2009 370z ballast

npdabest · 09-21-2015, 01:06 PM

Where do you guys get your parts from?

kenchan · 09-21-2015, 02:11 PM

ive not needed one, but i only use factory lighting for exterior so i would buy from either nissan part zone or courtesyparts

npdabest · 09-21-2015, 02:27 PM

Nissan Murano Altima Infiniti QX 56 FX 35 45 50 Xenon Ballast Control Unit | eBay

Would this one be okay to buy? The part number ends with A on this listing but the official part number should end with B.

It is also nearly 1/4 the price of getting from somewhere more reputable as well.

There is a 14-day return policy with 20% restocking so I am tempted to try it.

DIGItonium · 09-21-2015, 05:26 PM

The Retrofit Source might have some compatible ballasts from other cars. You can get them real cheap since they pull them off junkers.

npdabest · 09-21-2015, 06:47 PM

I bought the ebay ones earlier today. It says they are compatible and it seems like they are pulled from junkers as well.

Hopefully everything works out but I see that Retrofit site has a pair for $170.

SouthArk370Z · 09-21-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by npdabest

... Would this one be okay to buy? The part number ends with A on this listing but the official part number should end with B.
It is also nearly 1/4 the price of getting from somewhere more reputable as well. ...

I don't know if it's true for all Nissan parts but a letter suffix usually indicates revision level. Usually best to go with the latest revision but if you're getting it for 75% off it may be worth it. You may need to change the lamp if there is enough difference between a rev A and a rev B.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-21-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by npdabest

I bought the ebay ones earlier today. It says they are compatible and it seems like they are pulled from junkers as well.

Hopefully everything works out but I see that Retrofit site has a pair for $170.

I have one I pulled out of a wrecked light if you want in case the eBay ones are poo.

npdabest · 09-22-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I have one I pulled out of a wrecked light if you want in case the eBay ones are poo.

Thanks, I will keep you in mind if my guy tells me the install failed.

A cop pulled me over and notified me of my headlight. I checked a day later and it was working again. And then I noticed it stopped working a few days later. I'm hoping that is reminiscent of a ballast problem. My guy told me that it isn't the bulbs. I had a little incident with the fender/bumper area so I'm hoping it isn't yet another problem I have to deal with.

09-21-2015, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
npdabest Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Posts: 73 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	2009 370z ballast Where do you guys get your parts from?

09-21-2015, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The Retrofit Source might have some compatible ballasts from other cars. You can get them real cheap since they pull them off junkers. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 09-22-2015 at 09:46 AM.

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npdabest Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Posts: 73 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	Nissan Murano Altima Infiniti QX 56 FX 35 45 50 Xenon Ballast Control Unit \| eBay Would this one be okay to buy? The part number ends with A on this listing but the official part number should end with B. It is also nearly 1/4 the price of getting from somewhere more reputable as well. There is a 14-day return policy with 20% restocking so I am tempted to try it.

09-21-2015, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
npdabest Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Posts: 73 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	I bought the ebay ones earlier today. It says they are compatible and it seems like they are pulled from junkers as well. Hopefully everything works out but I see that Retrofit site has a pair for $170.