2012 - 370z Touring - right main headlight flickers, then permanently off

tha_alabama · 08-06-2013, 11:02 AM

So I call Nissan, to see if its covered by the basic 3year/36, and he said yes.
I'm wondering if the dealership will simply replace it, after I show them it doesn't work anymore..... anyone think this will go smooth, or not smooth?

It's the bright OEM HID lights, Autozone has em for like $115.....

Trips · 08-06-2013, 11:17 AM

If you have NOT replaced the HID with something else? You should be fine

tha_alabama · 08-06-2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

If you have NOT replaced the HID with something else? You should be fine

zilch; haven't done anything.
Just goes out....im a curious type, wondering what specifically could have caused it.

DEpointfive0 · 08-06-2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tha_alabama

zilch; haven't done anything.
Just goes out....im a curious type, wondering what specifically could have caused it.

Take it into the dealership!
It might be the ballast as well

Gregor12 · 12-01-2013, 02:51 AM

Just want to chime in as this can be of use to anyone...

im having the same problem and it is NOT THE BULB. I waited at the dealership for an hour for them to replace bulb and when they did it was a no go. I told them it was the ballast but they said they wanted to start with the bulb just incase. But if the headlight flickers and then goes off its the ballast for sure

BULBS and BALLASTS are covered under the 3yr/36k

until you can get a new ballast put in try flicking your lights on and off very quickly 10 times and the headlight should stay on. mine works every time! hope this helps everyone. also if one bulb goes out change both bulbs because you will have different colors. right now my right one looks like 6K and the left one looks like 4.5k... however this could be because of the bad ballast ill let you guys know

IMWEZL · 12-01-2013, 11:34 PM

Damn didn't know this. I just changed my driver side bulb because it would flicker and then shut off. If these bulbs turn off soon then I'll take it in under the extended warranty.

Gregor12 · 12-06-2013, 09:14 PM

well guys got a new bulb and ballast installed for FREE lol they match now also they didnt have to change the other one.. probably because my car is only a year old. Anyways be sure not to pay for it and bring it up like i did and it will be free

sboden · 06-16-2014, 03:38 PM

I guess I'll have to find out how much it costs when not under warranty..........

08-06-2013, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
tha_alabama Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntsville Posts: 42 Drives: '12 touring gunmetal Rep Power: 16	2012 - 370z Touring - right main headlight flickers, then permanently off So I call Nissan, to see if its covered by the basic 3year/36, and he said yes. I'm wondering if the dealership will simply replace it, after I show them it doesn't work anymore..... anyone think this will go smooth, or not smooth? It's the bright OEM HID lights, Autozone has em for like $115.....

08-06-2013, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	If you have NOT replaced the HID with something else? You should be fine __________________

12-01-2013, 02:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gregor12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC Posts: 433 Drives: 2012 370z 6mt sport Rep Power: 12	Just want to chime in as this can be of use to anyone... im having the same problem and it is NOT THE BULB. I waited at the dealership for an hour for them to replace bulb and when they did it was a no go. I told them it was the ballast but they said they wanted to start with the bulb just incase. But if the headlight flickers and then goes off its the ballast for sure BULBS and BALLASTS are covered under the 3yr/36k until you can get a new ballast put in try flicking your lights on and off very quickly 10 times and the headlight should stay on. mine works every time! hope this helps everyone. also if one bulb goes out change both bulbs because you will have different colors. right now my right one looks like 6K and the left one looks like 4.5k... however this could be because of the bad ballast ill let you guys know AZP Installs and DEpointfive0 like this. Last edited by Gregor12; 12-01-2013 at 03:12 AM.

06-16-2014, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I guess I'll have to find out how much it costs when not under warranty.......... __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

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Gregor12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC Posts: 433 Drives: 2012 370z 6mt sport Rep Power: 12	well guys got a new bulb and ballast installed for FREE lol they match now also they didnt have to change the other one.. probably because my car is only a year old. Anyways be sure not to pay for it and bring it up like i did and it will be free