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Problem with new Headlight BULBS!

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Old 09-18-11, 05:45 PM
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Default Problem with new Headlight BULBS!

I just ordered and installed new 4300 headlight bulbs for my 06GS300. The problem is when I turn the headlights on its only on for 5 seconds before both go off one after the other.

Does anyone know what I should do?
Old 09-18-11, 05:49 PM
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Sounds like it could be the ballast, what brand bulbs are they.
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Philips D2R Replacment HID Bulbs 4300k 2x Philips D2R Replacment HID Bulbs 4300k
Old 09-18-11, 06:23 PM
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That's certainly sounds like a ballast issue but it's pretty rare to have both ballasts go out at the same time. If it was a fuse issue they wouldn't turn on at all.

You are going to use elimination logic here to find out what the issue is.

Did both your previous lights go out at the same time?

Are the lights dim when they work for the first 5 seconds?
Old 09-18-11, 07:00 PM
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d2r?!?? 3gs uses d4s bulbs
Old 09-18-11, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
d2r?!?? 3gs uses d4s bulbs
exactly! hope you can get an exchange.
Old 09-18-11, 09:33 PM
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check your wattage on your bulbs, my uncle purchased i believe 65w bulbs instead of the 35w bulbs that our cars take
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Ur using the wrong bulb
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What they said ^
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Thanks guys, just ordered the correct bulbs. I hope this works.
Old 09-19-11, 07:40 PM
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Did u check wattage ratings also? Just in case? lol....
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