HID Ballast OEM Not Working
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HID Ballast OEM Not Working
My driver side HID Ballast OEM has not been working for a while now, but I finally got time to try out some things.
Problem: The light turns on for a couple seconds and then goes out. If I keep on turning the lights on and off, the bulb will stay on for about 3-5 minutes before going out again and then I can turn the lights on and off again and it will stay on again for about 3-5 minutes.
Things that I have tried.
1) Changed out the bulb. Same issue.
2) Just today, tried another ballast and bulb. Same issue.
3) Only thing that I have not done is remove my passenger headlight and connect it to my driver side and see what happens. I will probably be doing that tomorrow.
I am at the point that if I don't fix it, I am going to throw the light off my balcony.
Any help from any master tech's is appreciated.
Any relays that I can check, or grounding points that I might be missing.
Problem: The light turns on for a couple seconds and then goes out. If I keep on turning the lights on and off, the bulb will stay on for about 3-5 minutes before going out again and then I can turn the lights on and off again and it will stay on again for about 3-5 minutes.
Things that I have tried.
1) Changed out the bulb. Same issue.
2) Just today, tried another ballast and bulb. Same issue.
3) Only thing that I have not done is remove my passenger headlight and connect it to my driver side and see what happens. I will probably be doing that tomorrow.
I am at the point that if I don't fix it, I am going to throw the light off my balcony.
Any help from any master tech's is appreciated.
Any relays that I can check, or grounding points that I might be missing.
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How do you figure its my headlight? I tried a different ballast and bulb already. A new headlight won't do me any good, but maybe after tomorrow if I am end up breaking the **** out of frustration, I'll shoot you a PM.
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Was there any condensation or water issues? if so you will have to remove the headlight housing and bake it and redo the wiring in the section underneath. modsexpress has a kit for like $16 to replace the wiring i think.....
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#12
Im actually having a similar problem but reversed. My drivers light wont initially turn on but if I turn it on and off again it ignites. Does that mean I have to get a new ballast too?
#13
Resurrecting an old thread but does anyone have part info on the OEM ballast? I have a 2007 IS350 and my passenger side ballast is out. I've been looking for info but can't seem to find any.