Get your xenon headlights firing again with the Standard Ignition High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlight Igniter (HID153) — a direct-fit replacement for the 2006-2008 Audi A3 Quattro, 2006 Volkswagen Golf, and 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The igniter delivers the high-voltage starting pulse that strikes the arc inside an HID (xenon) bulb, working alongside the ballast so the lamp lights and stays lit.
- HID ignition: generates the high-voltage pulse needed to strike the xenon arc at startup.
- Works with the HID system: pairs with the ballast to start and sustain the bulb's arc.
- Direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
- Signs it may need replacing: an HID headlight that won't light, flickers, or is slow to come on — after ruling out the bulb, ballast, and wiring.
If a failed igniter is the cause of a dead or flickering xenon headlight, this unit replaces it. Because the bulb, ballast, and wiring can produce the same symptoms, diagnose the circuit before replacing.
Interchange: 1T0941471 · HDB153 · HID746 · 8P0941471
Manufacturer part number HID153.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this HID igniter do?
It produces the high-voltage pulse that strikes the arc inside a xenon (HID) bulb, working with the ballast so the headlight lights and stays illuminated.
Which vehicles does HID153 fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2006-2008 Audi A3 Quattro, 2006 Volkswagen Golf, and 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What interchange numbers does it replace?
It cross-references 1T0941471, HDB153, HID746, and 8P0941471.
What are signs the igniter may be failing?
An HID headlight that won't light, flickers, or is slow to come on can point to a failed igniter — after you rule out the bulb, ballast, and wiring.
Do I need to replace the bulb or ballast too?
Not necessarily. Diagnose the bulb, ballast, and wiring first, since any of them can cause the same no-light or flicker symptoms before you replace the igniter.
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