johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When I switch on my lights it flashes on for a second, then goes off. It's like it is trying to light up but then fails Does that mean it's broken, or loose connection maybe? If I need a new one, where can I buy one and how much are these things usually...don't tell me...not cheap! Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I had a the same problem. Try switching the bulbs from each side if you get the same effect your ballast pack has gone. Thats what had happened to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 I had a the same problem. Try switching the bulbs from each side if you get the same effect your ballast pack has gone. Thats what had happened to mine Cheers mate, will give that a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Bulb seems fine on the other side of the car, so looks like you were right, my ballast pack is shagged. Now I have the fun of trying to find out where to get a new one. The make is THUNDER BEAM but I can't find a website for them or anything, so I don't know what to do. They seem to be a Jap company (which would make sense, my car is an import) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 sounds like the same thing as me SEE HERE it was the ballast that had gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 buy a set between you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 i had fun trying to find the right one, turns out there are a few ballasts that are identical and just badged up under different names is it this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 sounds like the same thing as me SEE HERE it was the ballast that had gone Yep, just like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 This is mine (only image I could find on the net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 check you have a good earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 sounds like the same thing as me SEE HERE it was the ballast that had gone By the way matey, I'll be in touch with you for a refurb on my lights in the not too distant future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Try also swapping the ballasts around, the ballasts need a minimum voltage to fire up the bulbs, if the voltage is slightly low you'll get flashing or no illumination of the bulb. Connect the ballast and bulbs directly to the battery or swap onto another car, to see if they work. It could be a bad earth or that your battery needs replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Nic, can you get the type of ballast that i pictured above? i swapped mine round and the fault did move to the other side so it must be the ballast sorry for the hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Before you start replacing ballasts check your fuses properly That's what was wrong with mine - the light would flicker on and then off, the relay would give off a loud click. Replaced the right fuse and no problem since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Before you start replacing ballasts check your fuses properly That's what was wrong with mine - the light would flicker on and then off, the relay would give off a loud click. Replaced the right fuse and no problem since. Sorry, Which fuse is it likely to be? Is it a box in the engine bay or in the foot well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Look for the 2 fuses in the engine bay fusebox. As you can see from the attached fusebox layout PDF the left and right lights are 25 & 26, both using a 15A fuse. Good luck and I hope that cures your problem. FUSES_AND_CIRCUIT_BREAKERS.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Look for the 2 fuses in the engine bay fusebox. As you can see from the attached fusebox layout PDF the left and right lights are 25 & 26, both using a 15A fuse. Good luck and I hope that cures your problem. Thanks very much for that mate, will check it tomoz, it's raining (again) here at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I fixed the same problem last weekend, it turned out the fuse on the HID loom on that side was really corroded for some reason... replaced it and it fires up first time. That said I had this problem with my last set of HIDs and it turned out to be the bulb. Check the easy things first though like fuses, loose connections, ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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