clio 182 xenon (again)

[stoxie]

Hi guys
I know this has been a topic several million times but I can't find an answer for my particular problem...

My nearside xenon has given up. I've changed the bulbs (I have the skimmed knuckles and cuts to prove it), swapped the ballast from one side to the other, changed the fuses but nothing works. The bulbs work in the offside unit, as do the ballast packs. Does anyone have an idea of what could be wrong?

I'm hoping it's something very simple that I've overlooked but that's never the case.

Any response no matter how trivial would be appreciated.

Thanks all

 

[jme_159]

Presume you have checked both ignitors work?

This happened to me, it turned out the wiring inside the headlight itself was knackered.

 

[stoxie]

What are ignitors? Sorry to sound like an idiot. The square block that goes on the back of the bulb that the wiring block plugs into? Is that the ballast or an ignitor?
That's the bit that definitely still works as I have tried both in the working light

 

[Dankata]

What are ignitors? Sorry to sound like an idiot. The square block that goes on the back of the bulb that the wiring block plugs into? Is that the ballast or an ignitor?
That's the bit that definitely still works as I have tried both in the working light

That would be the ignitor the ballast is on the bottom of the lamp. Coincidentally I have a working one for sale on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281120590160?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[stoxie]

Ah, I see. In that case, I haven't tried the balast at all! Does it require major surgery to get at it? Do I need to remove the bumper or headlight?

Thanks for being patient with a noob

 

[jme_159]

You will need to remove the bumper to access the ballasts, which are screwed onto the bottom of the headlamps. Only a few bolts and screws, pretty easy there is a guide in the guide section.

 

[stoxie]

I am watching your auction in case it turns out to be the ballast. It's properly p***ing it down outside. Waiting for it stop so I can try and find it

 

[stoxie]

You will need to remove the bumper to access the ballasts, which are screwed onto the bottom of the headlamps. Only a few bolts and screws, pretty easy there is a guide in the guide section.

Thanks, appreciate the help. I'll try and have a go later

 

[jme_159]

No worries mate! I was a bit daunted first time I did it but its all simple. If u have someone to help you lift it on and off that's easier!

 

[Dankata]

To be honest if its not the bulb, ignitor or fuse. Then it can only be wiring and the ballast, and I personally have not heard of the wiring going on these.