**OEM** HID set up issue

[mrbtd]

On my 2008 A/C with the OEM HID set up - one of the ballasts has gone bad. The OEM ballast is at least 8X the cost of some of the aftermarket options. I would like to use one of the high quality aftermarket options but I am confused on the connections for the OEM set up vs the aftermarket.

Would they be the same or would I have to do some wiring changes ? The only other experience I have with a ballast is the stock bulk connector plugs into the ballast and then another lead goes to the bulb.

[SanoSuKe]

They would be the same but are you planning on changing just one headlight?

[mrbtd]

Thanks for the input. I do plan on replacing both.

I spoke to the folks over at XenonDepot and they indicated I may have to change the connector but not a big deal. In any case a ballast is just 12v in is what they shared. So it is just a matter of getting power to the new ballasts.

[dangeris]

I have a set of OEM HID ballasts that I'm not using. Don't go hacking up your connectors for something that is not compatible. PM if you're interested?