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HID (ballast) problem - please help me

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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I somehow missed your thread. Kinda feel stupid now having created another thread for the same problem...

Lucky you, you're just in for new bulbs!!

I want to remove the headlight, remove the ballast and check the internals. Maybe I can service it somehow. Or let it dry if it's wet inside.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Hopefully you can dry out and everything will work out in your favor!
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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yea more than likely your ballast is blown.... sounds like you did all the tests.. i had this same situation not to long ago..
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:02 AM
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Did you replace it with an OEM ballast or an aftermarket one?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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I really don't think there's an aftermarket option for this unless you chop your factory wires.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Yeah that's what I figured. Plus, you'd have to seal the hole on the bottom, drill another hole for the lead to go into the housing and attach the ballast somehow...
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Ooohh I'm having so much fun with my car lately... Not...

I had just replaced the passenger side HID ballast and 3 days later the driver side ballast goes out!!!!!!!!

Just needed to vent... I guess things could be worse...
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 03:21 AM
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I sort of feel you pain...my driverside just went out....holding my breathe on the passenger side.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Yeah, these things go out without a warning... I opened one and they are not servicable. They are completely filled with some sort of silicone to avoid moisture.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 02:05 AM
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you guys are lucky to know it's a ballast or bulb. For me, it's a lot weirder.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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So you tested the ballast & bulb, and they are fine? Did you check the fuses (low beam fuse)?
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