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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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One of my lowbeams went out recently and I replaced the bulb (which looked like it was in good condition) with a new unit, only to have that one not work.

Before going the route of a new ballast, is there anything else it could be like a fuse specific to the low beam?

Also does anyone know if the ballast can be swapped without removing the whole headlamp assembly?

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by el es tu
Before going the route of a new ballast, is there anything else it could be like a fuse specific to the low beam?
Sure. Check the fusebox under the hood. #19 is the right low beam, #21 is the left. The fuse positions are labeled on the underside of the fusebox lid.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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thanks again!

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From what I saw when I swapped my fogs to HIDs, I believe you should be able to pull the ballast from underneath. I pulled my wheels off when I did the swap, just to give more access to that area.
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Thanks! This forum keeps me from having to buy another service manual (Ive got a small library from all my old cars)

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