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Old 02-24-2016, 11:02 AM
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My 2009 Cayenne S has bi-xenon headlights. The right low beam bulb appears pink. I am assuming that the bulb is needing replacement? Just never seen one turn color like that before.
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Old 02-24-2016, 12:30 PM
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Yes, it is starting to go out on you, time to replace.
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Old 02-24-2016, 01:03 PM
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I'd just replace them both, I think it's almost impossible to get them to color match. That way you'll also have a spare in case of emergencies
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Originally Posted by Keith Coe
My 2009 Cayenne S has bi-xenon headlights. The right low beam bulb appears pink. I am assuming that the bulb is needing replacement? Just never seen one turn color like that before.
That's a standard color shift for an aging bulb.
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Thanks folks for the advice. I'll order the bulbs this weekend.
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Make sure you research "fake bulb" from China before buying.
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Get only Genuine, German-made Philips, Osram, OEM Flosser or Narva brand bulbs.
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I bought 100% fake ching chong china Xenon bulbs from ebay. Working perfect :-) Can buy 10 of those to the price of Osram.
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