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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 03:47 PM
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Hey guys,

One of my headlights won't work, I replaced the bulb, twice, but it still won't work.
Sometimes it comes on, but switches off 1-5 minutes later.

I also tried taking the bulbs that don't work and swapping them with the other side, they work fine on the other side.

Is there something else in the pipeline I'm missing that could cause this issue?

I've got a fine for the headlight which is almost half my weekly (net) wage
If I don't fix it soon the car could be taken off the road.
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 04:04 PM
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Could be the ballast...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-3rd-gen-2001-2006/640758-ballast-replacement-question.html
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Ah! Thanks, didn't think of that and I searched all the possible issues and didn't make the connection.
I will replace it as it seems to be relatively affordable and easy (but not quick).
I'll post back if this solved the issue.
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It's likely the ballast, it's not that hard to do but can be a little annoying to get the headlight out of the car, I can make a short video on how to do it if you need to.
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Originally Posted by Striker223
It's likely the ballast, it's not that hard to do but can be a little annoying to get the headlight out of the car, I can make a short video on how to do it if you need to.
That would be awesome.
I'd think it would help many as its the kind of job most vehicles will be up for now/soon.
Mine's got 400,000 clicks on it and I want to see another 2000K at least. Love her
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I had the same thing happen yesterday. I noticed the good ballast would make a buzzing noise when switched on and the bad one was quiet. Ordered
this this
ballast on Amazon so I can get it tomorrow before I get a ticket.

On a side note I kind of like the look of only parking and fog lights, for driving in the rain or fog. Maybe I can rewire the fogs to also have power or ground when the switch is on parking mode.





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