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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Default Headlight bulb wiring connector replacement

While at the track a couple of weeks ago, the driver's side HID light ballast came loose and slipped between my bumper cover and wheel well liner, and of course I drove over it and tore up a bunch of stuff.

I have a new ballast, but the two bulb wire connectors (1 male, 1 female) on it have square ends and the factory connector is round. So far I haven't been able to find connectors that match what is on the ballast or the factory wires, so it looks like I'll have to replace all four (one got ripped off anyway so right now I'm down to three).

Is there anything I need to be aware of when looking for a replacement? Such as operating temp, wattage, etc., or will I be fine as long as I can get the wires hooked up again?
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