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Solocus · 01-08-2015, 10:41 AM

My drivers side headlight quit working about 2 weeks ago. I checked the fuses and the relay in the fuse box. The fuses were fine and I rotated the relay and the drivers side headlight still did not light. I thought it was the bulb at this point so I bought 2 D1S bulbs and installed them. The drivers headlight was still out. I now notice that when I turn the headlights on the bulb briefly flashes. I'm now thinking it's the ballast. I order a ballast from Ebay for $34 and install it by removing the front tire/wheel, inner fender well, and the washer reservoir. With the new ballast the headlight works great until today (about a week after I replaced the ballast). This morning when I go to start the car the drivers side headlight does not come on. After turning the headlight switch on and off a couple of times the headlight lights and stays on for my 45 min drive to work.

Anyone else have this kind of problem? I guess I got a bad ballast? Any other thoughts?

Black Phoenix · 02-29-2016, 04:39 PM

Anyone having this problem ... just started having this problem with the 1LE, with the exception of the ebay ballast, mine is OEM.

JerTM · 02-29-2016, 05:44 PM

I would blame the ebay ballast. There is a benefit to paying for OEM parts when it comes to electrical.

Splat · 02-29-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

I would blame the ebay ballast. There is a benefit to paying for OEM parts when it comes to electrical.

+1

Sounds to me like your having problem with your ballast.

Unless its OEM, I wouldn't put that cheap Ebay crap in my car.

WeflyhereSS · 02-29-2016, 06:50 PM

May be more expensive but some things you can't cut corners with

Mr. Stacy · 02-29-2016, 06:59 PM

Believe it or not Walmart usually has the best deal on genuine OSRAM (Sylvania) HID bulbs.

This one looks like it comes with the ballast. They frequently go on sale for around $50-$60.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sylvania-H...D1SSZ/44410313

Black Phoenix · 02-29-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerTM

I would blame the ebay ballast. There is a benefit to paying for OEM parts when it comes to electrical.

I agree, my 1LE does have OEM parts, I wouldn't take a chance on ebay parts. I ordered an OEM ballast already. Just waiting for it to come in, it was about 158.00 and I thought that wasn't too bad compare to what the dealer will charge.

spadz93 · 02-29-2016, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Believe it or not Walmart usually has the best deal on genuine OSRAM (Sylvania) HID bulbs.

This one looks like it comes with the ballast. They frequently go on sale for around $50-$60.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sylvania-H...D1SSZ/44410313

That link does not come with a ballast. The ballast is a round, almost disc shaped piece that screws onto the bottom of the headlight. The silver base on the bulb is just part of the bulb. OP, go for an OEM ballast, they can be had for cheap-ish on ebay as well, I think i got one brand new for around 70 bucks.

Mr. Stacy · 02-29-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

That link does not come with a ballast. The ballast is a round, almost disc shaped piece that screws onto the bottom of the headlight. The silver base on the bulb is just part of the bulb. OP, go for an OEM ballast, they can be had for cheap-ish on ebay as well, I think i got one brand new for around 70 bucks.

Oh yeah, my bad. Anybody have the part number for the replacement ballast?

spadz93 · 02-29-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Oh yeah, my bad. Anybody have the part number for the replacement ballast?

25794777 I believe

01-08-2015, 10:41 AM	#1
Solocus Drives: 87 Iroc 350, 2001 SS, 45th 2LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 188 View My Garage	RS OEM HID Problems - Ballast My drivers side headlight quit working about 2 weeks ago. I checked the fuses and the relay in the fuse box. The fuses were fine and I rotated the relay and the drivers side headlight still did not light. I thought it was the bulb at this point so I bought 2 D1S bulbs and installed them. The drivers headlight was still out. I now notice that when I turn the headlights on the bulb briefly flashes. I'm now thinking it's the ballast. I order a ballast from Ebay for $34 and install it by removing the front tire/wheel, inner fender well, and the washer reservoir. With the new ballast the headlight works great until today (about a week after I replaced the ballast). This morning when I go to start the car the drivers side headlight does not come on. After turning the headlight switch on and off a couple of times the headlight lights and stays on for my 45 min drive to work. Anyone else have this kind of problem? I guess I got a bad ballast? Any other thoughts? __________________ 2012 2LT 45th Anniversary Edition ~ Solocus Delivered 9-29-2011 exactly 45 years to the day from the first 1967 Camaro showing up in dealer showrooms!

02-29-2016, 04:39 PM	#2
Black Phoenix Alamo City Camaros Drives: 2014 2LT/RS 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 32	Anyone having this problem ... just started having this problem with the 1LE, with the exception of the ebay ballast, mine is OEM. __________________ CAI Intake, Borla Touring Axle Back, FOOSE Legend Wheels, Vertical Doors by River City Creations, Expel sidemarker Blackouts, GTS Headlight & Tail light Blackouts, Oracle Headlight Colorshift & Fog light Halo's, Engine Bay, Grill, Wheel ring & underglow lighting by RiverCity Creations, Hood & Deck lid murals by SC Airbrush & Designs Last edited by Black Phoenix; 02-29-2016 at 08:47 PM.

02-29-2016, 06:50 PM	#5
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 884 View My Garage	May be more expensive but some things you can't cut corners with __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

02-29-2016, 06:59 PM	#6
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Believe it or not Walmart usually has the best deal on genuine OSRAM (Sylvania) HID bulbs. This one looks like it comes with the ballast. They frequently go on sale for around $50-$60. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sylvania-H...D1SSZ/44410313 __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

02-29-2016, 05:44 PM	#3
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	I would blame the ebay ballast. There is a benefit to paying for OEM parts when it comes to electrical.