Audi A4 HiD ballast problem (2005 TSI S-Line quattro)

[Plipton]

Nipper's A4 seems to have developed a problem with one of the ballasts. VAG dealer has quoted £700 for just the parts (they can go and FO!)

Anyone had similar issues and found a suitable after-market replacement part which works and doesn't cause any problems with CANBUS etc (assuming it has CANBUS)?

Car is a 2005 2.0 TSI 4WD S Line.

Ta muchly in advance for any assistance.

[Maracus]

I bought a 2nd ballast for my 2008 A6 Le Mans from Ebay for £30. No problems with can bus issues.

[Plipton]

Maracus said:

I bought a 2nd ballast for my 2008 A6 Le Mans from Ebay for £30. No problems with can bus issues.

Magic, ta. Did you get a particular kit or just a generic one? Any details much appreciated.

[Maracus]

I just made sure I got the same part number.

[Plipton]

OK thanks. I'll mention it to him. Will need bumper off to get to it anyway, from what he's been told.

[Maracus]

I didn't on my A6, just had to remove the airbox. Not sure if the A4 is the same?

[Plipton]

Thanks. We'll have a look at the weekend