Found a Neon with ballast, how can I make sure it's good?

[nsjuice]

Hey guys, My neon rear light on my 97 went out last month..

I found one and the guy says it works fine, comes with ballast. I've never taken mine out so don't know what to expect.

What are the things I should look for when I go look at it later?


How much can they be had for anyway? i found a few on ebay over 120$?

 

[unity]

Used they dont even go for cheap. A 12 volt battery could make quick work of testing. Bring some wire or something you can attach to the battery then contact the wires in the harness connection.

 

[nsjuice]

gracias. will do.

just wondering if there was anything else i should look for since i havnt taken mine apart yet to compare parts or anything.

 

[unity]

Not that I know of.

But FYI, the neon is usually not the problem. 99% of the time is the ballast. So if its a deal and works and comes with a working ballast, go for it. Swap the ballast and see if that fixes yours. If it does sell just the neon and you may be ahead or keep it for a backup.

 

[nsjuice]

Thanks for the FYI.


Although my neon has that saggy effect on the left side so, i'll have to see how this guy's part is compared to mine.


again, thanks.

 

[kustomizingkid]

Glitch ballast ftw.... a million times better than the oem ballast and it's only $90!

glitchm@hotmail.com

 

[nsjuice]

Thanks Kid, i'll keep that in mind the next time around! Got the strip and ballast for 50 buks!

Strip doesnt droop like mine but has a scratch on the outer lens.. doesnt look TOO deep, gonna see if I can sand it out.

Thanks guys!