Is my headlight bulb about to go?
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Is my headlight bulb about to go?
Noticed this morning that one of my headlights is turning a little more purple in color than the usual white.
Turned off the headlights for a moment, turned them back on and it was the white color at first but after about 10 seconds began dimming.
Is this a sign that I need a new bulb? If so what is the best source for one?
Turned off the headlights for a moment, turned them back on and it was the white color at first but after about 10 seconds began dimming.
Is this a sign that I need a new bulb? If so what is the best source for one?
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Generally color changes or flickering are signs that a bulb is about to go.
HID bulbs (I'm assuming you have Litronics) should be replaced in pairs because the color and light output of an HID bulb changes significantly over it's useful life.
I bought my last set from Pelican Parts.
HID bulbs (I'm assuming you have Litronics) should be replaced in pairs because the color and light output of an HID bulb changes significantly over it's useful life.
I bought my last set from Pelican Parts.
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Noticed this morning that one of my headlights is turning a little more purple in color than the usual white.
Turned off the headlights for a moment, turned them back on and it was the white color at first but after about 10 seconds began dimming.
Is this a sign that I need a new bulb? If so what is the best source for one?
Turned off the headlights for a moment, turned them back on and it was the white color at first but after about 10 seconds began dimming.
Is this a sign that I need a new bulb? If so what is the best source for one?
For any bulb I replace in pairs.
I've bought replacement bulbs from the local Porsche dealer parts counter but there are of course online sources of parts as well.
Sincerely,
Macster.
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Thanks guys!
I found them on Pelican for about $70 a piece, does that sound reasonable? I'll also call the dealer and see what they have for a price as well. Might just be easier to head down the street to pick them up.
I found them on Pelican for about $70 a piece, does that sound reasonable? I'll also call the dealer and see what they have for a price as well. Might just be easier to head down the street to pick them up.
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If you're not... I would recommend you become a member.
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Thanks again!
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Well it went out today so I had to go to the local auto parts store and pick up a set.
I tried the dealer first but they didn't have them in stock so they just suggested going to any parts store. I did and was able to pick them up for around $80 a piece. Sure it's more expensive but with the weather we've had here I really can't be driving around with one headlight for too long.
I tried the dealer first but they didn't have them in stock so they just suggested going to any parts store. I did and was able to pick them up for around $80 a piece. Sure it's more expensive but with the weather we've had here I really can't be driving around with one headlight for too long.