Low beam problem
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Woodstock Georgia
I seriously dont think its the ballast. Ballast is usually on or off. D1S has the ignitor on the bulb, If your bulb is bad it usually turns pink over time. Bulbs will lose lumans overtime and not be as bright.
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
Last edited by Caveman74; Feb 19, 2018 at 08:53 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Griffin Ga.
I seriously dont think its the ballast. Ballast is usually on or off. D1S has the ignitor on the bulb, If your bulb is bad it usually turns pink over time. Bulbs will lose lumans overtime and not be as bright.
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
Yes I changed the bulb. I also checked the Ground G102. I will know try to replace the ballast. I was given info from a company that sells them that a DC ballast will act different than an AC. Corrosion can cause a power drop causing the bulb not to reach full brightness. I hope it is the ballast in lieu of the reflector coating.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Griffin Ga.
The control module "GM part # 89025794 is $424.18 msrp" online at GM parts direct you can get it for $287.60 and it will be a special order item If i was you check with Corvette salvage places the only i know of is Dino's....BTW: On the forum you guys call it a Ballast (Another Name)...Good Luck
Heel & Toe
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From: Shawnee KS
It was the reflector coating on mine that made the low beams so dim. You might be able to check by removing the low beam bulb and sticking in an inspection camera with the 45-degree mirror - look for any dark areas on the sides. I replaced mine when I had the light assembly apart for new lens.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Griffin Ga.
It was the reflector coating on mine that made the low beams so dim. You might be able to check by removing the low beam bulb and sticking in an inspection camera with the 45-degree mirror - look for any dark areas on the sides. I replaced mine when I had the light assembly apart for new lens.
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
I seriously dont think its the ballast. Ballast is usually on or off. D1S has the ignitor on the bulb, If your bulb is bad it usually turns pink over time. Bulbs will lose lumans overtime and not be as bright.
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
How is the foreground light. Pattern left and right.. Whats does it look like against a wall
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Cruising
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From: El Paso, Tx
2006 Low beam issue
I have a 2006 convertable with passenger side low beam out. Checked fuzes/relay (all good) changed bulb, still out. My gut call is that Im looking at a ballast issue but is there any way to test that gut feeling? Both worked fine a month ago and I didnt see any signs it was going out, just noticed one night it was out.
Any suggestions are welcome
Any suggestions are welcome
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
I have a 2006 convertable with passenger side low beam out. Checked fuzes/relay (all good) changed bulb, still out. My gut call is that Im looking at a ballast issue but is there any way to test that gut feeling? Both worked fine a month ago and I didnt see any signs it was going out, just noticed one night it was out.
Any suggestions are welcome
Any suggestions are welcome
Le Mans Master
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
I have a 2006 convertable with passenger side low beam out. Checked fuzes/relay (all good) changed bulb, still out. My gut call is that Im looking at a ballast issue but is there any way to test that gut feeling? Both worked fine a month ago and I didnt see any signs it was going out, just noticed one night it was out.
Any suggestions are welcome
Any suggestions are welcome
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 63
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From: Beverly Hills MI
I have a 2006 convertable with passenger side low beam out. Checked fuzes/relay (all good) changed bulb, still out. My gut call is that Im looking at a ballast issue but is there any way to test that gut feeling? Both worked fine a month ago and I didnt see any signs it was going out, just noticed one night it was out.
Any suggestions are welcome
Any suggestions are welcome
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Burning Brakes
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From: Griffin Ga.
UPDATE: I noticed when I removed the fender well flap to get to the lights the bulb cover was off and laying to the side. I removed the bulb and took a small mirror and looked inside the reflector bucket. The reflector was on both sides and in good condition, but the top and bottom had none. The thing was the area where the reflector chrome was missing was very uniformed. As if it was meant to not be in those places. I tried to insert a clean cloth in as much as possible to clean the reflector. Appears since the cover was off I assumed the dirt and dust had gotten in and was causing the low reflecting light. It helped some but really need to find a way to clean better.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
UPDATE: I noticed when I removed the fender well flap to get to the lights the bulb cover was off and laying to the side. I removed the bulb and took a small mirror and looked inside the reflector bucket. The reflector was on both sides and in good condition, but the top and bottom had none. The thing was the area where the reflector chrome was missing was very uniformed. As if it was meant to not be in those places. I tried to insert a clean cloth in as much as possible to clean the reflector. Appears since the cover was off I assumed the dirt and dust had gotten in and was causing the low reflecting light. It helped some but really need to find a way to clean better.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Griffin Ga.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Chrome is all in the bowl. Any part that is thin or none will affect the pattern.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Shawnee KS
UPDATE: I noticed when I removed the fender well flap to get to the lights the bulb cover was off and laying to the side. I removed the bulb and took a small mirror and looked inside the reflector bucket. The reflector was on both sides and in good condition, but the top and bottom had none. The thing was the area where the reflector chrome was missing was very uniformed. As if it was meant to not be in those places. I tried to insert a clean cloth in as much as possible to clean the reflector. Appears since the cover was off I assumed the dirt and dust had gotten in and was causing the low reflecting light. It helped some but really need to find a way to clean better.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
Does anyone know if the chrome reflector inside the bucket is completely covering the bucket or is there a bit on the top and bottom that is not meant to have it?
Sorry I was so long.
Cruising
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: El Paso, Tx
ya, I looked it over and getting to ballast doesn't look very tough. Will order a new balast and give it a go.
Le Mans Master
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
Autozone carries these. https://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/headlight?filterByKeyWord=headlamp&fromS tring=search&isIgnoreVehicle=false&model =corvette&year=2006
Here's some even cheaper https://www.diodedynamics.com/replac...e-pair-95.html
Here's some even cheaper https://www.diodedynamics.com/replac...e-pair-95.html
Last edited by madsonp; Feb 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM. Reason: added link