Hi Everyone,
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback with HID headlamps. The passenger side lense got mositure in it which blew the HID lamp and I am told the ballast is also bad because the new bulb didn't work when installed.
Question1: Once I have removed the lense assembly how do I get the mosture out of the assembly? The only opening is where the bulb fits in.
Question2: Does anyone have experience with how to 'keep' the mositure out of the lense in the future? Is there a seal that is know to be bad?
Question3: Does anyone know where I can get a ballast. I have tried a couple of on-line sellers without success...up to 2009 seem to be available and I am finding the 2010 is different. Dealer wants nearly $400 bucks just for the ballast.
Thank you.
Tom
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback with HID headlamps. The passenger side lense got mositure in it which blew the HID lamp and I am told the ballast is also bad because the new bulb didn't work when installed.
Question1: Once I have removed the lense assembly how do I get the mosture out of the assembly? The only opening is where the bulb fits in.
Question2: Does anyone have experience with how to 'keep' the mositure out of the lense in the future? Is there a seal that is know to be bad?
Question3: Does anyone know where I can get a ballast. I have tried a couple of on-line sellers without success...up to 2009 seem to be available and I am finding the 2010 is different. Dealer wants nearly $400 bucks just for the ballast.
Thank you.
Tom