Supply the power your HID headlights depend on with the Standard Ignition High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast, part number HID124. This HID headlight ballast fits many vehicles, among them the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG.
An HID ballast controls the electrical power supplied to the high-intensity discharge bulb, both when the lamp starts up and while it stays lit, so the headlight can operate as designed.
- DOT-certified: DOT-certified to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Heavy-duty casing: The electronics are enclosed in heavy-duty casings designed for durability.
- OE-matched circuitry: The internal circuitry matches the OE design and is intended to support proper headlight performance.
Signs this part may need replacing: an HID headlight that flickers, cuts out intermittently, or fails to light. A bulb, connector, or wiring fault can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the ballast.
See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete application details.
Interchange: HDB124 · 2218706289 · 2219000404 · 221900040464 · 2219008001 · HID712
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
HDB124, 2218706289, 2219000404, 221900040464, 2219008001, HID712, HID124
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an HID lighting ballast do?
It controls the electrical power supplied to the HID bulb, both when the headlight starts up and while it stays lit.
Which vehicles does the Standard Ignition HID124 fit?
It is listed for the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, among other models. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full details.
How can I tell if my HID ballast may be failing?
A flickering headlight, intermittent cut-outs, or an HID headlight that won't light can be signs of a failed ballast. A bulb or wiring fault can cause the same signs, so diagnose the cause before replacing the ballast.
Is the HID124 ballast DOT-certified?
Yes. Standard Ignition states the HID124 is DOT-certified to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
What part numbers does HID124 interchange with?
It cross-references HDB124, 2218706289, 2219000404, 221900040464, 2219008001, and HID712.
