# Nissan headlight problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 22, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457 "2013-09-22T23:50:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jacob\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@Jacob\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_S)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457/1 "2013-09-22T23:50:11Z")
So when I bought my car the front right headlight was out, and also the car had been hit on the right side a year ago or so. I figured it was just an out light but the car is only 3 years old. So in June I bought some HIDS for my car and now I’ve had them for 3 months and the right one just went out. I turn it on, it flickers a bit. Then goes completely black. Could it be that some of my wiring could have been affected when it was previously hit and should I take it to the dealership without paying a million for some of the crazy things you pay for. Car: Nissan Altima 2009 2.5s Base 4dr Thanks for the help! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457/2 "2013-09-23T00:48:14Z")
The HID controller/ballast may have been damaged when the accident occured. Here’s how to get at the controller/ballast. [http://forums.nicoclub.com/how-to-install-hid-s-through-the-wheel-well-diy-w-pics-t293744.html](http://forums.nicoclub.com/how-to-install-hid-s-through-the-wheel-well-diy-w-pics-t293744.html) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Jacob\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@Jacob\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_S)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457/3 "2013-09-23T01:05:42Z")
Nooo, the HIDS were put in after the wreck. I bought the car after the wreck and then put the HIDS in because one of the normal car lights were out