HELP !!! NO HEADLIGHTS

[Twizz]

Hey Guys,
I just moved down to Orlando. I am driving one day and my driver's side headlight flickers and then cut out. I got some new bulbs from TheRetrofitSource.com and my boy installed them for me. Now a week later, they are both out and I have no headlights. They are on when the car starts, but then flicker and ultimately cut out. I don't know of any shops down here that I could take it to for a diagnosis or to fix it. The passenger side ballast was changed by the dealer a couple of years ago. To my knowledge, the driver's side was never changed.

Do you guys have any idea as to whether it's the ballasts or what ?
Also do any of you live in Orlando that can recommend a spot to take it to ?

[Larz]

Orlando Infiniti is on Millenia Blvd (407)734-2970
You may want to just double check that both bulbs have been installed smugly(they only fit flush in one position) and the retaining clip is also snug. After that, I suspect ballasts overheating or maybe a loose connection. The dealer should be able to determine if the ballasts are bad, etc.
Best of luck !

[Twizz]

Thanks man. I was really looking to not go to a dealer. I was more thinking along the lines of a shop.

[Ilya]

Sounds like your ballasts are acting up. New bulbs don't die in a week.

[Twizz]

Sounds like your ballasts are acting up. New bulbs don't die in a week.

That's what I thought. Now my issue is how do I get them fixed ? The one place I called down here is talking about he won't do it because it's too much work. I am really at a loss.

[Ilya]

Are these factory ballasts? If so, it may be worth a switch to aftermarket. Otherwise you'll have to buy OEM ones on EBay and remove the lamps and replace them (they are mounted to the bottom of the headlight if I remember correctly).

[Twizz]

Are these factory ballasts? If so, it may be worth a switch to aftermarket. Otherwise you'll have to buy OEM ones on EBay and remove the lamps and replace them (they are mounted to the bottom of the headlight if I remember correctly).

They are both factory ballasts. I have since ordered a morimoto OEM replacement from Theretrofitsource.com. I am really trying not to get factory replacement from Inifiniti. They are waaaaay too expensive.

[Larz]

If you decide to go with a non-OEM (and who could blame you !) I'd go to The Retrofit Source. I would choose the Morimoto XB35 ballast kit. They used to sell a 'kit' with a wiring harness to bypass the OEM completely. If you call them, they can walk you through whatever you need. Some peeps are tempted to go with a 55w ballast, thinking it will make a brighter light. It doesn't. In fact, they burn out sooner and reduce the kelvin which makes your color lean toward yellow.

[Twizz]

If you decide to go with a non-OEM (and who could blame you !) I'd go to The Retrofit Source. I would choose the Morimoto XB35 ballast kit. They used to sell a 'kit' with a wiring harness to bypass the OEM completely. If you call them, they can walk you through whatever you need. Some peeps are tempted to go with a 55w ballast, thinking it will make a brighter light. It doesn't. In fact, they burn out sooner and reduce the kelvin which makes your color lean toward yellow.

Yup, it sounds like that is the route I will have to take. I called the dealer and asked how much the ballasts are, and he told me one is $800. haaa haa. Yea ok !!

I actually placed an order for the Morimoto ballast already. I ordered these http://www.theretrofitsource.com/compon ... iMv8fmrTb1
I will probably just order the other one and go from there. Of course I will consult with them first to see what they recommend. This no headlight thing is tough. My day is over at 6pm lol

[jiggersplat]

Used OEM ballasts are all over ebay for pretty cheap.