My factory HID headlights do not look like they're bright anymore and I cant really see anything when it's turned on. Does anyone know what's wrong with it? If it's the lightbulbs then how do I know what kind I need to buy to replace? Also, could it be the Ballast? I don't know anything about HID... Thanks in advance for any replies.
yes theres power but its really low its dim and the light bulbs never been replace i think the guy i bought the car from said he replace one n one of the light looks a lil brighter then the other one
hm thats strange to me as far as one hid being brighter than another. prob be easier just to go to ddmtuning.com and order a new hid kit for $40 than you get ballasts and bulbs
yea i was thinking bout buying the light bulbs cuz i dont know how to install the kit and how do i change out the light bulbs is it the same ways as taking a regulars out?
If you indeed have OEM HID, you don't go to DDM crap!. You can buy used OEM ballasts and ignitors at a decent price. To be honest and not to be mean or anything but if your not sure about the bulb it requires or how to replace it, take your car to a reputable mechanic and have them check out the problem. The best way to access the bulb is to remove the front bumper then remove the entire headlight pod. There's not much room around that area. Good luck.
hey the car i bought from this old guy they bought it brand new 2002 he show me the paper they upgrade it to HID at the dealer n he told me when i bought the car 3 years ago he only replace one hih bulb if i do buy the ballast and ignitors how many do i need n do i jus unpluge the old one n plug in the news ones? thanks guys
Replace your bulbs with quality OE bulbs. the ballasts Nissan uses, (Matsushita) do not like aftermarket bulbs. Unlike halogen bulbs that just die HID bulbs will continuously lose lumens until the electrodes in the bulb are to worn out for the ballast to ignite the bulb.
Sorry I don't have a better picture but does the back of your headlight look like this?. Notice the white-ish cover on the left, does your cap look just like it?.
Ok I was just checking. The headlight you see there is a regular halogen light. I'm thinking if you bought a ballast and igniter off eBay you wouldn't be paying full price for one and you could replace each piece to find what the problem is. Bulbs are kind of expensive thought
Ok I was just checking. The headlight you see there is a regular halogen light. I'm thinking if you bought a ballast and igniter off eBay you wouldn't be paying full price for one and you could replace each piece to find what the problem is. Bulbs are kind of expensive thought
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