Headlight ballast question, on part numbers

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Old 09-15-2015, 04:53 PM
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Headlight ballast question, on part numbers

Can anyone tell me for sure if similar looking ballasts work interchangably? I find several with a close, but different part number than mine. Mine is X6T02991, Im finding X6T02981, looks identical.
Old 09-20-2015, 09:17 PM
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I would say yes. A ballast is a ballast and a igniter is just a igniter. In the same way one can interchange a HID bulb.
Old 09-20-2015, 09:58 PM
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When mixing ballasts, the only thing you need to know is their wattage rating. I believe there's only two types currently available a 35 watt and 50 watt rated ballast. Just get the correct wattage if you want them to match.
Old 09-22-2015, 10:07 AM
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35 watt ballast is stock rating, stock bulbs were 4300K color, harder to find that rating
so most use 5,000K and love them.

I would not buy a used or new OE ballast with their seal issues!
An aftermarket `kit` with 2 new everything including bulbs!! are only 60 to 150 dollars!!
depending on maker, see the many low beam threads for info

Not all bulbs work with all ballast- whatever issues they have- are real!
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Agreed with above.. don't get OEM ballasts.. You're MUCH better off getting a quality aftermarket one.


The ones I use are from The Retrofit Source Inc.
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