Need HID Ballast Recommendation
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Need HID Ballast Recommendation
I installed the ACA HID kit for my C5 back in 2010. I have 4300 temp HID lows and HID fogs. The entire kit was provided by JW Motoring who is no longer a vendor and who unfortunately has gone quiet in terms of communications.
Anyway, my passenger side low won't fire up and after checking all the connections, harnesses, etc., the most likey culprit is the ballast as those tend to go way before the bulbs.
Below is a picture of the current 55W slim ballasts I have installed. I'm hoping that someone can recommend a replacement ballast as I will go ahead and probably swap out all four since I need to remove the ACA assembly in order to reach down and into the light well. (I've tried going in from underneath, however I find it more difficult doing this kind of work laying on my back).
It doesn't have to be a slim ballast, but I would like one that is proven to be a good performer. Many of the Chinese crap is just that - crap.
Thanks!
Anyway, my passenger side low won't fire up and after checking all the connections, harnesses, etc., the most likey culprit is the ballast as those tend to go way before the bulbs.
Below is a picture of the current 55W slim ballasts I have installed. I'm hoping that someone can recommend a replacement ballast as I will go ahead and probably swap out all four since I need to remove the ACA assembly in order to reach down and into the light well. (I've tried going in from underneath, however I find it more difficult doing this kind of work laying on my back).
It doesn't have to be a slim ballast, but I would like one that is proven to be a good performer. Many of the Chinese crap is just that - crap.
Thanks!
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50+ views and no suggestions or recommendations?
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Morimoto have worked flawlessly for me, and that means much much better than many C5 aftermarket supplier pieces or the amazon/eBay messes.
If you're going to piece it together, start where iI suggested above.
If you want a complete kit which WORKS and is like factory reliable, grab hold of George at Radioflyer. That would be the money saving choice, believe it or not.
If you're going to piece it together, start where iI suggested above.
If you want a complete kit which WORKS and is like factory reliable, grab hold of George at Radioflyer. That would be the money saving choice, believe it or not.
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Morimoto have worked flawlessly for me, and that means much much better than many C5 aftermarket supplier pieces or the amazon/eBay messes. If you're going to piece it together, start where iI suggested above. If you want a complete kit which WORKS and is like factory reliable, grab hold of George at Radioflyer. That would be the money saving choice, believe it or not.
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Thanks. Outside of asking for a "Morimoto 55w ballast" is there anything else I need to know?
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Thanks. It would be the H9 bulb type for the current ACA housings. I have a message into forum Vendor Radio Flyer to see is he carries the Morimoto ballasts.