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Betty Fuhrman Posted on Jan 27, 2014

Hid headlight on 2005 vw beetle won't work

My hid headlight doesn't work. Fuse is good, new bulb, ballast is good.

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For many European cars, you might need to add capacitor to ensure the HID working properly.

You will probably need this

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SOURCE: 2000 VW New Beetle 1.8T low beam bulbs not

it may be a blown fuse on the low beam circuit,check the fuses,if the fuses are OK check the bulbs.....hope this helps.....cheers

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SOURCE: 2005 Lexus Rx330 Ballast problem??? First I saw

Well, we seem to have a real dilema here. I just searched the service manual for your 2005 RX330 and I cannot find any reference to a ballast for the HID headlamp bulbs. According to the wiring diagram, they are wired to the Headlamp Control Relays in Junction Block #2. (Right-hand side of the engine compartment) These relays are "Solid State", so my guess is that the balast for the HID may be built in to them. These are controlled by the Body Control Module. I would recommend scanning the body control module for fault codes before doing anything else. The first step in the diagnostic chart for the headlamp system is to perform a diagnostic systems check. There is a symptom chart to follow if there are no codes present, but if there are codes in the system, you could be shooting yourself in the foot trying to follow the symptom chart without first correcting any fault codes. This is not your fathers headlamp system - it is equipped with tracking control and automatic headlamp leveling...VERY sophisticated. Also lots of stuff that can break...this is what I call JOB-SECURITY- - LOL!

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SOURCE: Headlight out

do a google image search for 98 lincoln navigator headlamp wiring diagrahm. I got a load of results.

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  2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights


  3. Parts Identification:


  4. Projector Headlight


  5. Halo & L.E.D.


  6. Bottom of the Headlight:


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  12. Crimper/Pliers


  13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on


  14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto


  15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.


  16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.


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  19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.


  20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.


  21. STEP:


  22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.


  23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.


  24. Factory Xenon Headlight


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Tips on How to wire up:
1. HID bulb's amp wires connects with the ballast's amp wires. (There's only one way to connect them.)
2. The positive and the negative spade connectors from the hid relay connect with your vehicle's low beam connector, closest to your battery: the driver side. The passenger side low beam connector is not used and should be insulated. You can use electric tape.)
3. Each ballast is connected to one of the relay's clip connector, and it's grounded on each side to your vehicle's body. (One connector for each ballast, one for each side. You can use the screw for the body as a ground.)
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INSTALLATION GUIDE:
BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
Parts Identification:
Projector Headlight
Halo & L.E.D.
Bottom of the Headlight:
Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
Turn Signal Adaptor
TOOLS REQUIRE
10mm - 8mm socket
Philip Screwdriver
Crimper/Pliers
For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
STEP:
Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
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