headlight out, which new parts?
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headlight out, which new parts?
driver side low-beam went out and dealer says $600+ to replace "inverter unit", p/n 33109-s0k-a02, on '02 TL.... can't figure out what this is.... what is "igniter", "ballast", "control unit assembly", "inverter",...."ballast igniter" vs. "ballast computer".... which are separate parts, which are equivalent names, and what makes up a "unit".... so confusing for a simple item...thanks
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Do a forum search for "ballast" and "inverter" and you'll find a ton of threads.
Here's one example:
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/need-help-box-type-diagram-included-52897/
Good luck with the repair!
Bob
Here's one example:
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/need-help-box-type-diagram-included-52897/
Good luck with the repair!
Bob
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Originally Posted by jellydeli
driver side low-beam went out and dealer says $600+ to replace "inverter unit", p/n 33109-s0k-a02, on '02 TL.... can't figure out what this is.... what is "igniter", "ballast", "control unit assembly", "inverter",...."ballast igniter" vs. "ballast computer".... which are separate parts, which are equivalent names, and what makes up a "unit".... so confusing for a simple item...thanks
Bulb, Ballast aka control unit assy, and igniter.
I think dealers usually sell the Ballast and Igniter together and call it an inverter.
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
Fyi..I am having the same problem and parts are expensive
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Jelly Deli -
hey man I have the same problem you do. We need to buy Inverter (Ballast/Igniter). The dealer charges around $500.00 and you can buy it on http://www.acuraoemparts.com for around $400.00.
However this guy is selling 2 sets on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4181730&rd=1,1
I was wondering if you want to split the cost and we can have 1 set each.
Let me know what you think.
gtapan@hotmail.com
hey man I have the same problem you do. We need to buy Inverter (Ballast/Igniter). The dealer charges around $500.00 and you can buy it on http://www.acuraoemparts.com for around $400.00.
However this guy is selling 2 sets on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4181730&rd=1,1
I was wondering if you want to split the cost and we can have 1 set each.
Let me know what you think.
gtapan@hotmail.com
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600 is a rip off
just swap the parts from the good side to the bad side..to see which part is actually going bad. Then check on ebay or the black market here for your parts. I've been fixing my car for some time now...best thing to do is not panic and rush to buy things from the dealership if you want to save money. Invest in the Helms manual. good luck
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