my HID not working

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e30lou
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Tue May 08, 2012 7:55 pm

Hey everyone. Noticed today that my left HID isn't working. how do I tell if it's blown? I know they're an expensive replacement so any recommendations on where to go would be great too :D
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Brianmoooore
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Tue May 08, 2012 8:54 pm

First check the relevant fuse (13) by replacement. I recently drove one of my cars for over a month with one HID out, before I got around to looking at it, and found no power was reaching the ballast.
HID ballasts take a very high surge of current when first switched on, and this pushes the standard fuse close to soft blowing, which won't be very obvious by inspection.
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e30lou
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Wed May 09, 2012 11:02 pm

That's great, will have a look on Friday as its currently in the garage for new water pump and cambelt. Will let you know what I find, thanks again Brianmoooore :)
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Wed May 16, 2012 9:17 am

Checked the fuse, seemed fine. I've pulled out the bulb and it looks like something has exploded inside it if that makes sense. I guess it's just a replacement bulb I need then :(
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