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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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ok guys...this is strange I have a b5 s4 with about 93k on it and tonight I notice the driver head light, HID the color turns pink. As for the passenger side, it's still working fine. Can you guys tell me what is going on because I don't have a clue. thanks in advance.
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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prolly the bulb is going. usually the bulbs will fade about the same. if u do get a replacement, get both at the same time
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Philips told me that they turn from white to yellow before burning out.When my car
had 75K mi. they started changing color. At 112K mi. they became dim, and I
replaced them.
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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thanks guys...I guess this would be a perfect time to up the HID too then...
 
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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thanks guys...do you know what is the temperature of the stock s4 HIDbulbs?
 
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