HID headlight problem
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HID headlight problem
Has anyone had any problems with the ballast on the HID headlight? I installed one two years ago and now the low beam won't start. It flickers for a few seconds and then goes out completely. I turn the switch off and back on, the same thing happens. The high beam works but not the low beam.
Any help would be nice. I have got a part number from OSRAM for the ballast. It's $92 + shipping.
I would hate to think I will need to buy a new ballast every couple of years.
Here is a photo of the ballast...
Any help would be nice. I have got a part number from OSRAM for the ballast. It's $92 + shipping.
I would hate to think I will need to buy a new ballast every couple of years.
Here is a photo of the ballast...
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
The link above is to the light at Harley-Davidson.com
or a part number is 68094-06C
This is the light that I'm referring to on the above post.
The link above is to the light at Harley-Davidson.com
or a part number is 68094-06C
This is the light that I'm referring to on the above post.
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Before I went for anything Hi voltage I'd check the low voltage feed and ground. I had a reportedly high quality unit on a BMW LT and the point of failure repeatedly was the relay that I replaced three times before I had any sustained success.
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Test before buying anything
1)- HD are low beam only & not Hi/Lo. There are many things that can go wrong with HDs system other than a ballast. They are either on or off. A halogen bulb is your high beam.
2)- You should not put a different ballast from a different manufacturer in place. Each company has their own plugs and electrical requirements. Use the same ballast if in fact that is the problem.
3)- Test everything before spending money
4)- A ballast will last around 3,000 hours, much longer than you have ridden that bike and more than likely longer than you will live unless you damage it in some way.
5)- Why would you only want HID on low beam?
2)- You should not put a different ballast from a different manufacturer in place. Each company has their own plugs and electrical requirements. Use the same ballast if in fact that is the problem.
3)- Test everything before spending money
4)- A ballast will last around 3,000 hours, much longer than you have ridden that bike and more than likely longer than you will live unless you damage it in some way.
5)- Why would you only want HID on low beam?
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I was going to go with this HID, would you guys not recommend it? Any advantages or disadvantages to going with an HID?
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
Nick
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
Nick
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I was going to go with this HID, would you guys not recommend it? Any advantages or disadvantages to going with an HID?
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
Nick
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage12.html
Nick