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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: MV6Man on 02 November 2010, 06:27:53

Title: Xenon problems
Post by: MV6Man on 02 November 2010, 06:27:53
Iīve noticed that my right xenon doesnīt light up when starting car from cold. Itīs always the same side and iīve changed new bulb to it.
My car has that memory function that turns on the lights when engine is running so thinking that could this be some battery problem. When problem occurs i turn off light few times, it works usually after that.

When car has warmed (engine) this problem hasnīt appeared when starting.

Any ideaīs ??

Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: Brikhead on 02 November 2010, 10:51:15
I'd try and swap over the ballast (igniter, starter, rectifier, square metal box thing mounted to underside of headlight unit!) with the one on the good side and see if the problem changes side, if it does then you need a new ballast pack...

Be aware of the high voltages involved when working on xenon light systems.
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: Dave Elite on 02 November 2010, 12:32:36
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I'd try and swap over the ballast (igniter, starter, rectifier, square metal box thing mounted to underside of headlight unit!) with the one on the good side and see if the problem changes side, if it does then you need a new ballast pack...

Be aware of the high voltages involved when working on xenon light systems.
You mean HID :y
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: Brikhead on 02 November 2010, 23:05:34
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You mean HID :y

I was on about the gas in the bulbs that's used to shorten the power up phase, it's xenon and most people, including the original poster (whom you seem to have ignored) call them 'xenon lights'.
Perhaps we should start calling them 'gas-discharge burners'!? It does sort of trip off the tongue...
 :y
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 03 November 2010, 22:21:57
Got a spare ballast pack here mate if you need one. :y
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: olzz on 17 February 2013, 21:49:34
Hi,

Seems that my Omega has similar problems, that during cold the HID is not starting up. After turning the light switch, the bulb ignites. Most probalby the ballast is faulty.

Anybody knows which electronic component becomes old in ballast? Guidleines to repair will help a lot.

Thank you in advance,

Best Regards,
Olzz
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: steve6367 on 17 February 2013, 22:02:20
HID is a generic term for all sorts of lamps - 'High-intensity discharge' - the bulbs on an Omega (and most HID headlights) are a Metal-halide lamp with Xenon gas to allow useful light output immediately from switch on.
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: Andy H on 17 February 2013, 22:06:49
Which make of lamp did you fit?

Some (all?) of the no-name lamps can give problems as described.

Osram or Philips were fitted in the factory and seem to work reliably.
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: RobG on 17 February 2013, 23:50:26
Quote from: olzz on 17 February 2013, 21:49:34
Hi,

Seems that my Omega has similar problems, that during cold the HID is not starting up. After turning the light switch, the bulb ignites. Most probalby the ballast is faulty.

Anybody knows which electronic component becomes old in ballast? Guidleines to repair will help a lot.

Thank you in advance,

Best Regards,
Olzz
Cheap enough from a breaker on here ;)
Title: Re: Xenon problems
Post by: olzz on 18 February 2013, 17:21:42
Hi

The Phillips bulb became violent and it had also problems with igniting. Once i ignited, then it kept lighted.
After this happening, I bought no-name brand. The bulb work color is 4300K, but on early morning when it is cold, the bulb does not ignite with the first switch.

I have feeling that this is still ballast which cause this problem.

Of course easiest way is to switch bulbs with other side, where OEM Phillips is located. I have to wait the wormed days.

Thank you for your replies,
OLzz