Driver Headlight on / off @ random times????

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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Exclamation Driver Headlight on / off @ random times????

When ever i turn on my headlights, sometimes the driver headlight comes on and sometimes it don't. The passenger works perfectly. I have to keep flicking the switch at least a few dozen times before it actually works. Sometimes i get lucky and it works on the first try? Can anyone help me please???
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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I was having the same problem. In my case my headlight assembly was cracked and there was a hole in it which allowed water to corrode my HID inverter/igniter unit. It is not a cheap fix. For an inverter unit from the dealership it was about $550 and a new headlight assembly it was $210. Installation of both was $205. I recommend taking it to a place you can trust and have them run some diagnostics on it. Try to get it fixed soon, I got pulled over by Arizona Highway Patrol because of it. Good Luck!
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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What $550 fro an inverter, im sorry but u over paid
#4 33109-S0K-A02 INVERTER UNIT, HID SYSTEM 2003 TL list price-513.15 their price-410.52


start swapping the bulb, ignitor, and ballast to determine what it is
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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I had the same problem. First one then the other HID lamp would flicker and sometimes not come on at all. I bought new ballasts (without the ignitors) and no change. Then I tried new ignitors with the old ballasts and they worked. Turns out it was just the (relatively cheap) ignitors.
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