Expert: Bao V. Date: 12/16/2006 Subject: Headlights
Question I actually need the whole headlight assembly. But does it have to be the same one with the HID or can I use something different? I realy dont want HID because they will get stolen again.
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I have an 99 Acura RL,. The headlights were stolen. I've been trying to replace them but can only found the very expensive one's, IHD's?. I was told that I could put different lights on the car. What other lights are comparable to the car? What should I be looking for? If I put the same lights back in, then of course they will get stolen again
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Hi im assuming they stole only your headlight (bulb). Yes if you want to replace the HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulb from the dealer its $100 for one bulb. Go to Ebay and look for 12000K D2R or D2S HID bulb. They come in pairs for cheap around $40-80 pair. If they stole your Headlight Housing which is the whole headlamp unit you have to go to the dealer and buy the whole assembly.
Answer You cannot use different headlight assembly unit because your headlight assembly is made for HID bulb, hence the connector is different from standard (halogen)ones. Sorry about that, however ebay has the complete left and right headlight for 99-02 RL for only $350, now that's cheap. Search under Acura RL headlight. Ask if it comes with the ballast and bulb for the HID.
