Clairey Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I changed my bulbs just over a year ago, both sides as left side had gone. This morning left side has gone completely. Last time it went a pink colour for a day but didn't see this happen.. Chances being the ballast? Is there any way in telling without removing half the car lol.. My main beam still works on that side but I know that's slightly different Any help appreciated ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 are you buying cheap bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 No I brought Phillips bulbs can't remember which ones now but did a bit of research on them. Is there one you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Philips are pretty sound. Could be the ballast box then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Is there any way of telling apart from taking it apart and trying it? Lol. I'm getting a second hand ballast as VW wanted £351!!!! Looking into bulbs there's a lot of bulbs recommended for the GTi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Can you not swap from one side to the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Well I can't try until the weekend but thought there may be another way. What bulbs do you recommend? DS2 Edited October 5, 2015 by Clairey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo675 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 If you do need a new ballast, I picked up one up from eBay international for about 70/80 quid second hand. Super hard to find but I think it came from Hungary or something. Like **** was I going to pay 350 quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 You could try to repair the ballast, but it's quite a dangerous game.I've also seen a few people replace the OEM ballasts with aftermarket jobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I've gone for a second hand ballast from another GTi. Getting it replaced the weekend.. Dreading it haha! What bulbs does everyone use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I've gone for a second hand ballast from another GTi. Getting it replaced the weekend.. Dreading it haha! What bulbs does everyone use?I told you what ones to get Claire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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