Testing a headlight

[Ceejay29]

Hi,

 

I have bought a second hand Bi-xenon and would like to test it. Can I hook it up to a battery to check works or does it have to be fitted to the car?

 

Thanks

[Tricky-Ricky]

No! it needs to be connected to a ballast or it will end up useless.

[Ceejay29]

Thanks

[KyleR]

I assume the light came with a ballast? Should be attached to the bottom of the lamp.

[Ceejay29]

Oh err erm....better check that one Kyle!! Presume that it did but at the price I paid it probably didn't

[Tricky-Ricky]

A bulb wont come with a ballast, unless you bought them both new or used,Just so you know what they look like..

Edited January 10, 2015 by Tricky-Ricky

[KyleR]

A bulb wont come with a ballast, unless you bought them both new or used,Just so you know what they look like..

 

He bought a headlamp, not a bulb lol

[Tricky-Ricky]

Sorry but to me a "second hand Bi-xenon" would indicate a bulb and not a complete headlight

terminology makes a big difference.

 

Apologies to Ceejay29 for the confusion, But to reiterate then if its a complete unit then yes hook it up to a battery.

Edited January 10, 2015 by Tricky-Ricky

[Ceejay29]

Thanks for the help and apologies for the confusion. Here is what I have bought and would like to test;

 

 

[Tricky-Ricky]

Unfortunately due to the plug configuration you would be best off just removing your original headlight and plugging it in to test, however if you have the manual with plug pin configuration you could test with a couple of wires and a battery.

[Ceejay29]

Ok Thanks T-R