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Does B6 Xenon ballasts fit B5?

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Old 03-24-2007, 03:47 PM
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Default Does B6 Xenon ballasts fit B5?

I have a Canadian model without Xenons and trying to install HID. Was wondering if a B6 Ballast work with B5 Xenon headlights, either US model or Ecode? I believe not, right?

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Default Id say no. Considering the housings are completely different shapes, but im not positive.

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Default yep, replaced my dying stock ballast a few months ago w/ a b6 a4 ballast off of ebay

fits right in there too
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Default Does it fit right? The housings are quite different, that's why I am a bit unsure....

But in terms of technical spec, is it the same (provides same amount voltage, wattage, same connector)?

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Default Anyone knows?

I also came across the ballast, and leveling motors off a 2002 A4, would that one fit? I don't have the motor in my S4, as it's got Halogens!

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Default its the same size, just a smaller ballast, box wires right up( some minor cutting)

fit in the stock ballast holes perfectly
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Thanks, how much retrofitting and installation time?
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Default 3/4 to an hour if its your first time

its pretty simple really
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