how can u tell if the ballast or the bulb is bad on 2gis...the light comes on just a sec...then goes off...should I buy new bulbs?

 

i have the same issue... I'm thinking ballast.. Either that or connection issue...

 

someone has had to have this problem and found out what it was??...dont wanna buy bulbs just yet if the ballast is bad!

 

the 2is oem HID system is finicky, especially with bulbs.

case in point, while there are stories of aftermarket D4S bulbs lasting a good long while, there are also stories of oem D4S bulbs going out frequently.

a good way to find out whether it's your bulb or ballast is to swap the bulbs from side to side. if the same issues persist on the same side, it's possibly the ballast or even the system itself.

if you can duplicate the same issues on the other side after side-swapping the bulbs, then most likely it's the bulbs.

hope this helps.

 

I agree this comment.. I work at LExus tech and the tech told me swap the bulbs and see how the result go

 

ok these were the stock bulbs..and I just took the bad one and swapped sides with the known good one ...and it did the same thing...so it turned out to be the bulb! thanks

 

now where is my money? I help u the answer LOL.. JK... Great JOB!!!

 

^ don't you think credit should be given where credit is actually due?

rselby, if your 2is is still under factory warranty, take it in and have the authorized dealer replace them under warranty.

if not, check the classified section and other websites for oem replacements.

 

it is outa warranty...so I just orderd some new bulbs from hidextra...got a lil discount too....thanks for the help!

 

good call, I had the same issue. My drivers side would cut out almost immediately and it ended up being the bulb. I have seen the bulbs either last a really long time or a really short time like other members have said.