redish headlight on one of the front headlights when on

[tbently]

the last 2 early morning outings have shown a redish/orange color in one of the headlights. Does this mean the headlight has to be changed? I have a 2015 genesis with 82K miles. Original headlights

 

[surprisinguy]

From what I understand, pinkish reddish color means the bulb is going bad

 

[Suburbazine]

the last 2 early morning outings have shown a redish/orange color in one of the headlights. Does this mean the headlight has to be changed? I have a 2015 genesis with 82K miles. Original headlights

It means that oxygen has leached into the arc chamber via the cathode or anode and is mixing with the xenon. Generally the bulb needs to be replaced ASAP because it will be running much hotter than rated.

 

[tbently]

It means that oxygen has leached into the arc chamber via the cathode or anode and is mixing with the xenon. Generally the bulb needs to be replaced ASAP because it will be running much hotter than rated.

I appreciate your input. Thank you. I will take care of this first thing in the morning.

 

[kocyk123]

This color indicates that your bulb is on it's way out. When you replace it, make sure you will replace both sides to guarantee the same color temperature and light output in both headlights.

 

[tbently]

I am going to take your advice on this and replace both sides for $100 a bulb!!!

 

[kocyk123]

Had these on my previous 2007 Acura TL and these are one of the best bulbs you can get on the market and they are cheaper now. I paid almost $170 couple years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/D1S-Osram-Xe...ocphy=9021437&hvtargid=pla-568627950846&psc=1

 

[tbently]

thank you again

 

[dareckibmw]

I am going to take your advice on this and replace both sides for $100 a bulb!!!

Lol.... when I had my '99 bmw 540i, those came with Xenon's, each bulb was like ~$214 iirc

 

[tbently]

Changed both sides headlights, $125/bulb and $150 labor. Did I mention that the front bumper had to come off to access the headlights????!!@!!

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