When I bought the car the guy had in some Dynamic Diode lights yellow ones. One failed. Swapped them out for some on Amazon. They lasted 7 months and one failed. Replaced them with more off of Amazon.
Now 1 of them is out again.
Any idea what would cause it?
Any recommendations on new replacement bulbs?
Now 1 of them is out again.
Any idea what would cause it?
Any recommendations on new replacement bulbs?
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same side? try using Philips OEM..
aftermarket ones don't last too long.. my Morimoto's are flickering after a year.
aftermarket ones don't last too long.. my Morimoto's are flickering after a year.
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i've "heard" most aftermarket bulbs only last 1-2 years... so try a higher quality bulb.. Originally Posted by SupermanGPS
I wish I could remember which one failed before.

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I get 2 years out of my DDM tuning bulbs before they color shift and fail.
Honestly...cheap, aftermarket Chinese bulbs...should pretty much explain it all.
There's a reason why the Phillips OEM ones are pricey.
Honestly...cheap, aftermarket Chinese bulbs...should pretty much explain it all.
There's a reason why the Phillips OEM ones are pricey.
I finally remembered where I ordered them from.
Luckily I made an account with them, and called them today. They shipped out a replacement today, with no hassle at all.
Shout out to Diode Dynamics for great customer service.
I just wish the bulbs were not such a PITA to change.
Luckily I made an account with them, and called them today. They shipped out a replacement today, with no hassle at all.
Shout out to Diode Dynamics for great customer service.
I just wish the bulbs were not such a PITA to change.
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I had a headlight bulb burn out in January, right in the middle of nonstop snow and 5 degree temps. I didn't have garage access at the time (couldn't roll the Mustang out) so it was no fun laying in the snow in the pitch black after work trying to change out those bulbs. Originally Posted by SupermanGPS
I just wish the bulbs were not such a PITA to change.

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Phillips bulbs are hard to beat. My 2004 just had its first headlight failure and I bought Phillips replacements off of Amazon.
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You are aware HID bulbs color-shift as they age?Originally Posted by 5150DS
205k, 10 years and still on stock hid bulbs.
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They do still work though.. Point made.Originally Posted by Mustang5L5
You are aware HID bulbs color-shift as they age?
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Mine still look white/blue. I am sure they will explode like my hub did, lol.Originally Posted by Mustang5L5
You are aware HID bulbs color-shift as they age?
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I'm sorry. As much as the situation sucks, that made me Originally Posted by 5150DS
Mine still look white/blue. I am sure they will explode like my hub did, lol.

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The problem is the quality of bulb. most bulbs i have bought off of ebay or amazon either have issues lighting and staying lit or crap out within a year. i've had really good luck with bulbs from this seller on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/ionicparts?_...72.m2749.l2754
They have been on my car for 2 years no, not a single issue.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/ionicparts?_...72.m2749.l2754
They have been on my car for 2 years no, not a single issue.
So it seems the ballast is bad.
Any suggestions on where to get a replacement one of those?
Dealer is only one with it in stock and want almost $600 for it.
Any suggestions on where to get a replacement one of those?
Dealer is only one with it in stock and want almost $600 for it.




