Repair WM Caprice HID headlight?

[skip100]

One of my headlights was working only intermittently, and the auto electrician replaced the entire headlight. It cost an absolute fortune. (just under a grand). He said the problem was most likely bad connections (between the ballast and the globe, I think), and it was not repairable.

Is there any chance of having it repaired by a specialist? If so, maybe I could sell it and recoup a bit of the cost.

It's too late now, but could I have replaced the headlight with one from a Statesman? Apparently the Statesman uses standard headlights, and this kind of problem doesn't occur.

I'm thinking I should start trying to source a used headlight for when the other one goes. Any recommendations on suppliers/wreckers would be appreciated.

Greg.

 

[Red Centre Bluey]

Old thread, but, your electrician is an idiot.
New lamp ($157) and a new Ballast ($135) were the most that were needed, and both can be replaced separately
Both can be had out of China for a lot less too

 

[VT&VX]

Old thread.
But switch it out for LED bulb and LED switching rectifier (not really a ballast).