Deliver the regulated power an HID headlight depends on with the Standard Ignition Headlight Control Module / HID Headlight Ballast, part number CML100. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2015 BMW X3. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full application details.
The ballast is the electronic control unit that runs an HID headlight. It steps up the voltage from the vehicle's electrical system and regulates the power the HID bulb needs to light and stay lit. This part is listed under both names: Headlight Control Module and HID Headlight Ballast.
Signs a headlight ballast may need replacing include an HID headlight that won't come on, flickers, or cuts out intermittently. A worn bulb or a wiring fault can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the module.
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What vehicle does the Standard Ignition CML100 fit?
The CML100 is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2015 BMW X3. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full application details.
What does an HID headlight ballast do?
It steps up the voltage from the vehicle's electrical system and regulates the power an HID bulb needs to light and stay lit.
What are signs that a headlight ballast may need replacing?
Warning signs include an HID headlight that won't light, flickers, or shuts off intermittently. A bad bulb or a wiring fault can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Why is this part called both a Headlight Control Module and an HID Headlight Ballast?
It is cataloged as a Headlight Control Module, and the manufacturer describes it as an HID Headlight Ballast. Both names refer to the same unit.
Is the CML100 easy to install?
It has an OE-exact-match design for easy installation and is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2015 BMW X3.
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