JasperIrl Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Anyone know where I could get a headlight ballast? I haven't tried VW yet! Website links...etc Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Very costly from VW! 8D0 907 391 A - £552.66 inc vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperIrl Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/4/2019 at 9:14 AM, lupogtiboy said: Very costly from VW! 8D0 907 391 A - £552.66 inc vat Ye, found out today! Crazy money. Bit cheaper in Euro though 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Sure I remember someone working out that they're exactly the same as an Alfa one. Should be available via search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Same as a B5 S4 as well, gives you another option👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 They don't list it on ETKA as fitting the S4 anymore, they do list a 'repair kit' for either side though which is a bit cheaper. Can't say they are compatible with GTI headlamps or not as I've never seen one in the flesh, part numbers as follows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Apparently an Alfa Romeo 166 ballast is the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 They're all made by Magneti Morelli aren't they? I would expect they've been used on a few cars. I wonder if you could repair one of these yourself in fact..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 The GTI ballast is made by Valeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, lupogtiboy said: The GTI ballast is made by Valeo D'oh!!! Of course they are. It even says it on the back of the cap. Sorry, my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 All HID tube drivers are the same. If the system uses a standard 35W Xenon filled tube, then the drive voltage and current is always the same. The things that are different are the plugs and sockets, the box it's in and if there's a CAN bus or fault detection interface. It's a pretty dumb piece of electronics, just like a fan controller. But I wouldn't mess with it unless you know what you're doing, as the tube driver voltage is lethal. Thousands of volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 6 hours ago, lupogtiboy said: They don't list it on ETKA as fitting the S4 anymore, they do list a 'repair kit' for either side though which is a bit cheaper. Can't say they are compatible with GTI headlamps or not as I've never seen one in the flesh, part numbers as follows: They are definitely the same as the B5 S4, a matr has one and his packed up the other week so he had one of my spare ones👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Yeah Etka used to say they were fitted on both cars but doesn't anymore, only gives those repair kits on the B5 A4, so I'd imagine they would fit the Lupo just fine but can't confirm that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I have some b5 A4 headlights with the xenon ballasts I can sell if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Just now, danno said: I have some b5 A4 headlights with the xenon ballasts I can sell if need be. Do you now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I do. Yours if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Otherwise they’re for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Clearly they need a physical cost. Where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 My old b5 pre-facelift needed some bits. Bought a 2.4 v6 b5 for cheaper than the bits. Kept some bits when they were both scrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I thought so. I remember that car. Comfortable barge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 It’s the car I miss the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperIrl Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 TWO SEPARATE FUSES!!! 😫😫 After 6hrs removing bumper, scratching the headlight, it was the poxy fuse!!!!!! And now the bulbs are slightly different colors coz I replaced just one!!! Ah well..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Bumper off, two new bulbs. Always the way if you're doing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperIrl Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Ye, Ive ordered a new front bumper lower section as mine is damaged, so will be changing all then 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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