DjHackStyle

My HID headlight isnt working properly, it was flickering on startup, now i turn the lights on and off about 10 times and it will go on once and turn off after a few seconds. I pulled the socket off the bulb and it melted i dunno wats up. I had oem style bulbs from ddmtuning, Bottom line im buying a ballast and igniter off ebay used, until those parts arrive what can i do as a temp fix to have some sort of light and not get a ticket? I dont wanna drive around with my highbeams on.

ChrisMan287

iTrader: (34)

The only thing I can think of is to clean up the socket as best you can, put it back on the bulb and pray that it works.

But something's not right. Those things don't burn up like that for no reason. Maybe it's the cheap bulbs. How long have you had those for?

DjHackStyle

6 months on the bulbs, but i really want a temp solution cause my wife drives the car to work weekend nights.

DjHackStyle

Estimated delivery for my hid parts says jan. 9th i need a temp fix now.

If no one has a better idea i found this

DennisMik

iTrader: (2)

electrical connections will get hot for 2 reasons:
1) too much current is flowing through it.
2) the connection is loose.

I would bet on #2.

But regardless of what caused it to get hot, if the connector metal got too hot, it could have crystallized the metal. If this has happened, it will no longer conduct electricity like it originally did or should. The metal usually has a dull gray appearance.

If this has happened, you need to replace the connector.

DjHackStyle

the connector (hid bulb socket) has a very dull appearance and a part of the plastic melted off so the tabs that hold it broke off, i know its done and i will replace it but its gonna be some time before i get the parts.