Headlight PURPLE!?
05-18-2013, 09:46 AM
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Headlight PURPLE!?
I read on other posts that the bulbs go purple when they are going out? Was wanting to confirm this with everyone....
Purple Headlight
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Purple Headlight
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05-18-2013, 10:07 AM
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That's right.
Mine went out ~2-3 weeks after it turned purple.
You might want to consider these bulbs https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...2/#post1450029
Mine went out ~2-3 weeks after it turned purple.
You might want to consider these bulbs https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...2/#post1450029
05-18-2013, 10:28 AM
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Yah, that's more like pink.
Basically what happens with HID bulbs is that over age, they will color shift upwards and start losing lumen. Your passenger side is basically outputting like crap now and will probably go out pretty soon.
Should also replace them both as a set so you have uniformity.
Basically what happens with HID bulbs is that over age, they will color shift upwards and start losing lumen. Your passenger side is basically outputting like crap now and will probably go out pretty soon.
Should also replace them both as a set so you have uniformity.
05-18-2013, 10:41 AM
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Yah, that's more like pink.
Basically what happens with HID bulbs is that over age, they will color shift upwards and start losing lumen. Your passenger side is basically outputting like crap now and will probably go out pretty soon.
Should also replace them both as a set so you have uniformity.
Basically what happens with HID bulbs is that over age, they will color shift upwards and start losing lumen. Your passenger side is basically outputting like crap now and will probably go out pretty soon.
Should also replace them both as a set so you have uniformity.
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05-18-2013, 11:33 AM
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Looks like D1S, need better picture. If your car is newer than 2004, you should have D1S.
And yes, order it online. Dealer wants over $500 for a set. That is just robbery.
And yes, order it online. Dealer wants over $500 for a set. That is just robbery.
05-18-2013, 11:51 AM
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If you check my post there's a link to a thread that was discussed before. I got ones from ebay (thanks AchtungE60 for the link) for $5 or $10 a pair. Only changed one bulb). The bulb has been in for almost a year, no problems whatsoever. Fitment was perfect as well.
If you check my post there's a link to a thread that was discussed before. I got ones from ebay (thanks AchtungE60 for the link) for $5 or $10 a pair. Only changed one bulb). The bulb has been in for almost a year, no problems whatsoever. Fitment was perfect as well.
05-18-2013, 07:13 PM
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Put the D1s bulbs in and everything works like it did before...bought them from someone local for $70 dollars.