[sogen]

I have a 2005 LT with a HID light installed by the dealer about 5 years ago. I understand that it takes a few seconds for the HID light to turn on, but lately it's been taking upwards of a minute or 2. Can anyone advise - is this just a loose wire, or the sign of a failing lamp? Whatever advise you have would be appreciated...thanks!

 

[Dick]

I have a 2005 LT with a HID light installed by the dealer about 5 years ago. I understand that it takes a few seconds for the HID light to turn on, but lately it's been taking upwards of a minute or 2. Can anyone advise - is this just a loose wire, or the sign of a failing lamp? Whatever advise you have would be appreciated...thanks!

Doubt it's a loose wire, butt several folks have diagnosed the situation as a failing ballast - even tho they have a history of sudden failure more so than lingering problem.

 

[wa1200lt]

Just for grins (grimaces) I was cruising through a parts breakdown for my BMW car and discovered that the ballast for the OEM HID system was $547 and change. The point here? If your system is BMW you might just want to replace the whole thing with an aftermarket system.

Loren

 

[johnbaker15]

The 2005 didn't come with HID so it is an aftermarket one... Not hard to replace, look up under the nose and you will be able to see the wiring and balast.

 

[JPSpen]

Still, The DDM kits are so inexpensive.. Replacing the whole thing might be the smart move..New digital ballasts and all....

John

 

[gunny]

The 2005 didn't come with HID so it is an aftermarket one... Not hard to replace, look up under the nose and you will be able to see the wiring and balast.

Not hard to replace?

Dude! Have seen installations that almost requires removal of the entire fairing just to find it.

 

[saddleman]

Not hard to replace?

Dude! Have seen installations that almost requires removal of the entire fairing just to find it.

+ 1 Gunny, I remove my nose cone to replace mine I figure at least 4 hours. Both of my ballast are mounted to the cruise control.

 

[johnbaker15]

+ 1 Gunny, I remove my nose cone to replace mine I figure at least 4 hours. Both of my ballast are mounted to the cruise control.

Thats because you don't have a 05...the OP said he has a 05

With an 05 the high beam housing makes a nice shelf to mount the ballast onto, only had to drill a hole for the wires. I didn't bother replacing the high beam as the HID light up the night. ( except those tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway )

All done without taking one piece of tupperware off, just reach up under the nose.

 

[shoswell]

In all fairness to the OP... I've expereinced the same issue. Every blue moon (not the beer) my Aftermarked HID took a bit longer to light up... About two blocks down the road....

As for the installation. if you follow the directions.. yeah, its easy enough.. Don't and you'll be like me... 2-3 hours.. lol