OEM HID problem

[mannytrinidad]

Hi guys, i notice last night that one of my stock HID (passanger side), is lighting a red/magenta color. It power on good, but after few seconds, it's get a magenta color. Maybe the bulb will fail soon but i don't know.

Anyone has this problem??

[rjdmmfl1]

Hi guys, i notice last night that one of my stock HID (passanger side), is lighting a red/magenta color. It power on good, but after few seconds, it's get a magenta color. Maybe the bulb will fail soon but i don't know.

Anyone has this problem??

maybe the bulb, maybe the ballast... switch out the light from the other side and see what happens... if it happens with the other light also, you may need a new ballast... if its the light, i suggest replacing BOTH lights at the same time... maybe consider jumping up to 5000K instead of the factory 4300K

On another note, dude, your wheels look hugeand theor only 19"... looks good IMo... how did you drop it like that with just Eibachs? did you cut the springs as well?

[boystar22]

I agree, with swapping the bulbs from the other headlight to see if the problem follows the bulb or not. Generally though when the bulb starts to turn pink its nearing the end of it's life-cycle and the xenon gas has depleted to the point where it's failing to ignite properly.

If it is indeed the bulb that needs to be replaced, replace both the driver and passenger side at the same time so the color matches, or you'll notice that the older bulb (while still white) is pinker than the new one because it is older.

[rjdmmfl1]

I agree, with swapping the bulbs from the other headlight to see if the problem follows the bulb or not. Generally though when the bulb starts to turn pink its nearing the end of it's life-cycle and the xenon gas has depleted to the point where it's failing to ignite properly.

If it is indeed the bulb that needs to be replaced, replace both the driver and passenger side at the same time so the color matches, or you'll notice that the older bulb (while still white) is pinker than the new one because it is older.

yeah, what he said

[mannytrinidad]

maybe the bulb, maybe the ballast... switch out the light from the other side and see what happens... if it happens with the other light also, you may need a new ballast... if its the light, i suggest replacing BOTH lights at the same time... maybe consider jumping up to 5000K instead of the factory 4300K

On another note, dude, your wheels look hugeand theor only 19"... looks good IMo... how did you drop it like that with just Eibachs? did you cut the springs as well?

Thanks for the info!

This photo was taken by the store that i bought the rims and tires, and they drop it a bit more with photoshop for a more agressive look. They uploaded the photo in their site.

This is a real photo of the car:

[mannytrinidad]

I agree, with swapping the bulbs from the other headlight to see if the problem follows the bulb or not. Generally though when the bulb starts to turn pink its nearing the end of it's life-cycle and the xenon gas has depleted to the point where it's failing to ignite properly.

If it is indeed the bulb that needs to be replaced, replace both the driver and passenger side at the same time so the color matches, or you'll notice that the older bulb (while still white) is pinker than the new one because it is older.

I read that i have to take off the bumper to change a bulb??!!!! That's weird..

My car have now 25 months...and i never read that problem before with stock HID..

Seems that i have to take off the bumper and do the test..

Thanks again...!!

[rjdmmfl1]

BOOOO to them for faking me out with the photoshop pic...

[boystar22]

I read that i have to take off the bumper to change a bulb??!!!! That's weird..

My car have now 25 months...and i never read that problem before with stock HID..

Seems that i have to take off the bumper and do the test..

Thanks again...!!

You can also take the wheels off and pull the fender liner back and get to the bulbs through the wheel well rather than taking off the front bumper. It's still a pain but much simpler.

[mannytrinidad]

BOOOO to them for faking me out with the photoshop pic...

Sorry if the photo offend you. This is a better photo: and it's real!



Looks amazing anyway!! I love my rims!!

[mannytrinidad]

You can also take the wheels off and pull the fender liner back and get to the bulbs through the wheel well rather than taking off the front bumper. It's still a pain but much simpler.

Well, seems simpler...Thanks boystar22!!

[Richice87]

hey bro just wondering what is the actual size of both of your tires from front to rear...?? thnx

[mannytrinidad]

hey bro just wondering what is the actual size of both of your tires from front to rear...?? thnx

Hey! Here is the specs:

Front - 19x8.5 with a 235/35/19 NANKANG tire - 45 offsetRear - 19x10.5 with a 275/30/19 NANKANG tire - 58 offset

More info and more photos here:http://forums.altimas.org/zero...yself




Modified by mannytrinidad at 9:56 AM 2/4/2010

[mannytrinidad]

maybe the bulb, maybe the ballast... switch out the light from the other side and see what happens... if it happens with the other light also, you may need a new ballast... if its the light, i suggest replacing BOTH lights at the same time... maybe consider jumping up to 5000K instead of the factory 4300K

On another note, dude, your wheels look hugeand theor only 19"... looks good IMo... how did you drop it like that with just Eibachs? did you cut the springs as well?

By the way and back to the thread :

I took the car to the dealer and they order the bulbs and the transformer and next week they will install everything for free!! I have only 500 miles next to the end on my warranty so with a help of a friend , they cover the issue, and not only the HID's, they change the pads (all 4), torned the disc brakes and the whole kit, the alternator belt and tensor, front bushings...All for free!!!!!

My car is new again!!!!

[mannytrinidad]

Where i can buy only the 5000k bulbs?? I found a lot of HID kits, but i want only the bulb to replace my 4300k..I found a lot of H11 or other model, but nothing like D2R..

Also, i read problems with auto light swich when changing bulbs..I only plan to change the bulb to 5000 or maybe 6000k. Thanks.