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redish headlight on one of the front headlights when on

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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
 
From what I understand, pinkish reddish color means the bulb is going bad
 
tbently said:
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
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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.
 
Suburbazine said:
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.
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I appreciate your input. Thank you. I will take care of this first thing in the morning.
 
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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.
 
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I am going to take your advice on this and replace both sides for $100 a bulb!!!:rolleyes::eek:
 
tbently said:
I am going to take your advice on this and replace both sides for $100 a bulb!!!:rolleyes::eek:
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Lol.... when I had my '99 bmw 540i, those came with Xenon's, each bulb was like ~$214 iirc :D
 
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