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whats the deal w/ my HID's?

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Old 11-12-07, 10:20 PM
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i noticed when i turn on my headlights about 2 minutes into driving my headlights fliker a little but then it doesnt do it again....only 1 time

its been doing this for about 3 nights now , but it only occurs when i first turn the lights on . . . .and its not from the lights warming up cuz it happens like i said after like 1 or 2 minutes ....

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Old 11-12-07, 10:59 PM
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Possibly the bulb nearing the end of its life. They tend to flicker when they're about to go out.
Old 11-13-07, 10:28 PM
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where can i order some new bulbs? got any good websites?
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Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Phili...spagenameZWDVW

$70 shipped and they're legit Philips. OEM for the GS are D2R style.
Old 11-14-07, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Phili...spagenameZWDVW

$70 shipped and they're legit Philips. OEM for the GS are D2R style.

oh wow i searched this site for answers for where to get these
i ended up buying new headlight bulbs for almsot 300 from the dealer
Old 11-15-07, 08:04 PM
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Do a search on my name and you can find them for about $40 something bux on ebay; unless they went up recently. OEM replacement HID bulbs.
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