04 headlights flickering... need a bit of help

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Mar 23, 2014 | 10:23 PM

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It looks like the ballasts are going bad in both headlights, and I have a pretty nice leak in my subframe. I'll probably get some ballasts off ebay, and, unfortunately, get a new subframe. Thank you all for the help!

Mar 23, 2014 | 11:32 PM

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Easier said than done.

I know plenty of guys who take their cars to the mechanic when a headlight bulb burns out.

Eek..!

Mar 23, 2014 | 11:33 PM

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That makes sense. The ballasts are the weakest link in the headlight electronics chain.

Mar 25, 2014 | 12:06 PM

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GUYS GUYS GUYS.. google this i think theres a RECALL for this issue on the 1st gen and the 2nd gen. call the dealer and provide the vin to ur car and see if its been recalled if it is they'll replace it for free

Mar 25, 2014 | 03:49 PM

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The recall is for coupes

Mar 26, 2014 | 06:37 PM

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Personally, i'd check the bulb first. Easiest to swap, and cheapest to replace.

Swap the bulbs, and see if the problem follows the bulb.

If not, then swap the ballasts.

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The bulb is $100 at AutoZone. The ballast is cheaper.

I can get you REAL OEM ones for $50 each. No lie.

Jun 12, 2014 | 04:01 AM

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I'd like to know if he fixed his problem. I'm about to order replacement bulbs and see if that corrects the issue too. If not, ballasts it is.

Jun 12, 2014 | 07:27 AM

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I'd like to know if he fixed his problem. I'm about to order replacement bulbs and see if that corrects the issue too. If not, ballasts it is.

Its almost never the bulbs, just so you know. HID bulbs are meant to last nearly the life if the car.

Jun 12, 2014 | 11:36 AM

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HID bulbs are meant to last nearly the life if the car.

I've had my OEM bulbs fail.

At one point, if i turned my headlights off, one would not relight unless i wanted 5 minutes. Replaced the bulb and issue solved.