2004 XC70 Bi-Xenon headlight issue

Stucart · Dec 29th, 2008, 20:48

My wife was out-of-state with the 2004 XC70 when the dashboard message center reported a bulb problem. Bulb out. Visited dealer who had said it would be 5 minutes to switch a bulb. An hour later they told her about a "transformer" that needed replacing and it cost $700 and would take 3 hours. Total expense of near $1,000.

She called very upset, and I told her to bring it home. We bought the car second hand, it was pristine, and has been great. We know nothing about bi-Xenon. By "transformer" do they mean "ballast"? And why would one headlamp be fine, if they "ballast" needs replacing?

Thoughts? Suggestions? I am taking to our local dealer when she gets home with the car. Why is this an expensive nightmare?

Thanks,
SC

jonnyjohnson · Dec 31st, 2008, 14:02

Each bulb has its own ballast to fire up the bulb.

Can’t comment on the prices.

It may be cheaper to fit a complete conversion kit

Happy New Year

command · Jul 9th, 2011, 13:11

XC70 Replacement Ballast need 700usd. wow is exprensive.

i think this guy can help you .

you need chage the ballast is this type.

Dec 29th, 2008, 20:48	#1
Stucart New Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2009 22:12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts	2004 XC70 Bi-Xenon headlight issue My wife was out-of-state with the 2004 XC70 when the dashboard message center reported a bulb problem. Bulb out. Visited dealer who had said it would be 5 minutes to switch a bulb. An hour later they told her about a "transformer" that needed replacing and it cost $700 and would take 3 hours. Total expense of near $1,000. She called very upset, and I told her to bring it home. We bought the car second hand, it was pristine, and has been great. We know nothing about bi-Xenon. By "transformer" do they mean "ballast"? And why would one headlamp be fine, if they "ballast" needs replacing? Thoughts? Suggestions? I am taking to our local dealer when she gets home with the car. Why is this an expensive nightmare? Thanks, SC

Jul 9th, 2011, 13:11	#3
command New Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2011 13:27 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY	XC70 Xenon Ballast XC70 Replacement Ballast need 700usd. wow is exprensive. i think this guy can help you . you need chage the ballast is this type.

Dec 31st, 2008, 14:02	#2
jonnyjohnson Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2016 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eastbourne View Photos By: jonnyjohnson	Each bulb has its own ballast to fire up the bulb. Can’t comment on the prices. It may be cheaper to fit a complete conversion kit Happy New Year

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