So my 04 xj8 has only one eye, the outer one had died. The Jag dealer quoted $1,600 to replace it. The unit is shot and it's the HD.

Is it feasible to put in a regular unit? I guess I'm hoping that 2 conventional lights would be as cheap as the HD, and maybe offset by hawking the good HD.

Would welcome your input on this, guys.

 

replace the bulb, its around $80 I think...

Unless the ballast went..

 

I'm guessing you can replace the ballast with an aftermarket kit by finding the power wires and splicing them in.

 

Certainly not the bulb, I replaced that, then the fuse the new bulb blew, before learning that the unit needs replacement. $1600 seems too much for a solution, which is why I thought of a non-HD light (pre-04??) that might drop in. I hope someone can give me a clue on the viability of this. Thanks for the responses.

 

You're definitely not the first person to ask. I'm not sure I've ever actually seen someone do it successfully, but I would try doing a search on the forums. Good luck!

 

Entire assemblies can be found on ebay frequently for $200-$500. Converting wiring harnesses from HID to halogen can be a difficult proposition.

 

That is disgusting !