HID problems? Ballast testing?
The fuse for my LH headlights has blown again, and given they've only been used on dipped, and I've got an HID kit replacing that system, I guess that's where the problems lie.
From having a poke around the other night, it looks fairly simple: the cables that used to go straight to the bulb now power the ballast, which then powers the HID bulb? The wiring looks in decent condition.
Does this mean the ballast itself is the problem? Is there any way to test it, apart from swapping it over and seeing if the problem changes sides?
Incidentally, when I replaced the fuse, I noticed a high frequency whine when the lights were on; is this normal with HIDs? (It's the first HID-equipped car I've had!)
Thanks
1993 Honda NSX
1999 Lotus Elise 111s