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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I have bi xenon hid lights with adaptive. Last year I had a bulb bust so I bought two bulbs at 6000K from a guy from the forum. Just recently my left light doesnt always come on its maybe %50 that it does. If not I have to turn it off then turn it back on may take about 3 or 4 turn offs before it fires up. I just wondering if it is the bulb/ignitor or the ballast? Anyone ever have the same problem? It never flickers or go off while driving. Thanks
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Put back the 'ole bulb (the one not busted) in place of the acting one currently and see how it goes ... that will eliminate the bulb problem. GL!
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
Put back the 'ole bulb (the one not busted) in place of the acting one currently and see how it goes ... that will eliminate the bulb problem. GL!
I thought about that, but the orig bulb is the stock bulb wouldnt it look weird?
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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Owww just to test only ... to see if you still have to do on/off 3-4 times ... if not then you need to replace the 6000K bulb if still doin' the exact same thing then maybe your ballast.

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I thought about that, but the orig bulb is the stock bulb wouldnt it look weird?
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