Xenon Headlight - fuse keep blowing

[grey_uk]

Hi,

I've just noticed that the drivers side xenon isn't working, passenger side is fine. Side lights works fine and so does main beam.

Checked the fuse and that had blown so i changed it, turn the lights on and it blew again. disconnected the headlight changed the fuse and it didn't blow.

I've also tried changing the bulb and control unit (thats the bit on the buld isn't it?)

I don't have an inner wheel arch that side so could water have got into the ballast pack?

Is it worth trying the other light on the side that isn't working?

Cheers

 

[Mike_08]

The Cup don't have xenon's

Edit: I thought I was on a diff site where they all know naff all. I'd try the other light mate.

 

[grey_uk]

Sorry...haven't updated my car details yet. I now own K-tec's old white 172 sport.

 

[Mike_08]

Naaaaace Have you checked all the wires are in right?

 

[grey_uk]

Naaaaace Have you checked all the wires are in right?

From what i could see they looked fine, not much room behind tho so I'll double check when i remove the lights... (and the bumper)

 

[Da]

Ballast is probably wet/knackered. Try swapping that first.

 

[grey_uk]

Ballast is probably wet/knackered. Try swapping that first.

Are they expensive to replace if it's buggered?

 

[Da]

From Renault - yes.

But they often appear on eBay and the like for ~£80.

Oh and they're mounted to the base of the headlight, so it's still a bumper off job

 

[ali-ham]

i had same issue with fuses blowing, i basically swapped everything over to eliminate the parts that were ok. The ballast urned out to be faulty. i cant find the site i got it from but if you google the part number. iirc they are the same as some units used in bmw and mercedes. i payed £65.00 new inc delivery. i hope this helps.

 

[grey_uk]

i had same issue with fuses blowing, i basically swapped everything over to eliminate the parts that were ok. The ballast urned out to be faulty. i cant find the site i got it from but if you google the part number. iirc they are the same as some units used in bmw and mercedes. i payed £65.00 new inc delivery. i hope this helps.

Thanks, does anyone know the part number?

 

[ali-ham]

this is the part number - 5DV 008 290-00. hope this helps.

 

[grey_uk]

this is the part number - 5DV 008 290-00. hope this helps.

Thank you