The ballast can only be reset by turning the headlight switch off and then on again. However, allow a few minutes cooling time between attempts to allow the ballast to cool down. If you reset have to repeatedly reset the ballast that's often a sign of a bad HID bulb.Dec 7, 2018
What is the ballast on a headlight?
A ballast is a crucial component of your entire headlight system. Its primary purpose is to control the intensity of your car headlight. It also controls the intensity of the bulbs so that they are not using up all your power. ... If your D2S bulb turns off, the ballast will automatically restart it within a microsecond.
How much does it cost to replace a headlight ballast?
A replacement ballast costs about $10-25 depending on capacity and brand. The bite is that an electrician trip charge (which includes 30 or 60 minutes work) is going to be $75-150 probably - for about 5 minutes work on each light fixture.Mar 30, 2021
How do I know if my headlight ballast is bad?
- Dimming or Flickering Headlights. If your HID bulb cannot produce its full brightness or strobe periodically, this is most probably a ballast problem. ...
- Strange Sounds. ...
- Headlights Not Working. ...
- Changing Light Colors. ...
- Constantly Blowing Fuse. ...
- Damaged Casing. ...
- Burn Marks. ...
- Water or Oil Damage.