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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Had my HIDs fitted a few months now. The other day I noticed that one was out on main beam (bugeye OE lights) and now it just flickers! does anyone know if the bulbs goosed or if its the ballast that on its way out?

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Sounds like the ballast. You can swap them over to make sure.

Where did you buy them from?
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Thanks bob, bought them local to me, in Glasgow. Will try swapping them around and see. What I did notice was that one of the ballast had came loose from its mount so i may have goosed it by the vibratations?.

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Possibly, or a manufacturing defect.


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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Cheers for the help, I'm sure my local seller will change it if it is!

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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If it's been vibrating, check that the connections to it are still tight.

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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probably the ballast fecked,they do not like vibrations
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