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Old 09-10-2010, 08:22 PM
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Just got my car back from a new paint job today. everything checked out ok, except tonight when I turned on my headlights, the left xenon has a pinkish tint? Does anyone know where this is coming from? Im already planning on contacting the bodyshop in the morning. Any additional info appreciated.
Old 09-10-2010, 08:29 PM
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What color is your car?
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I could be wrong but I thought that was an indication that the bulb may be on its way out.
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^^^^^Thats what I thought too
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That's a rarely discussed condition that occurs when one or your lights comes out of the closet.
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Originally Posted by mrfva
I could be wrong but I thought that was an indication that the bulb may be on its way out.
My thoughts exactly. What year is your car? Lights might be coming to an end bro.
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the bulb's life is done. PM me for a set of new bulbs.
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My car is a 2004. Both headlights were perfect when it went into the shop. Jus to let you guys know.. I'm talking about the xenon, not the parking lamps.
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Originally Posted by mrfva
I could be wrong but I thought that was an indication that the bulb may be on its way out.
+1 They turn colors when they are failing!
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Time to change the bulb, like many people have mentioned already.
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