TL: Hid help do i to replace a ballast

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Hid help do i to replace a ballast

hey i have a aftermarket 10k hid kit in my car and the lights died. i was wondering can i buy some ebay 6k hid lights and put them on without changing the ballast or w.e? thanks
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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holy 10000K batman....

well did both the bulbs die ?

1> check the fuse (i bet that popped) and also check all connections
2> disconnect the ballast and connect some halogens there (assuming you have a 2G or the bulbs are in the fogs)...if the halogens light up means you getting power until there
3> switch the HID bulbs to see if they light up....if they do then something is wrong with ur bulbs
4> if they dont light up, ur ballast are the problems
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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i had them for about 3 something years?. but if the ballast are good can i throw some ebay brand hids on it?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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yes....just make sure its the same "type" of bulb....

example: replace a 9006 with a 9006, H8 with an H8, and so on....
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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oo thank you very much
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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No problem
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonman
hey i have a aftermarket 10k hid kit in my car and the lights died. i was wondering can i buy some ebay 6k hid lights and put them on without changing the ballast or w.e? thanks
Did both die at once? Usually they will not burn out at the same time.

How are you sure its the ballast? Check the bulb for dark discoloration
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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might be easier to swap ballasts, that way you can narrow down the issue faster.
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