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Old 04-23-2006, 11:29 AM
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Default Anyone know why one of my headlights is reddish-purple? The light coming out of it...

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When is the last time you replaced the bulbs?
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never... didn't know you were supposed to... they're Xenons
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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?
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Default Well,

Just wondering because when you do replace the bulbs they burn more of a purple color and burn into a whiter blue hue.
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Default these have been on for 3.5yrs and just under 50,000mi. This one is suddenly purpleish. Do I need to

replace 'em?
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Default 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.
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how much would they cost to replace? Where would I buy 'em? Would Warranty cover 'em?
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Default If the light displayed on the road is normal I would not prematurely replace the bulbs...

They will run you around 200$. And I know there are lot more things I would like to spend 200$ on my car.
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$200 for both... or for one?


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