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Old 07-10-04, 11:31 PM
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i have stock HID's on my GS300. 99 model....i got into my car one night and noticed the left headlight flickering. i turned off the lights and turned it back on and now my left bulb will not work. i am a bit confused because factory headlights dont usually just blow like that. i was wondering if anyone had the same problem. is it the ballast or the bulb? please help. thanks in advance
Old 07-11-04, 12:08 AM
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maybe you can try to put the pessenger side on the driver side and see how it goes.
Old 07-11-04, 11:42 AM
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i have stock HID's on my GS300. 99 model....i got into my car one night and noticed the left headlight flickering. i turned off the lights and turned it back on and now my left bulb will not work. i am a bit confused because factory headlights dont usually just blow like that. i was wondering if anyone had the same problem. is it the ballast or the bulb? please help. thanks in advance
I had the same problem recently. Mine actually turned a pinkish hue before they started flickering, though.

If it's flickering, your bulb is done. Time to buy some new ones, friend.

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Old 07-11-04, 01:42 PM
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Ebay my friend! You can find a set for under 65.00 shipped for Philips or Osram OEM bulbs. You have the GS, so I would grab a set of D2R bulbs.
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yeah, should get two at the same time (if it's the bulbs problem) otherwise color would be off
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thanks guys i will definately try to fix it tomorrow. i will update you guys. thanks again.
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i cant seem to pull the bulb out. can anyone offer advice?
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okay i think its the ballast. when i turn on my lights i can see the bulb flickering. maybe it could be the fuse you think? someone please help me out. i dont know if its the ballast or the bulb. anyone have any similar problems before?
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