2002 IS300 Sportcross - headlight problem

[wayneh]

Hi -

I've gotten some very good info from this forum before, and I need it again please.

I have a 2002 IS300 Sportcross and the left front (driver) headlight (lowbeam, HID) has gone out.
I'm not sure when it happened as I don't drive much at night, but there has not been any 'trauma' to the car - no accidents, etc. that might have caused this.
In fact, it's garaged most of the time.

1) I have checked the bulb and it is good - I swapped it with the right front headlight and it works.
2) I bought new bulbs and tested - the new one worked on the right, not on the left.
3) I've checked the fuse under the hood - again, all good and swapped with right side to verify.
4) All the other lights work properly on both sides.

I'm guessing that there might be a secondary fuse, or perhaps a headlight 'module' somewhere that needs to be replaced?

Suggestions?

[wayneh]

Think I figured it out by searching some other forums - it must be the ballast that's bad.

I'll try replacing it and see how it goes.