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HID bulb on then goes out!!!

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Old 03-16-18, 12:56 PM
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Default HID bulb on then goes out!!!

I just put new HID bulbs in about 2 months ago and 1 doesn’t stay on but maybe 45 seconds and then goes out!!! I can turn the lights off and then turn them back on, and it will come on and then go off!!!

Someone please help me!!!
Old 03-16-18, 01:02 PM
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Are they stock spec/size bulbs? Are you getting any errors/lights on the dash?
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Swap the bulbs side to side. If the issue follows the bulb, it's the bulb. If the issue stays on the same side, you have a ballast that needs to be replaced.
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^ what Zmon said.

What brand are the D4S bulbs? D4S bulbs are notorious for having finicky lifespans and color temperatures. Most major/reputable brands last a couple of years on average and have as-advertised/-listed color temps. Most unbranded/generic bulbs have lifespans as short as a few months, and color temps may visibly vary over time.

Could be a case of "you get what you pay for".
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