Are there any alternatives to Audi's OEM ballasts?

B6/7 S4/RS4
#1

I’m getting sick and tired of having to replace them every year. They’re not cheap.

Any no-name OEM alternatives for the B7 S4?

#2

I’m not sure about alternative ballasts, but what is going on that requires you to replace them every year?

#3

I live in Baghdad…uhh…I mean Toronto.

#4

I feel your pain. Michigan roads are actually catigorized as the worst roads in the USA.

Check out the chrysler 300. I know chrysler uses the same ballasts as we do. I dont remember 100% what one it is but Ithink its the 300.

#5

I knew about this but I don’t have all the details. Which MY 300? Same time period?

#6

I actually have notes on this somewhere. Il llook and check back in. If you end up finding the information on your own please update this thread. There is a big saveings to be had

#7

Verify this, but I have notes that the Valeo LAD5GL is our stock ballast and is also used by Chrysler in their 300C. I haven’t had to change one of mine (yet) but don’t doubt that I will someday as dipped/failed headlights seem to be a common complaint with our cars. Look for mopar parts (at a dealer or online). Their part number is: 5139061AA. Something else I was told was to NOT keep the headlights on auto. The reasoning being that the ballasts fail after so many off/on or thermal cycles, and if they’re firing your headlights up every time you start the car they won’t last as long. Hope this helps!

#8

Very helpful. Thank you. Both tips.

#9

Interesting note about the auto.

#10

According to that reliable source of automotive wisdom, Amazon, that ballast is also used in a variety of Volvos.

$105: http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-LAD5GL-Ballast-Chysler-Charger/dp/B007UQKXHC

“Valeo LAD5GL OEM Ballast Xenon HID Fits Volvo S80 S60 XC90 V70 XC70 Chysler 300 Charger Audi A4”

#11

The Valeo ones I list in my earlier post are incorrect, and do not fit.

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