HID Problem

blkbmw92 · 04-08-2010, 01:56 AM

hey guys, I have a question about my lights, my left side went out so I replaced the bulb and the light worked and lastnight it went out again. I checked the bulb, ignitor and fuses. So I assume the only think left would be the ballast itself. I disconnected the plug from the connector and there was moisture in the plug, would this ruin the ballast? I'm guessing yes

Thanks in advance

If so I can make an appointment to go into bmw beverly hills or if someone knows how to change the ballast and has one I would rather pay you instead of the stealship.

gizmo83 · 04-08-2010, 11:01 AM

I'd probably buy a headlight off of eBay and replace it with that. It will be a lot cheaper than going to the dealer and it's very easy to change out. All you need to do is remove a few screws to remove the bumper and 4 screws hold the headlight in place. The ballast is screwed onto the bottom of the headlight.

04-08-2010, 01:56 AM	#1
blkbmw92 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	HID Problem hey guys, I have a question about my lights, my left side went out so I replaced the bulb and the light worked and lastnight it went out again. I checked the bulb, ignitor and fuses. So I assume the only think left would be the ballast itself. I disconnected the plug from the connector and there was moisture in the plug, would this ruin the ballast? I'm guessing yes Thanks in advance If so I can make an appointment to go into bmw beverly hills or if someone knows how to change the ballast and has one I would rather pay you instead of the stealship.
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gizmo83 Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	I'd probably buy a headlight off of eBay and replace it with that. It will be a lot cheaper than going to the dealer and it's very easy to change out. All you need to do is remove a few screws to remove the bumper and 4 screws hold the headlight in place. The ballast is screwed onto the bottom of the headlight.
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