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HID ballast not working
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:25 am
by shanegtr
Hi, I've got a HID ballast that dosent work. The bulb wont ignite and the ballast just makes a high pitched whistle (if you can call it that).The ballast is also getting very hot Is there any common dramas with them that can be fixed - or can they be fixed? I might pull it out and take it to one of my sparky mates and see if he can find anything wrong with the circuitry
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:43 am
by shanegtr
Well, opened it up last night. If I can say anything about them then let me say this - there is no way a single drop of water is getting into them they are sealed up real good.
Anyway, the ballast is full of black snot to prevent problems with vibration. Its impossible to check the unit out to see if there is a problem.
Anyone got a spare ballast you want to sell?
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:28 am
by bazzle
Did you swap it for the other side to prove its faulty?
BAzzle
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:04 pm
by shanegtr
Yep, 3 different bulbs and all do the same thing - nothing. It will eventually pop the fuse if its left trying to run long enough
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:35 pm
by on4tou
if you can send me the part number or photo I may be able to help you
Steve
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:17 pm
by shanegtr
PM sent
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:53 am
by dogbreath_48
I'm just curious as to what brand it is - sounds to be well put together (...well apart from your failure)
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:12 pm
by shanegtr
Just the normal ebay shite brand

Im sure there all the same under the stickers