Headlight Problems :(

[5LTBETR]

hey everyone

the left HID on my s2 rs4 has stopped working.

the globe used to light up but only about half bright..

thel a few flickers..

then it turns off

now wont turn on at all.

i had a spare D2R globe.. plugged in , still no workie

where is the balast on a stagea?

and is there any way to test it ?

cheers

[260tech]

Hi there, you could try bulb(s) from LH offending cct in RH working cct to confirm your bulb(s) are good. Dunno where ballasts are, I have S1, maybe trace wiring back? I should imagine the ballasts would be close to headlamp location but. Also check out diy Stagea section for suggestions if you haven't already.

Cheers GW

Edit: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Xe...l&hl=hid%2A

Maybe helpful?

Edited December 21, 2009 by 260tech

[beardcore]

ballast is on the back of the head light assembly. im almost certain thats where your problem will be

[kidafa]

sounds like the ballast has kicked the bucket mate :-( Their stashed on the back back of the headlights.

You prob will find it cheaper and easier to get a aftermarket drop in kit off ebay

[5LTBETR]

does anyone know if R34 ones are the same ?

when u say the back of the headlight ..do you mean towards the front of the car or where u acces the globe?

[M I K E]

they aren't actually on the backside of the headlight if you want to get technical, cam

if you take the headlight out it is bolted to the inner side of the housing, pretty much between the main headlight unit and the highbeams

and i have a pair of balasts here too from when mine got complied - chuck me an offer

[32TAXI]

Ballast on S2 stagea, between headlight and hi beam - bolted to side of headlight.

Will have to remove headlight to access - remove grill, then hi beam - front bar stays in place

###dont forget bolts from rear of rad support panel###

[5LTBETR]

cheers peoples

ill try it when i get the new balasts from mike.

cheers