Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 So I was driving home the other day as it was getting dark and noticed my passenger side dipped beam was not working. Main beam and sides still work as do the indicators etc. This side didn't have a wheel arch lining in which leads me to think of water damage? Could anyone shed some light because I have work Monday night and would rather not get pulled for one headlight working lol. Thank you in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Have you checked the bulb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Yes I've checked the bulb and tried 2 of my old bulbs in there that was working when I took them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Might be worth me mentioning I have check the fuses (although I'm not sure which ones I should be checking lol) I checked the ones behind the battery, the hidden fuse box thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I'm assuming the fuses are ok? If so you may have damaged (fried) the ballast, i don't think they are fully sealed and with the wheel liner missing water has probably got in. Also check to see if there is voltage at the bulb connector with a multi meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Yeah that's what I was thinking. Is the ballast easy to replace/non expensive? Lol. Will teach me for not putting it back in.. Need to find somewhere that sells one and get it asap. Afraid Nissan may be getting a call Monday morning.. ££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 PM Zmanalex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's a good shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 It'll be the ballast, £50-£100 depending on 2nd hand or new. Check eBay and avoid Nissan, it'll be about £200 there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 It'll be the ballast, £50-£100 depending on 2nd hand or new. Check eBay and avoid Nissan, it'll be about £200 there. Unable to find one on eBay or anywhere. Was typing in 350z ballast? Might be forced to go to Nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Try or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 I have pm'd zmanalex shall give Clark Motorsport a try. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATSUSHITA-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-2004-09-HID-XENON-D2S-D2R-BALLAST-/371216383008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item566e387c20 Subaru use the same one 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATSUSHITA-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-2004-09-HID-XENON-D2S-D2R-BALLAST-/371216383008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item566e387c20 Subaru use the same one I OWE YOU A BEER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATSUSHITA-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-2004-09-HID-XENON-D2S-D2R-BALLAST-/371216383008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item566e387c20 Subaru use the same one I OWE YOU A BEER!! Peroni please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Remember to refit the large 'O' right from the old ballast if this one doesn't come with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Fitted a new ballast and still the dipped beam is not working. Any ideas guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think we need to go back to the beginning - have you checked with a meter that there is supply voltage at the bulb connector, is the earth good, are you sure the fuses are good, did you "meter" them? And lastly are you postive the old bulbs are good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I haven't got a multi Meter to check them unfortunately. I will have to contact a friend to see if I can borrow his. The old bulbs were working perfectly fine when removed and have been sat in my room since. Does anyone know exactly what fuses to check for the dipped beams? I just visually checked them all behind the battery. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Did the new ballast come with another ignitor lead? The silver braided one that attaches to the bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Might be worth removing the ballast and bulb from the other light to check if they still work on the opposite side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftyy Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 You sir are slowly but surely gaining beer points.. I shall give this a go at the weekend. Was a close one doing it before work yesterday 😂 And no it didn't come with a new igniter lead. Shall have a multi meter tomorrow so will use that at the weekend and hopefully get to the bottom of it! Hate electrics 😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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