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Weird HID bulb problem

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Old 05-11-12, 08:52 PM
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Tonight while driving home the drivers side HID bulb went out and I thought the bulb burned out. Then I got home and turned off the lights and then on again and it worked. What could be the problem since its not a burned out bulb?
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Ballast or loose wire/connection.
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Check the bulb first, it's most likely the problem.
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That was the same problem I had. I swapped the bulbs out with new ones and that solved the problem.
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Probably the bulb.

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Originally Posted by nitrotang
That was the same problem I had. I swapped the bulbs out with new ones and that solved the problem.
Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Probably the bulb.

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^^ I had same problem. Changed the bulb. no problem anymore!
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Always a popular problem with HID bulbs based on my experience. If you play around with your headlight switch it'll come on a couple of times before the bulb decides to give up and die.
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