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Old Dec 3, 2019 | 07:41 PM
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'02, C2. My passenger headlight has been shutting off after a minute or two, and now is not working at all. I've changed the bulb, and the high beams work, so I'm pretty sure the ballast is the culprit. Any suggestions where I can source one? I've googled it but some of the options are confusing.
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Old Dec 3, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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Oh yeah, I have Litronic lights.
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 05:05 PM
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Check ebay. I bought a remaned one about a year ago for about $40 or $50
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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Before buying a ballast, I would swap sides with the ballast, and see what happens. Many times the connector that the headlight assembly slides into isn't getting good contact( I've had to reach in from the back and give the connector an extra push to make good contact)..
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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There is a BMW part number that is an exact fit for the ballast that mount to the back of the headlamps.
I bought some and they worked out great! Look for them with google... I believe the number is: 1 307 329 052
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 11:52 PM
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Thanks for the link! Helped me find the right part!
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