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do HID bulbs turn purple if they're burning out?

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Yep - replaced under CPO coverage..
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Yup, sounds like the bulb will be covered by CPO - going on Friday to have it replaced - only then will I know for sure if I get charged (the service guy said he'll talk to Porsche and said he'll get it to be covered)!
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Yup, sounds like the bulb will be covered by CPO - going on Friday to have it replaced - only then will I know for sure if I get charged (the service guy said he'll talk to Porsche and said he'll get it to be covered)!
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Yup, sounds like the bulb will be covered by CPO - going on Friday to have it replaced - only then will I know for sure if I get charged (the service guy said he'll talk to Porsche and said he'll get it to be covered)!
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Yep - replaced under CPO coverage..
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Tonight one of the 03 C4S headlights turned on fine, was the normal color (blue-ish) for a few seconds, then it goes to a shade of purple/violet. Is this a sign of a bulb problem (hopefully) rectified by a bulb replacement? I searched but I couldn't find anything. Thanks guys!

POST 2Original post

Yes Pinkish/Purple, your Bulb is Kaput... I have one of mine done Under Warranty... It happend after a Wet Trackday...

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thank you sir! I wonder if the US CPO covers such a thing... I'd imagine not... anyone know?

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Quotes source post: 7076180

Im 99% Sure CPO Covers it... Call up your Dealer. All Factory Options are Covered under CPO, and Litronic was an Option....

POST 5Original post

Wow, I'd find that amazing if it was covered under CPO. So many things aren't and bulbs are frequently excluded from post warranty coverage policies. I hope it is for you though!

POST 6Original post

Quotes source post: 7080220

Well Porsche's new CPO Policey that came into effect Jan 2009... its 2 Year Bumper to Bumper, which mean its Extended Factory Warranty... but this new Policey only applies to CPO Cars purchased as of Jan 2009 http://pfaff.porschedealer.com/The-A.../3914/news.php

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yup, sounds like the bulb will be covered by CPO - going on Friday to have it replaced - only then will I know for sure if I get charged (the service guy said he'll talk to Porsche and said he'll get it to be covered)!

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Sounds like my Experiance... I E-Mailed my Service Advisor, took the car in, He himself pulled the Bulb Out and put in a New One and said im good to go... It was not Invoiced or placed on as a Work Order and i found the pic of that day

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did you get it done? im curious

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yep - replaced under CPO coverage.. they even washed the car

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