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What's wrong with my OEM HID? (PICS)

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Old 04-01-12, 11:42 AM
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Update:
So after further inspection, the passenger side is indeed aftermarket. I was able to locate the ballast tucked underneath.

My question now is: what can I do return my light to OEM? Or should I just make both aftermarket? I was planning a retrofit soon, but this changes my plans a little
Old 04-01-12, 12:51 PM
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Looks like they aren't leveled out
Old 04-01-12, 04:13 PM
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I have a set of oem hid bowls. It's a pair. I was asking 50 for the pair.
Old 04-02-12, 02:37 AM
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Guys, instead of getting technical and stuff. Did you make sure that the bulb is properly installed. If its not sitting perfectly in the prongs it will make the bulb (and the light) shoot upward and downward. Do this quick check first. Gl
Old 04-03-12, 08:42 AM
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Are you able to take a picture of the bulb that you currently have installed in your headlights? A picture of the bulb will confirm whether you truly have OEM HID or aftermarket.

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Old 04-03-12, 09:06 AM
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Wait, what is aftermarket? Just the bulb? Or the HID setup? Or the whole headlight??
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thats what wasn't clear to me as well.
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It is very clear. The passenger side is a oem halogen housing with a plug and plug and play kit. No matter how you move the bulb in a oem XENON housing, U cannot get it to shine out of the bottom. It is blocked aka a shield installed. So the drivers is oem XENON the passenger is oem HALOGEN.
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