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[M20LSY]

Hi guys,

I recently changed the Xenon bulbs in my 2.5TD with original OEM parts. They were both working fine and looked a LOT brighter and gave far more light on the back roads.

However, the offside bulb has now decided to act up. When I turn the headlights on, both the bulbs fire up in the typical dull-to-bright procedure that Xenon's do. But when the offside bulb reaches it's temperature, it instantly goes out - every time like clockwork!

Does anyone have or has had this problem? All help would be appreciated.

[Welung666]

Try swopping the ballast packs but leave the bulbs where they are. If the problem moves to the other side you've answered it

[M20LSY]

I didn't even think of that. I'll try that when (if) the rain stops. Are the ballast packs an expensive part?

[Welung666]

I didn't even think of that. I'll try that when (if) the rain stops. Are the ballast packs an expensive part?

Not from a breaker on here. BE WARNED they carry a very high voltage, disconnect the battery then switch on the lights (daft as that sounds) and leave it while you get a cuppa. When you're done, switch the light switch off and reconnect the battery

[M20LSY]

Ok thanks for the advice mate. 

Have you had this problem as well then? Or is it just that it's a fairly common fault? I kinda wish I didn't bother changing them over in the first place now.

[Welung666]

Fairly common problem