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mxfly

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Hey everyone,

The left xenons finally failed a few nights ago. It started to flicker just slightly few weeks ago but got gradually worse over time and now it doesn't ignite.

My initial thoughts was the ballast but I might be wrong. I haven't tried swapping out the globes yet, just wanted to ask if anyone has had this problem before.

I have contacted Ben from NSP but he's never heard of failing lights before.

Anyway suggestions?

thanks,

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+1 for ebay

its D2R standard (as mentioned by mike) which is an internally shielded bulb but its exactly the same as the D2S (minus the small shielding in the bulb). i ordered 2 cheap as D2S 6000K bulbs but they arrived as D2R. didnt bother me, fitted fine and light output is the same.

i picked 6000K because i find it looks pure white without the purple, blue or yellow tint

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wht510 Experienced

wht510

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My NM35 Stag has HID Xenons, and for some reason they work fine for about 30 minutes, but then one will 'go out'. Usually if I turn the lights off and then turn them back on again, they re-strike and keep working but after a short period of time, one will go out again.

Is this a sign the bulbs need replacing, or is it the ballast?

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I had the exact same issue with my C34. It was the left hand globe and it seemed after they got warm, it stopped working. I put in second hand globes 2 years ago and it solved the issue, so yeah, short answer, globes.

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My NM35 Stag has HID Xenons, and for some reason they work fine for about 30 minutes, but then one will 'go out'. Usually if I turn the lights off and then turn them back on again, they re-strike and keep working but after a short period of time, one will go out again.

Is this a sign the bulbs need replacing, or is it the ballast?

Hi wht510. I recently just changed my bulbs on my NM35 Stagea to 6000K D2S (retained the OEM Ballast). I got them from Max Vision Australia.

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