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Replace bulb, and the high beams work

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I've changed the bulb, and the high beams work, so I'm pretty sure the ballast is the culprit.
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Check ebay

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Check ebay.
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Check ebay.
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Check ebay

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Check ebay.
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Headlight issue

Replace bulb, and the high beams work

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I've changed the bulb, and the high beams work, so I'm pretty sure the ballast is the culprit.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

'02, C2. My passenger headlight has been shutting off after a minute or two, and now is not working at all. I've changed the bulb, and the high beams work, so I'm pretty sure the ballast is the culprit. Any suggestions where I can source one? I've googled it but some of the options are confusing.

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Oh yeah, I have Litronic lights.

POST 3Original post

Check ebay. I bought a remaned one about a year ago for about $40 or $50

POST 4Original post

Before buying a ballast, I would swap sides with the ballast, and see what happens. Many times the connector that the headlight assembly slides into isn't getting good contact( I've had to reach in from the back and give the connector an extra push to make good contact)..

POST 5Original post

There is a BMW part number that is an exact fit for the ballast that mount to the back of the headlamps. I bought some and they worked out great! Look for them with google... I believe the number is: 1 307 329 052

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the link! Helped me find the right part!

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