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Aug 25, 2011 | 08:38 PM

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bad HID Ballast?

I have HID headlights in my 97 Camaro. Recently the headlights have started to go off sporadically. I checked the wires for loose connections and didn't find any (but I may need to check more thoroughly.). If the ballast was going bad could it be the culprit? How can I test the ballast to see if it is still good or if it's going out? Thanks in advance.

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Aug 25, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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Is it one light or both lights acting wierd. If its only one, swiitch the ballasts around to rule out the ballast. If not check the connections.

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Aug 26, 2011 | 09:18 AM

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Previously it was both of them. But recently the left one has been stubborn to turn on. I will try what you said when i get home tonight.

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Sep 3, 2011 | 06:39 PM

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It could also be a bad bulb too.

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Sep 4, 2011 | 03:24 PM

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Agreed, switch the ballast around and then the bulbs if necessary to narrow down the fault.

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How long have you had them? if its starting to flicker and the connections are good, ballast probably going out in a couple days

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Sep 5, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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...if its starting to flicker and the connections are good, ballast probably going out in a couple days

Nostradamus.....

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