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  1. 03-11-2016 06:56 PM #1
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    DEPO/D2s headlights ballast cover

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    Had anyone ordered these?

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    I ordered these and it didn't come with the ballast covers...is that normal? It's not listed in there. I need the covers obviously and I've contacted the seller so we'll see if it was a mistake but wanted to see if anyone came across this issue.
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    ballast covers? the ballast doesnt have a cover.
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    The oe ballast bolts right into the bottom there. Effectively becoming the "cover".
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    It's simple enough to buy project plastic sheets off amazon and cut it to size with sheers. Then drill holes with some screws. Viola. That is, if you are using aftermarket ballasts.


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    Yeah I was just curious if this was a norm because I'm not getting an answer. I was just going to grab some sheet metal at the hardware store and cute it to size and drill the holes
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    Definitely make sure you seal covers with sealant that is not water based


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    Quote Originally Posted by Attrick07 View Post
    Definitely make sure you seal covers with sealant that is not water based


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    Yeah I had to make a cover and I'm sealing it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spoorguy View Post
    Yeah I was just curious if this was a norm because I'm not getting an answer. I was just going to grab some sheet metal at the hardware store and cute it to size and drill the holes
    totes normal as others above have said. ballasts fit directly into the bottom with a rubberized strip effectively forming a seal. no housings come with a cover, unless you buy them with the housings.
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    I know that the ballast fits under and seals it, I pulled the old faulty ballast and replaced it. I just didn't know that they sold the headlights without a "cover" and that they are sold with the expectation that you would swap the OEM ballast over or buy a new one. There was a link I happened to miss in the listing which I found later on. It's interesting an a good to know for those who plan on purchasing a similar set
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