Left Xenon 'bulb' i out.

[WilliamsF1]

Hi forum,

I noticed today my left headlamp was not working like it should.

I upgraded to xenon headlamps about 1 month ago so it is pretty 'new' headlamps.

The right lamp is working just fine :)

My left xenon headlamp only has light in half the headlamp. The upper oval lamp part is out and doesn't come on regardless of how I adjust my light settings (fog, long light ect.).

What could cause this ?

A fuse or do I need a complete lamp replacement to fix this ?

Kind regards

Morten

[WilliamsF1]

I noticed today when I turn on the car it 'tries' to light up for a short while (less than a second) in a much darker yellowish color and then the light goes out.

Could it be a fuse, the right headlamp works just fine?

Any tips or suggestions to where I can get a replacement bulb for this ? I have searched the forum without luck.

I am not sure is the upper part the xenon or the halogen part ? What part is this:

Edited August 14, 2007 by WilliamsF1

[niebyl2002]

I'm not an expert but I think it's either bad ballast or wiring problem. Why don't you switch the bulbs between headlights and find out.

[WilliamsF1]

what is a 'bad ballast' ?

I would like to try to change the bulbs, but I have never opened up this xenon type lamp and when I bought the lamps from new there was no instructions so I wouldn't know how to 'do this' :(

I guess I have to take it to a mechanic and he can try to change the bulb.

[boxster_micke]

what is a 'bad ballast' ?

I would like to try to change the bulbs, but I have never opened up this xenon type lamp and when I bought the lamps from new there was no instructions so I wouldn't know how to 'do this' :(

I guess I have to take it to a mechanic and he can try to change the bulb.

It´s very easy to remove the headlights, follow the instructions in your manual.. I changed my parking light bulbs in 10 minutes...