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Old 11-21-07, 12:54 PM
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I am having an issue with my HIDs on my GS.

When I turn the HIDs on they come on. And then 5 minutes later the right head light shuts down.

Did this happen to anyone else? Do I need to change my bulbs or is there a wiring issue with my car?

Please help.

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Old 11-21-07, 12:58 PM
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Seems like a problem with the ballast. My friend has a TL that sometimes does it. When he turns on the headlights, one of it won't come on. Then he turns it off and back on and it works.
Old 11-21-07, 12:59 PM
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Would this be covered under warrenty? I but my car used at the lexus dealer. just wondering if this would be covered under the 3 yr warrenty
Old 11-21-07, 01:35 PM
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Should be. Only part on the headlights I was unable to warranty was the housing when it got condinsation behind the lens. Good luck
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Switch the bulbs to the other side and see if it has the same problem. If it does, it's the ballast, If not, it's the bulb.
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possible light going out ... or loose wire .. or connection ...

happens alot with Hids ballests
Old 11-24-07, 02:32 PM
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do you guys know of a good website to buy Replacement HID bulbs
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Same thing happen to me..
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Originally Posted by nyczdave
do you guys know of a good website to buy Replacement HID bulbs

i gave up on sites and got a OEM Philips pair, new for roughly $70 shipped from cheabay. PM me if you need that seller.
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