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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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had a HID out today and took everything apart and found the ballast to be the problem.

Simple solution order a new ballast NOT. I cannot find the Philips XLD 912 ballast since it is discontinued.

So does anyone know of a replacement ballast that will work?

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Bob
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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http://starrhid.com/index2.php?page=...mart&Itemid=78

Seems they may have one.
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Originally Posted by Jnape
you click on add to cart and nothing happens

I rather replace with something new just in case the other side goes out I dont want to go through this again.

Thanks for trying....
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Just a FYI for anyone else looking the 912 was replaced by XLD 988. The supplier of the ACAs tell me these will be replaced soon also.
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
Just a FYI for anyone else looking the 912 was replaced by XLD 988. The supplier of the ACAs tell me these will be replaced soon also.
Do you know if there is a sutiable replacement for the XLD912 and where I can find one?
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Not sure about your situation, but I have found that more often then not the new part will have different connectors. I think it is a conspiracy to get you to buy a whole new kit.
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Do you know if there is a sutiable replacement for the XLD912 and where I can find one?
I was told back in 2011 that the XLD988 replaced it. I Googled XLD988, and still found some for sale.

I can't guarantee it will work;that's just what I was told by the company that took over the ACA production. I'd check your connections and compare.

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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
I was told back in 2011 that the XLD988 replaced it. I Googled XLD988, and still found some for sale.

I can't guarantee it will work;that's just what I was told by the company that took over the ACA production. I'd check your connections and compare.
FYI I decided to upgrade so now I have a spare (used) XLD 912 if you run across anyone who needs one. Thanks for your help.
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