Xenon headlight ballast
10-25-2011, 06:34 AM
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My headlight went pink then dark. Consensus on our Forum is the bulb. However, one member suggested it might be the ballast. I have looked thru Bentley's and I can not find the headlight ballast. Thank you for your assistance.
10-25-2011, 07:49 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i with sport and premium package.
The ballast is attached right under the headlights housing. It's the larger rectangular module. The smaller one.is the ignitor.
10-25-2011, 07:57 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I,Space Grey,Hud,Cold Weather,M - Sport, matched GP Thunder headlights and Fogs,,Smoked Badges, Night Vision, Heated Seats,Rear Sunshades, Aux Audio, SAT, NAV, Black Grills, Sprint Booster, Dinan Cold Air, Stage 2 Dinan Software.....More to come soon
Before you go chasing your own tail swap none working bulb with working bulb and see if it lights up from that point you know what to do. Ballast rarely go out I have replaced maybe 10 or so since the introduction of the xenon head lights in BMW cars!
10-25-2011, 09:35 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
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Swap the bulbs and see if the problem moves to the other side - if so, bulb is the problem. If not, ballast is the problem.
Swap the bulbs and see if the problem moves to the other side - if so, bulb is the problem. If not, ballast is the problem.
10-25-2011, 02:52 PM
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10-25-2011, 08:29 PM
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Please forgive me if I confused you. When the "stealership" quoted me a price of $249.00 for just the bulb I knew this was going to be a DIY job and I want to get it right. I love this car and I don't want to screw it up.
Thank you.