Xenon Failure on a 9-3 (Pink!!)

[John D9395]

Hi

The nearside Xenon on my 05 Aero has turned 'Pink'.

The lights still self level at start up, when 1st turned on it is standard colour / brightness, but after about 15 seconds it turns 'Pink'. Still quite bright, but 'Pink'.

I am guessing it needs a replacement lamp unit ( not cheap?), but was wondering, do these units have a control unit, if so, could it be that that is failing?

Any help / guidance appreciated.

[okie592]

nope will be the bulb thats going,

i belive they are d2s bulbs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-HID-XENON-D2S-REPLAC...

not the cheapest on ebay but decent quality. replace both or they will look funny, 5000k is oem, 6000k is a bit bluer but i find its the best light imo

[mybrainhurts]

I bought a pair from ebay for a tenner. Ran the car for another two years with no problems.

If it's not the bulb, they have a ballast unit and a starter. One of my ballasts failed. A new factory one was about £350, so I sourced a complete headlamp unit, with ballast, from a breaker for £70.