Ok guys, I'm starting my own thread about this. My drivers side HID bulb was out so I picked up some new 6000k bulbs and started the to replace them (removed wheels, liner, etc. and soon found out that the bulb was not out and that the drivers side HID is out. I tested the bulb from the drivers side in the passenger side and it worked fine.

I have done a little research and found a guy selling the ballasts out of a pair of broken RX8 headlights. The ballasts have a Denso/Koito part number of KDLT002. I did an Ebay search for that and found that this ballast is used on Lexus', etc and can be had cheaper than for the 8. One guy wants $100.00 for one brand new and the used RX8 ones go for $120.00. So do you think they all use the same bulbs, wiring, etc?

RX-8 Ballast


New Ballast for sale for Lexus

 

I will just be pissed if I order a new ballast and that's not it. But if everything else is working it has to be that right?

 

No input?

 

The ballasts are the same. It's just the bulbs that are different in the way light is projected but same base/connector.

 

Thanks, I ordered it so it should be here soon. I just have to remove the headlight and swap out the ballast. I'm wondering If I should order one for the passenger side as well just in case it goes out.

 

if you ordered one part to save 20 bucks I think ordering two seems counter intuitive to your original goal.

 

It wasn't just about saving 20. I saved 20 bucks and got a brand new ballast as opposed to a used one. I'm just now wondering how much life my passenger side ballast has left in it and the guy I bought the new ballast from only has one new ballast left.

 

Okay guys I finally got the Ballast in but FYI, you have to dremel your headlight to get the wire and connector into the headlight casing because the connector that goes to the HID bulb is too big to fit through since they do it before assembling the headlight. But its just a slit and the you pry it open enough to slip the wire in and the RTV is shut. I didn't wanna do it but baking the headlights was too much of a hassle. This is just a pic I found on the web for reference since I forgot to take pics when I was doing it.



But the Ballast worked great and my HIDS are working awesome. Only problem I had was that the 6k bulbs I bought were pieces of **** and would only work for five minutes so i had to put the stockers back in. But that is what i get for buying cheap bulbs off the street.

 

BUMP! thread revival!

What's the bold/italicized part mean? Will the dremel cut cause any issues with moisture getting into your headlight?

 

Nope, mine has not leaked. As long as you RTV it, it should never leak.

 

holy thread revival !

off topic : our cars (or any Japanese cars) share a lot of parts ... for example the MAF sensor on our car is actually the same as the one they use on Toyota Camry, Lexus, etc etc ...

Toyota parts are every freaking where so its super cheap, you can even get one that's made in China for 15 bux a pop.

Just 0.02

 

Cool. Thanks for clarifying!

LOL Yeah. I'm in a spot of trouble and this helped tremendously!

 

but make sure the ballast is the same size as far as watts...like 55w ballast cant replace a 35w ballast
someone correct me if im wrong

 

Yeah, that's why you check the model and brand of the ballast and get the exact same one.

 

would it be possible to just replace the whole factory HID kit with a new one? I know where I can get one for the cost of just one OEM ballast and it comes with lifetime warranty.

 

sure people do it all the time
ddm?

 

yeah ddm. I currently have their light bulbs and a slim hid kit on my bike--they are both working fine. My OEM driver's side ballast is malfunctioning.

 

I have them in my car as well
when I got them one didnt work but, after replacing that one ballast I've had no problems in ~3yrs

 

what kit did your order? was it plug and play too?

 

35w for fogs/lows/highs
yep it was plug and play
the price and warranty is good but, dont be surprised if you have to wait a while for them

 

Have you had any problems with the kit since you installed it?

 

Have you had any problems with the kit since you installed it?

 

^^^

 

well guys, after spending a couple of hours messing with the lights--I even opened up the ballast to inspect damage--I could not find anything wrong with it. My next approach was to replace the aftermarket bulb on the side that I was having problems with one of the OEM. The issue was not able to be replicated using the original bulb even after repeatedly shutting off the head light on and off in a rapid sequence. I then proceeded to do the same using the aftermarket bulb and the issue came on again where the headlight would not come on sometimes, it would just make a buzzing sound which would quickly vanish and the light would not come on anymore unless I flicker the on/off switch several times.
I put back the OEM hid bulbs to use in the meantime and I will order a new pair of 6000k hids replacement bulbs for the OEMs look a little dull to me.
I suggest everyone to check their bulbs before they go and buy a new ballast. In my case the bulb is not burnt but it is now defective. I ordered that pair of bulbs from DDM tuning in early 2008 and they are still technically good--at least one of them is--for $20. I will just order a new pair again and I will now have an extra 6k hid bulb I will keep as a back up.

on a side note, it it easier to replace the OEM HIDs bulbs by taking off the bumper on the top part and pulling out the headlights entirely--they are secured by only 5 easily accessible bolts-- than by trying it to fit them through the wheel well... which proved to be quite frustrating in my case since I'm lowered and am running 275s all around.

 

Yeah I had some aftermarket 6k HID bulbs that were ****, the lights would shut off. When I switched back to the factory bulbs they worked fine. Soon after that my ballast went out. I suspect the aftermarket bulb damaged the ballast somehow because it was just too much of a coincidence.