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05DC5teg · 08-17-2009, 02:02 PM

Ok does anyone know why one of my HIDs would go all of a sudden turn like a purpleish color?

The other side is the normal color which is 6000k,sort of blueish color! I don't think it is the bulb cause it is lit. Does anyone think it could be the box? I really don't know why it happened all of a sudden...

Apologies ifor the noob question also....

JB'sLGT · 08-17-2009, 10:01 PM

The bulb is going.

Is it one of those $100 kits? This happens somewhat often with them.

russiankid · 08-17-2009, 11:57 PM

To be sure just swap the bulb to the other side. If the problem goes to the other side, its the bulb. If the problem still stays on the original side...its the ballast.

CleanNeon98 · 08-18-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

The bulb is going.

Is it one of those $100 kits? This happens somewhat often with them.

Mine was 63 shipped and works great for a whole year already.

**Alex** · 08-18-2009, 10:05 AM

Most likely bulb. But like the russian above said. Swap bulbs to see if bulb or ballast.

JSpecV03 · 08-18-2009, 11:51 AM

yeah i agree, the bulb is going.

JB'sLGT · 08-18-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Mine was 63 shipped and works great for a whole year already.

Seems like they are hit or miss. I had Apexcone/DDMs which stopped working after 3 months. Now, I have Volts which are working fine for about a year. However, I've seen a couple reports about trouble with Volts also.

05DC5teg · 08-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Well i went to a shop bought 2 new bulbs and now the side that was purpleish is now brighter then the other side wtf... I am going back tomorrow to make sure they are the same K if they are then it is time for a new setup....

AutobahnRacer · 08-18-2009, 08:56 PM

I bought mine at Phily Car Show 2 years ago, ballasts still going strong. Have cheapo Ebay Bulbs, over a year now. All work with no issues.

05DC5teg · 08-18-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

I bought mine at Phily Car Show 2 years ago, ballasts still going strong. Have cheapo Ebay Bulbs, over a year now. All work with no issues.

Mine were actually really expensive and i have had them for just over 2 years now so i can not be to mad they are going. I found a great deal on a new set of ballast and bulbs from my boy so worst case scenario i will just do that....

R22B · 08-20-2009, 09:21 AM

Its one of two things:

1. Your bulb is shot.
2. The ballast is shot and its not giving enough juice to heat up the gases inside bulb enough.

05DC5teg · 08-22-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by R22B

Its one of two things:

1. Your bulb is shot.
2. The ballast is shot and its not giving enough juice to heat up the gases inside bulb enough.

I replaced the bulbs and now the same side is brighter lol....

I am just gonna go to retro solutions and order some digital HID's they come with a lifetime warranty and are much brighter then most i have seen on the road.

lownslow95 · 08-22-2009, 03:32 PM

I have had one issue with my HID's, one bulb went out, and that was after about a year ago. I replaced it, waiting for the other bulb to go out and just get new bulbs.

B-ReN~FrEsH · 09-06-2009, 12:03 PM

best HID's EVER!!! ijdmtoy.com you wont be disappointed! longest lasting too!

russiankid · 09-06-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

Seems like they are hit or miss. I had Apexcone/DDMs which stopped working after 3 months. Now, I have Volts which are working fine for about a year. However, I've seen a couple reports about trouble with Volts also.

My DDM's are going to be a year old in November.

08-17-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
05DC5teg Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philly Member #14348 My Ride: 05 Honda Integra iTrader: (0)	HID troubles...... very annoying! Ok does anyone know why one of my HIDs would go all of a sudden turn like a purpleish color? The other side is the normal color which is 6000k,sort of blueish color! I don't think it is the bulb cause it is lit. Does anyone think it could be the box? I really don't know why it happened all of a sudden... Apologies ifor the noob question also....

08-17-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	The bulb is going. Is it one of those $100 kits? This happens somewhat often with them. __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-17-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	To be sure just swap the bulb to the other side. If the problem goes to the other side, its the bulb. If the problem still stays on the original side...its the ballast. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

08-18-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	yeah i agree, the bulb is going. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

08-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#11
R22B Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Member #5854 My Ride: 88 Merkur XR4Ti \| 92 Mazda MX3 \| 98 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer \| 91 Ford Ranger89 \| 89 Yamaha FZR600 iTrader: (0)	Its one of two things: 1. Your bulb is shot. 2. The ballast is shot and its not giving enough juice to heat up the gases inside bulb enough. __________________ Half the wheels, twice the fun. That's motorcycles.

08-18-2009, 10:05 AM	#5
Alex Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Member #5581 My Ride: 2002 Mitsu Lancer OZ, 1989 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (1)	Most likely bulb. But like the russian above said. Swap bulbs to see if bulb or ballast.

08-18-2009, 07:53 PM	#8
05DC5teg Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philly Member #14348 My Ride: 05 Honda Integra iTrader: (0)	Well i went to a shop bought 2 new bulbs and now the side that was purpleish is now brighter then the other side wtf... I am going back tomorrow to make sure they are the same K if they are then it is time for a new setup....

08-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	I bought mine at Phily Car Show 2 years ago, ballasts still going strong. Have cheapo Ebay Bulbs, over a year now. All work with no issues.

09-06-2009, 12:03 PM	#14
B-ReN~FrEsH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glenmoore, PA Member #8586 My Ride: 2001 Volvo S40 iTrader: (0)	best HID's EVER!!! ijdmtoy.com you wont be disappointed! longest lasting too! __________________ I Will ALWAYS have a set of screwdrivers in flathead, Phillips Head, Torx, Square Bit, and i few others, and SAE and Metric socket sets if anyone ever needs them at Meets. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Q: I melted my pistons because I tried to run 20 more pounds of boost without the fuel to support it. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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