DEPO headlight flickering issues
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DEPO headlight flickering issues
I searched and can't seem to find anyone who's ran into the same issue i'm having with my DEPO headlights...
I bought these DEPO's with auto leveling...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-07...Q5fAccessories they did work fantastically. but I'm getting flickering from the both the passenger and driver side headlights (mainly driver side)... with the OEM frosties i had to replace my passenger ballast b/c my headlight would just flicker and then cut out all together. This time i'll switch the lights on they will work fine and then just start flickering... but not cutting out its like im getting a low voltage and the headlight is re igniting but i'm not getting any error messages on the dash...
if anyone can help thanks in advance... (or if anyone has bought the same headlights i got)
I bought these DEPO's with auto leveling...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-07...Q5fAccessories they did work fantastically. but I'm getting flickering from the both the passenger and driver side headlights (mainly driver side)... with the OEM frosties i had to replace my passenger ballast b/c my headlight would just flicker and then cut out all together. This time i'll switch the lights on they will work fine and then just start flickering... but not cutting out its like im getting a low voltage and the headlight is re igniting but i'm not getting any error messages on the dash...
if anyone can help thanks in advance... (or if anyone has bought the same headlights i got)
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igniter i'd say isn't the issue just b/c they turn on everytime either on Auto or when i manually switch them on.
anyone know how to check a ballast?
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yeah its most likely the ballast, ignitor or the actual bulb itself..
the actual DEPO's shouldnt be causing it to flicker or what not.
the actual DEPO's shouldnt be causing it to flicker or what not.
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Thanks for the help and info... i'll work on this on sunday if i up for it...
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yeah... the guy i bought them from is a pretty nice guy too... he knows his stuff He's helping me narrow the issues down.
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I have the DEPOs but installed HIDs since it did not come with them just regular
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Mine started flickering, too (driver side, too). Could it be the ECU is sensing low voltage like LEDs will?
Sometimes after flickering, it just would not light up at all.
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Mine started flickering, too (driver side, too). Could it be the ECU is sensing low voltage like LEDs will?
Sometimes after flickering, it just would not light up at all.
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I dont understand the doubt?? they are auto leveling... they do move up and down at start up... you can see it happening
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if that happened you'd get a malfunction to check you low beams... your issue sounds like its a bad ballasts...
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I have the exact same issue! It is only the drivers side and doesn't do it when it's cold or first started. It seems like the power is fluctuating and there is no real pattern to it. I did notice that if you already have the windows up all the way but hold the up bottom for the windows, it will keep them from flickering for a few seconds. The bulb won't go out, just high/low flicker and it's driving me crazy. Not to mention it looks retarded at night and must make on coming traffic go "wtf". Very interested in your fix.
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I have the exact same issue! It is only the drivers side and doesn't do it when it's cold or first started. It seems like the power is fluctuating and there is no real pattern to it. I did notice that if you already have the windows up all the way but hold the up bottom for the windows, it will keep them from flickering for a few seconds. The bulb won't go out, just high/low flicker and it's driving me crazy. Not to mention it looks retarded at night and must make on coming traffic go "wtf". Very interested in your fix.
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I did have the frosty xenons and auto level to begin with. No longer have the auto level. The Depos were ebay specials and then modified based on temjins DIY. The kit I used came with new ballast(s) and igniter(s), so they only have a little over a years use.
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i see. i too have the factory frosty xenons. im thinking about buying these auto leveling depo lights but i'm also debating switching over to a 55w ballast. what is the factory connector that goes into your aftermarket ballast? 9006? 9007? HB1? basically what i'm asking is which type do i need to buy if i wanted to replace my factory xenon ballast
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Nothing new as of yet... i have new bulbs on the way (free of charge from Simon, who's the guy that sold me these headlights)
I'll be able to at least narrow it down... I'm temped to put the frosty back on to see if its anything with the ballast? but then again mine are new...
i also am looking in the VW threads, read somewhere awhile back about the alternator causing a low power draw making the headlight relay reignite similar to what i'm facing now... i'll try and post my results but its hard to to do things in 20 degree weather in my garage even with a heater blasting.
I'll be able to at least narrow it down... I'm temped to put the frosty back on to see if its anything with the ballast? but then again mine are new...
i also am looking in the VW threads, read somewhere awhile back about the alternator causing a low power draw making the headlight relay reignite similar to what i'm facing now... i'll try and post my results but its hard to to do things in 20 degree weather in my garage even with a heater blasting.