Bleedin' Norah, what a pallaver
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Yes the igniter for the Xenons, there are some basic checks.
Pop open the hood. Make sure all the connections and wires are hooked up properly and aren't damaged in some capacity. If that's not the source of the problem, check the bulb itself for any damage or interference. Still not getting the light to turn on? Check the vehicle's fuses, and make sure they haven't been blown. Remember, a 30mA fuse is required for use with HID components. If the fuses too are in working condition, your last check should be on the igniter and ballast. For situations in which none of these components are the issue, there could be a more severe problem with your car's electrical setup that goes beyond the HID system itself. Test other components on your car to see if only the HIDs are affected, and get your car checked out at the shop, if necessary.
The other thing could be the battery but swapping the ballast over will prove it one way or another.
Pop open the hood. Make sure all the connections and wires are hooked up properly and aren't damaged in some capacity. If that's not the source of the problem, check the bulb itself for any damage or interference. Still not getting the light to turn on? Check the vehicle's fuses, and make sure they haven't been blown. Remember, a 30mA fuse is required for use with HID components. If the fuses too are in working condition, your last check should be on the igniter and ballast. For situations in which none of these components are the issue, there could be a more severe problem with your car's electrical setup that goes beyond the HID system itself. Test other components on your car to see if only the HIDs are affected, and get your car checked out at the shop, if necessary.
The other thing could be the battery but swapping the ballast over will prove it one way or another.
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Hi Nicos
I have Xenons but this was a U/S main beam (H9 bulb). It's just a pita to change it, and it does help if you have tentacles instead of hands due to restricted access.
Good luck with yours
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I did the nearside 2 weeks ago. I jacked it up and went though the flap in the inner arch. I thought it was quite straight forward. Next time, if I remember I'll just turn the wheel on full lock.
The hardest part is identifying how to release the spring clip as you can't see and handle it at the same time.
The hardest part is identifying how to release the spring clip as you can't see and handle it at the same time.
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Mine was the offside main on my 4200. The flap is too small to be of use (it is for my hands anyway) which meant removing the wheel and the forward arch liner, and getting covered in dust.
An easier option would be to pay Halfords £2.50 to do it, if you trust them with your P and J that is.
PH
An easier option would be to pay Halfords £2.50 to do it, if you trust them with your P and J that is.
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Nope, I preempted that by selling my 3200 before any bulbs failed, lol.
The arch liners on the 4200 have a fibre coating which holds more cr@p than the average Hoover. When you remove a liner it's like a Sahara'n sandstorm.
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