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[sjl264]

Hello all.

My 2.6 CDX has a strange fault the N/S Xenon goes out after being on for approx 10 mins of driving and flickers before it goes out. Error message on dash comes up Headlight/Tail light and the little check logo is lit. Turn the engine off and all lights, switch everything back on and on it comes.
Doesn't always do it and i have sprayed the connectors with a moisture dispersant and this seem to help for a while but the fault is back again.
Ballast pack? Xenon filament? Anyone had this? i would appreciate any help i am spanner efficient but don't want to disturb anything yet.

Thanks

[Jimbob]

any history?  bulbs ever been changed?

its a bit unusual..
Id maybe swap bulbs side to side, see if the problem moves,
then the same with ballast if necessary.

That should help pinpoint the issue.

[sjl264]

Thanks for the swift reply.

No bulb changes since i have owned it.
Do i have to take the headlights out to get to the ballast packs as the n/s it tight for hand space, I understand that they are underneath the pods.

[RobG]

Thanks for the swift reply.

No bulb changes since i have owned it.
Do i have to take the headlights out to get to the ballast packs as the n/s it tight for hand space, I understand that they are underneath the pods.

Yep, lot easier

[sjl264]

Thanks, i will have a go this weekend and let you know.

[duggs]

MAKE SURE you follow the headlight removal guide, especially so you don't miss the hidden front screw.

[sjl264]

Top guide action.....   just had a read and loving the work.