05-04-2015, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Rs headlight ballast replacement help
Hey I'm having some issues with my driver headlight. At first it would flicker when coming on. Now it's outright not coming on. I changed the bulb and still nothing. Could the ballast be out? And if so, what's the replacement process?
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05-04-2015, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Its on the bottom of the headlight 3 bolts and it comes out.
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05-04-2015, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. Do I have to remove the front fascia to access it?
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05-04-2015, 03:02 PM | #4 |
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i had the same problem with mine. Water was getting in it and causing the problem. and u have to remove the bumper to get to it. i have a ballast out of the car if u want to see pictures of it.
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Hmmm now where did I put that screw
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05-04-2015, 03:14 PM | #5 |
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fender liner and water could get in there and every time I take it to the hand wash, which is very rare, but every time it starts acting up. I think it may be burnt out this time because it wasn't coming on at all this morning. Quote:
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05-14-2015, 09:34 AM | #7 |
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[QUOTE=C-redfly;8401272]Ok so to clarify it. Water caused it to blow out or it would act up when it got wet. Because I do have a huge hole in my
fender liner and water could get in there and every time I take it to the hand wash, which is very rare, but every time it starts acting up. I think it may be burnt out this time because it wasn't coming on at all this morning. Mine stayed off for a week one time. came on when i took it to the dealer but they could see the condensation so they changed the whole fixture. it was over a grand. thank God for the warranty. sorry for the late reply. hope it is fixed by now
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11-16-2023, 09:02 AM | #8 |
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On the 2012 RS, you don't have to remove the fascia to get to the passenger side ballast. Cut your wheel all the way to the right, remove 3 screws holding wheel liner to fascia and remove both push plugs so that you can peel the wheel liner half way back and put it behind tire. You will see 2 bolts to remove the coolant reservoir. You don't have to take it out completely, just remove both bolts to drop it. You need to do this because one of the ballasts screws is under it. Feel around and you will find the 3 screws that hold in the ballast. One of them is a little difficult to feel because it's a little hidden, but you will find it. Disconnect and replace. The plug is similar to that of your headlight bulb. Open hood to remove plug for more lighting.
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