Anyone know why one of my headlights is reddish-purple? The light coming out of it...

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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:29 AM

Greyhaven7

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Anyone know why one of my headlights is reddish-purple? The light coming out of it...

Just discovered this today...
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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:32 AM

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When is the last time you replaced the bulbs?

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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never... didn't know you were supposed to... they're Xenons

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:37 AM

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take a look at the images I posted tell me if you think that's the problem. How much are bulbs?

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:37 AM

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Well,

Just wondering because when you do replace the bulbs they burn more of a purple color and burn into a whiter blue hue.

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:39 AM

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these have been on for 3.5yrs and just under 50,000mi. This one is suddenly purpleish. Do I need to

replace 'em?

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:42 AM

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Wow, I have never seen that before in a Xenon...>

High pressure gas filled lights run through cycles as they age. Which means the color will change.
You have not done anything with your headlights lately? It may be signs of a bulb starting to fail. I am more familiar with HP sodium bulbs. Which I have seen this phenomenon in before the bulbs fail. I hope this is a little help. Maybe someone else will chime in.