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Old 05-02-2010 | 06:31 PM
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My headlight is out, it is the low beam bulb.
Does anybody know which bulb it is? Is it a normal one or a HID Xenon one.

My car is 2004 and I'm pretty sure is the touring trim since it has leather heated seats and bose, but no bremo brakes.
Old 05-02-2010 | 06:44 PM
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Stock hids are d2r bulbs. Non hids are h7 bulbs... For future reference: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
Old 05-02-2010 | 06:49 PM
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Stock hids are d2r bulbs. Non hids are h7 bulbs... For future reference: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
If they flicker as they turn on they are HID's right?
Old 05-02-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlos8183
If they flicker as they turn on they are HID's right?
I have no experience with xenon bulbs, but yes, hids take a lil' while to warm up to brighten.
Old 05-02-2010 | 07:19 PM
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HIDs have to build up, so when you turn them on, you only see a little lights...then its gradually gets brighter and brighter.
Old 05-02-2010 | 08:38 PM
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I have a spare hid lightbulb I bought , thought I needed a new one but wasn't the case , I can do 30 shipped if u need it , I bought it brand new for 100 dollars. pep boys has it for 120
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