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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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One headlight turns off and stays off

[B]My passenger headlight on my 2008 G37 Turns off after a minute of so, then if i turn my lights off and on, it will turn on again for a minute or so then will turn off again. What is needed??
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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maybe your bulb is messed up?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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I bought a new HID bulb, took it to a mechanic to install and it still does it. Another mechanic told me its the ballast module and will cost me $500 to get replaced. What do you think? I haven't heard of this...
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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i never heard of this happening. Did you take it to the dealer? It should be under warranty
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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i have 50,000 miles on my car, i dont think its under warranty anymore....
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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4 yr 60k miles
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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oh thank you. i'll take it in next week. They all have that warranty?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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yes they all do
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Yes take it to the dealer. Poss is your ballast
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Had this problem on my G35 after I installed the projector headlights. I basically had a loose connection where the headlight connects to the wire harness. It is possibly your ballast, but I seriously doubt it.
Check the connection and also inside the headlight where the bulb is. Make sure everything is snug and not loose.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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If the dealer does not cover it go to ddmtuning and get a new ballast. 500 is ridiculous
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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has an arab been around your car ltely?? its the thing to do down there nowadays :P
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Hopefully having your mechanic "fix" it didn't void any warranties...
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I must say that is a unique issue.
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Old Sep 7, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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did you ever find a solution to this issue? I am having the same thing happen to me.
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