Another Intermittent Headlight Thread

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  1. ru5real

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    Hi. Recently bought a used '04 and having the intermittent headlight issue. From having done limited research, I guess I'm supposed replace the bulb first. I realize it's best to try cheaper solutions first, just wanted confirmation that replacing the bulb actually solved this issue for anyone.

    Just sounds hokey that it's actually a bulb problem, or is this just a cheaper/temporary work around to an expensive problem? Even if it works, should I expect frequent bulb replacements?

    Could ya'll share your experience? Has anyone only had to change out their HID bulb once? Thanks in advance
     
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    Had the intermittent problem, changed bulbs (Phillips from Amazon). No further issues.
     
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    How long ago was that? Thanks.
     
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    Ok
    Ok, Thanks.
     
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    About four years and 100000 miles ago.
     
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    Wow. That's good to know. Thank you.
     
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