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Old 06-24-2021, 02:47 PM   #1
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So far both lights are not working. I have tried 2 different brand new bulbs (D2S 35W) on both assemblies and got nothing. I even tried sending 12v from a portable unit I have to the pins on the assembly and got nothing. When I did the same test on my halogens they worked. The person that sold it to me said they were working when he shipped them out. I am waiting for a couple of more bulbs I ordered but I suspect the bulb is not the issue. How could both lights ballasts or igniter not be working? Any further suggestions??
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Old 06-24-2021, 06:36 PM   #2
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I even tried sending 12v from a portable unit I have to the pins on the assembly and got nothing. When I did the same test on my halogens they worked.
The results from your test do suggest that the problem could be the ballasts.

However, this post suggests that you should check the fuse:

headlights fuse...weird, litronic light keeps killing it

It it possible that your 12v power source doesn't produce enough current?
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Old 06-24-2021, 06:56 PM   #3
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The results from your test do suggest that the problem could be the ballasts.

However, this post suggests that you should check the fuse:

headlights fuse...weird, litronic light keeps killing it

It it possible that your 12v power source doesn't produce enough current?
Yes I have a 97. When I meter my battery pack I am getting just over 12v (13.35) which I would think would be fine. When I send the same power to my existing halogens they work.

I even went one step further and disconnected the lead going into the ignitor from the ballast. Sent 12v to the ballast via the bottom 2 pins on the connector. Then connected positive to red and negative to blue. My meter should show 85v but showed 0.00. Does this not prove the issue is the ballast? At least on one light?
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