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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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headlight clicking...

had one low beam bulb out, the headlight housing also had condensation in it so I figured I would try another bulb to see if it is just the bulb or the ballast as well. change the bulb with a brand new one and now when I go to turn the headlights on neither low beam works and there is a loud clicking noise????

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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figured out the problem...just switched the lighting 1 relay and the horn relay and all started working again, now to put the new bulb back in and see if it works or not.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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condensation in housing = ballast/control box death imminent

see the many headlight threads that are current on subject
re: full HID aftermarket kit- replace ALL the lighting parts and be done with the problem
...for under 100 dollars

does the horn work now with the light relay? they dont quit working for no reason
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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yes after I switched the relays the horn worked fine and the one headlight worked fine again. Explanation for this, I have no clue. Even today after I put in the new bulb everything worked fine still. The ballast on the one side is shot though. I have had condensation in the housing at another time (replaced the housing) and the ballast was fine for another 3 years, not so lucky this time.
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