Filling up my windscreen washer fluid and I see the ballast hanging free. Torx screws gone, none under bonnet and hinge broke. Got a call in to New Country to get it fixed. Anyone else have this problem. Loose torx fastners? (notice I didn't use the word screws. )The Intercooler torx have been loose before.
It will be interesting to see, warranty or non warranty.


Paul

 

Possible theft? 2002-03 Nissan Maximas are known for HID Xenon theft because screws are on the OUTSIDE of the lens, unlike a Cooper that needs to have the hood propped open. HID's were standard on the Maxima in 2002-03.


"Maxima’s high-intensity-discharge headlights, the icy-blue lights sometimes called xenon lights, are considered a status symbol because HID lights are usually found on luxury or high-performance cars. Nissan made HID lights standard on 2002 Maximas to give them an extra selling point against rivals.

The lights can be installed on older models, and the HID bulbs can be removed from the light assemblies and used in other vehicles.

The problem’s so bad that Nissan sent owners a letter telling them that dealers will install free brackets "to make the headlights more difficult to steal," says Nissan spokesman Kyle Bazemore.

Most light thefts take place in the Northeast, so Nissan has supplied New York and New Jersey police with decoys to lure and trap thieves, Bazemore says.

Sometimes the whole car is stolen, apparently just for the lights because those are all that’s missing when the cars are found. Other times, only the lights are taken. Either way, it generates a theft claim, according to the report from the Highway Loss Data Institute."

 

I thought of theft, but no signs of tampering in my car. (keep it locked)
It is a definate possibility. If it is.

Paul

 

If you haven´t fixed it yet I highly recommend you disconnect the battery before handling the ballast. Xenon systems are high voltage.

 

Brought it down to dealer. It is secure now. In and out less than 5 minutes.

I don't touch anything that could zap me.


Paul.