Xenon "control unit" help

[Paolobuchberger]

Hi Guys,

just jumped across from the Boxer pages to ask a question. I have a 147 GTA with factory xenon lights. Unfortunatelly some water got into the headlight and blew the "control unit" which I think is the same thing as the ballast (?).

I see that the original Alfa part is $925 Has anyone had this problem and found somewhere to get an equivalent part that works and is cheaper?

I'm in Australia by the way

Thanks

[Sniady]

Modern xenon headlight's have three main piece's. Control unit, Ignitor, and Bulb. Something Ignitor, and bulb are one.

I would diagnose the failed part first, because if it's not the unit, you will not be able to return it. Best way to diagnose xenon lights. Remove both control units, and swap. Same goes for the bulb, and ignitor.

[Alfissimo Int.]

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Originally Posted by Paolobuchberger Hi Guys, just jumped across from the Boxer pages to ask a question. I have a 147 GTA with factory xenon lights. Unfortunatelly some water got into the headlight and blew the "control unit" which I think is the same thing as the ballast (?). I see that the original Alfa part is $925 Has anyone had this problem and found somewhere to get an equivalent part that works and is cheaper? I'm in Australia by the way Thanks