About Daniel Expertise I can answer most questions about Acura cars, I know a lot about the RSX all models years 2002 to 2006
Experience I have been racing cars for 8 years and do a lot of mechanical work on Acura's. I have done engine rebuilds, swaps, and hybrids.
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Education/Credentials My education is in Computer Networks but I have been working on cars ever since I had one. I have also worked in car shops and pit crews.
Expert: Daniel Date: 6/4/2007 Subject: re: changing HID headlight in 2000 3.2TL
Question I need to change a headlight on my 2000 3.2 TL. The manual says have it done by a factory trained repair person due to the massive voltage used by the lamp. If I remove the battery cables prior to removing the lamp is there still a shock hazard? I assume there is no capacitor or anything. After I remove the battery cables and I turn my light on and off I want to be sure there is no residualy charge in the lamp assembly.
Thanks,
Bill
Answer Hi Bill,
Think of it like an old style TV with a capacitor even if you try to turn on the TV the power will still stay in the capacitor. If you still want to change the light I recommend wearing rubber gloves and just take your time changing the bulbs. Or leave the negative cable unplugged over night, by dawn the capacitor should be drained.
