Xenon Problem

[Sib]

My left light was out and when I checked the rubber seal was off so think that so water has got into the ballast.

Do these dry out naturally or is it screwed?

And to replace the ballast is it easier to remove the full headlight unit?

 

[Da]

the ballast isn't within any seals, it's simply bolted to the bottom of the headlight. It's more likely that the moisture has damaged either the actual lamp itself or the ignitor/charger unit, both of which are within the rubber seal.

 

[Christopher]

aye, as Daz said, the charge pack is the most likely problem. it's directly behind the rubber cover and can be very sensitive to moisture

 

[Jesske]

It will work again in a few hours or days. Had the same problem 10 times and every time the light came on again. I must see the 10th time it gave a shortcircuit with major problems!! The rubber is difficult to replace on 1 side

 

[Sib]

gonna get the hair dryer on and get the rubber back over