M45 Ballast Replacement

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Waders
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2007 Infiniti M45 Sport
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1995 Nissan Maxima GLE
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My 2007 M45 left low beam flickers and then goes out. I was looking to replace the ballast as I already put a new bulb in and It didnt help. I had mix results searching for info on this replacement. Anyone ever had this issue? How do I fix it? Do I have to take it to the dealer?


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You might be able to get a ballast that will work from TheRetrofitSource.com.

Waders
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Car: 2003 Infiniti M45
2007 Infiniti M45 Sport
2005 Nissan Xterra
Old car:
1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
1995 Nissan Maxima GLE
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
2000 Nissan Xterra
1993 Nissan 240SX

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Thanks!

But how do I change it. Is it something I can do myself. Because from the research Ive made It seems that the ballast wire goes in the headlamp assembly and you need to either cut off and splice the other one or open the assembly to replace it. Am I wrong?

Waders
Posts: 28
Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:11 am
Car: 2003 Infiniti M45
2007 Infiniti M45 Sport
2005 Nissan Xterra
Old car:
1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
1995 Nissan Maxima GLE
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
2000 Nissan Xterra
1993 Nissan 240SX

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My research might be leading me on the wrong path. While looking at pictures of ballast and ignitors, Ive figured out that the ignitor wire is a plug that can be pulled off from the ballast. Anyway Ive ordered a new ballast and will try my luck with installing it. If anybody has any other info please reply.

Waders
Posts: 28
Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:11 am
Car: 2003 Infiniti M45
2007 Infiniti M45 Sport
2005 Nissan Xterra
Old car:
1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
1995 Nissan Maxima GLE
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
2000 Nissan Xterra
1993 Nissan 240SX

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Update

It was the ballast. I order one online and swapped it in. Works Fine now. For anyone wondering, You have to take off the bumper, front inner fenders and then you take off the headlight. The ballast is at the bottom of the headlight. The left one was the problem on mine and its impossible (from what ive seen) to swap the left ballast without taking the headlight out. If anyone is having problem with this dont hesitate to pm me. Ill try to help out.

ThirdCoastBadBoy
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Car: 2006 Infiniti M45

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My passenger side is out. I’m trying to find information on how to get to the ballast. I have no idea how to remove the bumper in order to get to the headlight. Any pictures or videos would help. You can send to [email protected]


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