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HID (I think) Help

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HID (I think) Help

Post by R0n1n » Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:43 am

Need some help, is this a HID bulb? (Sorry I know absolute nothing about HID)

Off-side dipped stopped working last week, so bought an H7 to replace, and discovered this.

If it is, how do I source a replacement? (I'm assuming a previous owner converted the headlights if this is the case). The blue and red wires connect to another small connector (just out of shot in this photo).
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HID (I think) Help

Post by Ducklakeview » Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:07 pm

Yes, it's an aftermarket hid. Problem is you won't know what colour temp it is, although you can look at the ballast to see if it's a 35 or 55 kit.

Either order a pair of matching replacements, or if it's a 35w kit or recommend changing to a 55w one for the couple of quid more..

Whatever got do, make sure that you get lamps with a metal base as per that in the pic, the plastic based ones do not fit properly.

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HID (I think) Help

Post by R0n1n » Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:31 pm

Thank you for the reply Mike, really appreciate the info :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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