High Intensity Discharge Ballast - Description

DESCRIPTION





Vehicles equipped with the optional High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps have an electronic ballast module (2) mounted to the bottom of each front lamp unit (3). The electronic circuitry of the module is contained within a die cast aluminum module housing, which is secured by three screws (1) through integral mounting tabs to the molded plastic front lamp unit housing.

The sealed connector receptacle of the module is integral to the side of the housing that mates to the front lamp unit. The connector receptacle contains terminal pins that connect the module to the vehicle electrical system, to the high tension HID cable and to the front lamp unit through dedicated take outs and connectors of the front lamp unit wire harness.

The electronic ballast module cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if damaged or ineffective, it must be replaced.