Xenon Lighting Ballast for 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta & More - Dorman 601-050

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MPN: 601-050
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Dorman - OE Solutions High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast P/N:601-050
Dorman - OE Solutions High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast P/N:601-050
$441.99

Supply the high-voltage start and steady power your HID headlight bulb depends on with the Dorman xenon lighting ballast, part number 601-050, a Xenon / High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast designed to fit and perform like the original HID ballast. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-2019 Mercedes-Benz C180 and 2010-2019 Mercedes-Benz C200. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.

A ballast converts the vehicle's electrical supply into the high voltage needed to ignite the HID bulb, then regulates the current that keeps it lit. If a failed ballast is the reason your headlight flickers, cuts out or won't come on, this unit replaces it.

  • Direct replacement: Engineered to install and operate like the factory HID ballast on the specific vehicle applications it is listed for.
  • Replacement for failed units: Intended to take the place of an original ballast that has failed due to a voltage surge in the electrical system.
  • Durable construction: Made from quality materials for dependable performance.
  • Trustworthy quality: Supported by Dorman's team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience.

This part is listed under both names: xenon lighting ballast and High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting ballast.

Interchange: 63127176068 · G22E510H3 · G22E510H3A · 2038202526 · 2038208885 · 2038209385 · 2308208426 · HID122 · HID131 · HID132 · HID134 · HID148 · YWC000500 · R66033 · R66044 · R66045 · R66046 · R66047 · R66063 · 1T0907391 · 4D0907476B

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

63127176068, G22E510H3, G22E510H3A, 2038202526, 2038208885, 2038209385, 2308208426, HID122, HID131, HID132, HID134, HID148, YWC000500, R66033, R66044, R66045, R66046, R66047, R66063, 1T0907391, 4D0907476B

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a xenon / HID lighting ballast do?

It supplies the high voltage needed to ignite the HID headlight bulb, then regulates the power that keeps it lit. Dorman 601-050 is designed to fit and perform like the original HID ballast.

Will this ballast fit my 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta?

Yes, the 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta is a listed application, as are the 2011-2019 Mercedes-Benz C180 and 2010-2019 Mercedes-Benz C200. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.

What are signs an HID ballast may need replacing?

A headlight that flickers, cuts out or won't light may indicate a failed ballast, but a worn bulb or a wiring fault can cause the same signs, so diagnose the cause before replacing.

What kind of failure is this ballast intended to replace?

Dorman designed it as a replacement for an original HID ballast that has failed due to a voltage surge in the vehicle's electrical system.

Is the Dorman 601-050 a direct replacement?

It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. HID lighting systems carry high voltage, so disconnect power and follow the vehicle's service information when installing.