Driver Side HID went out tonight, VERY UPSET any reasons why!?

JDM_Teggy

JDM GSR
i was at a meet tonight, when all of the sudden my driver side HID headlight
was flickering... then all of the sudden went out. I have no idea why. i turn the headlights
off, & it will flicker for a few then go right off.

Someone help me! /:
 

jznsn2u

Active Member
What brand Hids do you have? I think DDM have life time warranty. I would check the bulb and the wires then replug them up. If that doesn't work I would scissor kick it and initiate hadoken on it.
 

JDM_Teggy

JDM GSR
not sure, they were in the GSR went i bought them.

you think i could have shorten the ballast?
 


mirrorimg

Well-Known Member
Swap bulbs left to right, right to left. You will be able to determine whether its the ballast or bulb that way.
 

GA TEG

New Member
mine just went out after 1.5 years. Only one bulb.

Just gotta order a new set of bulbs. I was wanting to try 4300k over the 6000k I had so what better time....
 


BeatBox

Real Good!
jznsn2u said:
. If that doesn't work I would scissor kick it and initiate hadoken on it.
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hahahaha ill try that next time one of my bulbs goes out!

mirrorimg said:
Swap bulbs left to right, right to left. You will be able to determine whether its the ballast or bulb that way.
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x2 try that ^ ^ ^ sounds to me like its bad ballast, mine was doing that adn it WAS the ballast.

ballast would be alittle more expensive to replace because they usually sell bulbs but not ballast separately. if its the bulb around $12 plus shipping will get u a new set :)

try it and let us know how it goes!
 

Joshmmc

New Member
Definitely do the little bulb switcharoo trick. If it's the bulb, you'll obviously replace the pair, but I notice a lot of people that don't apply the same sense to replacing a shot ballast. If your kit is getting a bit old and one of your ballasts went, then you may as replace the pair. When I tried to replace only my broken ballast, I had an asymetrical light system. My new ballast warmed up faster and the light was brighter. Plus, my second one died a month later. If your kit is brand new and has a warranty, then you probably just got one unlucky ballast and you're best off just having them send you a replacement, but if your kit has some time under it's belt, you may as well upgrade. The thing about buying a pair of ballasts though, is that you may as well buy a kit. So truly, if you do find that it's your ballast, I recommend you just get a new kit. Especially when you can get a good one from DDM for $25 plus shipping. Then you know all your stuff is new, and you even get to change your bulb colour if you feel like trying something new.
 

kidcrash603

HID Guy
Sounds like a failed ballast. If the non working bulb works on the other side you've found your culprit.

let us know if we can help you!
 

Rich-PMS

New Member
Do your research on DDM before just buying their kit because if the price. Alot of people are haing parts fail on them recently. Seems the manufacturer made a bad batch
 

suspendedHatch

Legalize Illegal Aliens
Could also be bad wiring habits. If you cut corners on your wire connections, then the electronics will fail prematurely. Nothing like weak and intermittent power and ground connections or added resistance to destroy your electronics.

A bad alternator regulator will also destroy HIDs. They tend to be more susceptible than standard headlights.
 

sleepybrown

New Member
i bought bought 2 brand new super compact ballast off ebay.....xentec 35w ballast mine lasted 2.5 years but they died new years eve and now the driver side headlight wont even work period....fucking wiriing
 
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