JackStrong Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi So just picked up the car on Saturday, got home and went to drive at night time. Bloody typical, the dipped D/S xenon doesn't start up. Seller had no idea about it and I feel particularly stupid for not checking prior to purchase. I have had the bulb out today to inspect it, looks ok though there is a dark grey area on the bulb. When the lights are turned on it flickers for about a second then turns off. I have checked the two 15A fuses ( any more fuses ?) and they are ok. What wrongs ? Thanks for the help Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 You could check the bulb by swapping n/s with o/s, if the problem moves you need a new bulb. If it doesn't move swap the ballast's over, then the wiring loom etc until you find the faulty part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Which part is the ballast ? Also do you know any guides to removing everything etc, Ive looked in the service manual but its a bit vague. Like a walkthrough picture guide ? Also because of the fading light I was unable to get the spring clip on, whats the procedure for that ? Cheers, am new to the 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael robinson Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Change the bulb if that dont work , i think the lights have got a starter and a balast in, If so it sound like either could be faulty but people with a better idea of the light system will be along soon to advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi mate, the ballast is located on the underside of the headlight It is possible to loosen the front bumper off to gain acces to the 3 bolts that arnt visible There is 2 fixings at either wheel arch/ wing area in either side, and also 6 black poppers along the top edge where the bumper meets the bonnet. Remove all these and the bumper should drop forward enough to allow access to the headlight fixings. The bumper will still be attached to the undertray but it's flexible so is ok If it is the ballast I have a few pre owned ones for sale for £45 Hope this helps Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I knew someone would be along who knows much more than me about the 350z specific Ballast if I waited long enough, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Well..... its the bulb, thankgod lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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