HID light bulb? - The Ford Focus Forum

**SaucyMuffin** · 11-03-2009, 09:36 AM

My passenger side HID bulb is dying its shooting out red light rather dimly so since I don't have an owners manual... What light bulb is it and where can I get it?

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-03-2009, 02:56 PM

It may not be the bulb, it could be the ballast.

If you don't mind pulling the headlights off the car it's easy enough to check.

Just pull the lights and swap the ballasts from one side to the other and see if the problem switches sides.

A new HID bulb is $188.00.

**SaucyMuffin** · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

I think I'll just buy a new light lol holy crap

**SVT3658** · 11-03-2009, 10:40 PM

They are D2S bulbs, and you can get a pair for MUCH cheaper at theretrofitsource.com

http://store.theretrofitsource.com/i...ab965bf72d6c1b

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-03-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SaucyMuffin

I think I'll just buy a new light lol holy crap

Um, yeah. You don't even want to know what the entire assembly costs.

**RyanDunn** · 11-04-2009, 12:26 AM

I had the same problem replaced ballast it fixed it for a bit then blew my new bulb. it ended up actually being the ignitor (black piece that twits in behind the light) I got one from someone on the FS section and then bought a new set a bulbs to go with it. Haven't had the problem since

**SaucyMuffin** · 11-04-2009, 12:05 PM

I think I'm just going to order a new light found a brand new one for 170

**RyanDunn** · 11-04-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SaucyMuffin

I think I'm just going to order a new light found a brand new one for 170

I just ordered a new light the when it did that and it blew again in about a week. Just warning you that might not fix it and you could be out the cost of the bulb. And there a definatly places you can get a pair for around $100 if you search a little.

**SaucyMuffin** · 11-04-2009, 10:03 PM

yeh I found a place that I can get them 100 bucks for two bulbs, but my lenses are all fogged up anyway so I'll take my chances.

**SVT3658** · 11-04-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SaucyMuffin

...my lenses are all fogged up ....

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-3m-3...ion-system.cfm

**SaucyMuffin** · 11-06-2009, 09:34 AM

I did it with one 3m kit and it did work, alittle... For the price I'd spend on getting enough of those kits to fix both lights and the bulb. I'd save money buying one new Mach for 170 and finding a used light with a clear lense for cheap....

11-03-2009, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-03-2009, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,240	Re: HID light bulb? It may not be the bulb, it could be the ballast. If you don't mind pulling the headlights off the car it's easy enough to check. Just pull the lights and swap the ballasts from one side to the other and see if the problem switches sides. A new HID bulb is $188.00. __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

11-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 697	Re: HID light bulb? I think I'll just buy a new light lol holy crap __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

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SVT3658 MS Paint PWNS ME! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jax FL Posts: 3,210	Re: HID light bulb? They are D2S bulbs, and you can get a pair for MUCH cheaper at theretrofitsource.com http://store.theretrofitsource.com/i...ab965bf72d6c1b __________________ 2002 SVT Focus #3658 CD Silver with Red Inserts born on 7-30-2002 \| SVT3658 here, 02SilverSVT over there... *Join the SVT Owners Group!*

11-04-2009, 12:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
RyanDunn TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 891	Re: HID light bulb? I had the same problem replaced ballast it fixed it for a bit then blew my new bulb. it ended up actually being the ignitor (black piece that twits in behind the light) I got one from someone on the FS section and then bought a new set a bulbs to go with it. Haven't had the problem since __________________ .....2003 Pitch Black SVT....

11-04-2009, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 697	Re: HID light bulb? I think I'm just going to order a new light found a brand new one for 170 __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

11-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 697	Re: HID light bulb? yeh I found a place that I can get them 100 bucks for two bulbs, but my lenses are all fogged up anyway so I'll take my chances. __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

11-06-2009, 09:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 697	Re: HID light bulb? I did it with one 3m kit and it did work, alittle... For the price I'd spend on getting enough of those kits to fix both lights and the bulb. I'd save money buying one new Mach for 170 and finding a used light with a clear lense for cheap.... __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

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