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Thanks dfoyl, but just following up on some of my other leads at the moment.

Thank you dfoyl for your comments. You are sure correct about the "stupid modern design" & having to pull half the car apart for a simple replacement.
I will follow up your suggestions for the parts. Thanks again.

Thanks Bennie for your thoughts. I will check whether the mechanic had the Ballast tested. On another site I was advised to check the seals around the Ballast and Headlamp assembly. I know there is a rubber seal around the Ballast but am not sure re the Headlamp Assembly, but will check. Never had t...

Any advice please for an expensive dilemma. I lost Passenger-side headlamp. Mechanic suggests it is Ballast (LB Type) SU-84965SA011 ($494.80 + GST). Water was found on recessed top of Ballast & mechanic thinks this has blown Ballast. But if I replace this, the question is where has the moisture come...

Thanks Tambox & Julian. Yes side of road NRMA. There was a rather noisy rattle, louder when AC engaged. Noise did seem to be coming from front of compressor. Used the screwdriver stethoscope method. A real clatter when doing that and vibration as well. Will check out the belt issue but NRMA cut that...

I have a 2006 Forester and the bearing(s) in the front of the air conditioning compressor have collapsed (so I have been told by NRMA service). Can I get the compressor repaired; do I buy a reconditioned unit; or should I buy a new Subaru unit ($1600 from local dealer, just the part not counting fit...