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Although the striker circuit should only affect startup, it affects more with these ballasts. Mine suffered from the same problem - the strike...
Just for future reference for anyone else having the intermittent light issue: What fails is the striker circuit in the ballast. The ballasts...
I guess you're right. Anything can be made reliable with the right amount of attention. And let's be honest, I give my car more attention than...
I guess I should've asked that! Well, it looks like you definitely have options. Honestly, I know for a fact that the OEM clutches are much...
I agree. This reminds me of the Sylvania-Osram merger. Sylvania was always the WORST bulbs. They were primarily made in China and had a limited...
I wasn't meaning to imply that all OEM is superior. I just have to criticize the companies manufacturing critical components and claiming they...
Just to clarify, I am speaking on behalf of cars in general. Valeo, for example, manufactures parts for Ferraris, Hondas, etc. No aftermarket...
I completely agree with you on the Hill Engineering parts. No doubt, improvements were made. This is a huge exception in my experience, however.
I've known Serkan at GTE for over 10 years. I can't lie - his products aren't bad. I got a rebuild from him and it held up well. But the...
After my last issue with having installed an aftermarket part, the subject seems to continue to arise on various threads about aftermarket...
For the record, the owner of AW reached out to me and was very professional and offered a return and refund of the unit once the OEM unit arrives....
I bought directly from Morimoto
The LED headlights (which I have) are a similar story. I drive my car lots at night, and one of mine failed within about 4 months. Had to order...
They "look" like higher quality but they aren't close. Mine arrived with one light having defective LEDs in the turn signal. Terrible return...
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Finding an independent tech is easier said than done. I was in that boat 10 years ago. I got scammed too many times by South Florida shops with...
I agree with all of the above, and it's my relentless attempts to confirm this was OEM prior to purchase is what upset me. There are a number of...
That's correct. They moved the o-ring outbound to facilitate removal. Mine had the old one also. Did you try the expandable parts grabber I...
Here's another tip from a daily driver: Don't use AGM. I have the best luck with sealed lead acid batteries, replaced every 2 years. I do not...
Just to be clear, I replaced my battery with a new one on Monday. Then, bought another brand new one (for another $250) on Friday and installed...
