA..i have had tons of bad experiances) because they will diagnose the problem and hopefully fix it...

 

I have an appointment with the dealer on tues.

 

I think the connection between the bulb and connector is loose. I had HIDs on my Accord (aftermarket Philips kit) and I when was testing it, I didnt attach the bulb to the connector securely, and the bulb did the same thing yours is doing now. Just take a look behind the headlight housing, and see if you find anything unusual.

 

i was going to suggest the same thing before taking it to the stealer...THEN if you cant find anything wrong, go ahead and get it looked at professionally...

 

I'll check it tonight. Thanks

 

HAd the same problem...my ballast was screwed up from changing my bulbs so many times. Replaced it last night and now it works fine.

 

same problem should be ballest

 

How much are they? Are they a dealer part?

 

I bought mine off an org member for $40. You can get it at the dealer or look if anyone is selling on ebay.

 

Thanks, I'll let the dealer pay for this one.

 

so i guess it was just the bulb huh? i had messed mine up trying to do the DDE install, the bulb touched the metal and POOF it was gone. I'll be suprised if they pay for it. I tried saying i didnt touch it but they insisted i had to pay

 

Dealer just called, said it was the bulb, covered under warranty.

 

Cool..........
How did the bulb cost the dealer???

 

What do you mean?

 

how much are the bulbs???

 

I don't know, its no charge to me, I am still under bumper to bumper warranty.

 

thats good, just wanted to know if i eva had to change hids, but after i posted the question i found them on ebay....