xenon hid problem!!
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xenon hid problem!!
hey guys i had the stock xenon bulbs on my car.i replaced them with new aftermarket bulbs since the stock ones were losing their brightness.i instaled them both and worked fine.after a while drivers side started to flicker and went out.i came home and tried the fitting the stock bulb back on but it still doesnt work.any ideas wats wrong here?do i have to reset something to make it work or the ballast went out?
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thanks guys
would really like some opinion
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i put some cheap aftermarket ones.do you think this led to it?i swapped the bulbs and ya it doesnt work on same side.so im thinking the ballast has gone out.whats the best place to get one?maybe used?
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Did the bulb break the ballast? I doubt it. Ballasts fail after a while, depending on use.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
In general stick with OEM and steer clear of chinese brands. You'll be replacing them in 2 months, if they even work haha. Take a look at that link and either go with something OEM or try their Morimoto brand. I've been running their bulbs for over 2 years without issues and their ballasts for over 1 year without issues.
Oh and make sure you check the wiring as well before you assume the ballast is dead.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
In general stick with OEM and steer clear of chinese brands. You'll be replacing them in 2 months, if they even work haha. Take a look at that link and either go with something OEM or try their Morimoto brand. I've been running their bulbs for over 2 years without issues and their ballasts for over 1 year without issues.
Oh and make sure you check the wiring as well before you assume the ballast is dead.
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Did the bulb break the ballast? I doubt it. Ballasts fail after a while, depending on use.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
In general stick with OEM and steer clear of chinese brands. You'll be replacing them in 2 months, if they even work haha. Take a look at that link and either go with something OEM or try their Morimoto brand. I've been running their bulbs for over 2 years without issues and their ballasts for over 1 year without issues.
Oh and make sure you check the wiring as well before you assume the ballast is dead.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
In general stick with OEM and steer clear of chinese brands. You'll be replacing them in 2 months, if they even work haha. Take a look at that link and either go with something OEM or try their Morimoto brand. I've been running their bulbs for over 2 years without issues and their ballasts for over 1 year without issues.
Oh and make sure you check the wiring as well before you assume the ballast is dead.
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No problem. Also, if the ballast is dead the other one might not be far behind. If I were you I would replace both of them just in case. Same goes for the bulbs. Always replace them in pairs.
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i just did.it seems im gonna have to change the connectons and it might not fit in the same place too.thats what i really hate about it.
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how did you get the ballasts installed?since we both have w209 it should be the same i assume.does it show when you you open the hood or is it hidden?getting the ballasts to be properly installed is the only issue i have.i oculd get a used oem ballast for 120 or get brand new 2 morimoto ballasts for arnound 50 i think.i really wanna get morimoto but worried about fitment.they even said it over the phone.
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To me it sounds like you would be better off simply getting another OEM ballast. If you go with aftermarket you're going to have to get a wiring harness etc and run the wires. I don't think it's worth the hassle in this case 
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just got the ballast used from ebay.will be installing tomorow.hopefully it will work.robably gonna have to remove the windshield fluid bottle.
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i just realised my left headlight(the side i replaced the ballast) does not move up and down anymore when i start the car.the right side beam moves up and down.any ideas why this is happening?
