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HID ballast: one unit failed after heavy rains a few days ago

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Old 07-11-2005, 06:16 AM
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Default HID ballast: one unit failed after heavy rains a few days ago

Can these be ordered from the dealer? Archives were unclear on this point. Any other places stock them?

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Old 07-11-2005, 06:35 AM
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Default Since it failed in the rain, I'd wait and see if

it works when it dries out. Ballast is not cheap.
Old 07-11-2005, 06:53 AM
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Default Would it be useful to take the ballast unit apart? I guess it's possible it got wet, since

it sits underneath the headlight and water could be forced through the gap between the light and bumper.

Anything to look out for if I do take the ballast apart? e.g. capacitors that I don't want to touch or I'll get zapped.

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yep, watch out for caps i'd imagine. take apart, let dry out, test. if works: seal
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