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Shorted HID Headlight Ballast

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Old 01-05-07 | 10:38 PM
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Question Shorted HID Headlight Ballast

Hello All! I recently bought a pair of OEM HID lights for my 2000 GS300. The one ballast measures a short (0 Ohms) across the connector, so I don't want to plug it in. The other one measures (1 Meg Ohms), this one I plugged in and it works fine. Do you think I need a new ballast? The P/N is 85967-30031. Where can I get one at a reasonable price? Thanks in advance!!
Old 01-06-07 | 09:34 AM
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plug in the 0 ohms and see if it works, if its dead, ebay is usually the cheapest.
Old 01-06-07 | 10:24 AM
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You might of blown the internal fuse. Yes there is one, but it's pretty hard to replace. Your best bet will be to buy a new ballast off ebay. Shouldn't be more than $150.
Old 01-15-07 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks guys, I have one on the way!!
Old 08-15-07 | 02:48 PM
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I had the problem with my 2000 GS300 driver side low beam. I've checked both fuses and bulbs and pretty sure they are still good, because I did bought a brand new OEM set of light bulbs. Would you please advise me what to do next ? Connections / Ballast / Hardness ? By the way, how did you fix yours ? Thanks.
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I got my pair of replacement ballast from ebay for $51 with shipping and all and its been working great! ebay ftmfw
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