How do I know if my HID ballast is bad?
How do I know if my HID ballast is bad?
Signs That Your Ballast is Bad
- Dimming or Flickering Headlights. If your HID bulb cannot produce its full brightness or strobe periodically, this is most probably a ballast problem.
- Strange Sounds.
- Headlights Not Working.
- Changing Light Colors.
- Constantly Blowing Fuse.
- Damaged Casing.
- Burn Marks.
- Water or Oil Damage.
Do HID lights need a ballast?
All HID bulbs require a ballast, which is sometimes integrated. No LED bulbs require a ballast, although some are engineered to work with an existing ballast. You will find ballast-compatible or “plug-and-play” LEDs that are designed to replace linear fluorescents, compact fluorescents, or HIDs.
Are HID ballast universal?
High Intensity Discharge HID conversion digital ballast are a simple, affordable way to replacement your defective ballast from standard halogens to cutting-edge xenon technology. This ballast is universal fit for all aftermarket HID light bulbs as below.
Can HID ballast be repaired?
If you are wondering why your HID lamp isn’t working, it could be due to the HID ballast needing replacement. It may spark but not fully light up. Fortunately, there is a way to repair it. Purchase a ballast repair kit, read the instructions and either repair or replace the wiring according to the instructions.
What causes a HID ballast to fail?
Common Causes of Ballast Failure In most cases, ballast failure occurs as a result of the surrounding environment. Heat and moisture are great enemies to your HID ballast. When it is too cold or too hot, the ballast can burn out or fail to start headlights. A slight mistake and you will be looking for a new ballast.
Can you fix a ballast?
If you can change out a light switch or outlet you can definitely replace an old ballast that doesn’t work. As I said in the beginning, you’ll save yourself $75 to $90 doing this fix yourself.
How long should a ballast last?
According to the Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association, the average magnetic ballast lasts about 75,000 hours, or 12 to 15 years with normal use. The optimum economic life of a fluorescent lighting system with magnetic ballasts is usually about 15 years.
