Dorman 601-053 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast - Front or Left

Dorman HID Ballast for OE-Style Headlight Repair

This Dorman high-intensity discharge lighting ballast restores proper headlight operation on specified vehicles when the original ballast fails. Built as a complete control module with an aluminum body and blade terminals, Dorman 601-053 is made to match original fit and performance for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg, left; 2005-2006 Chrysler 300, front; and 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, left. This part cross-references OE-style numbers 3D0909157 and 68019173AA for the same application.

Key Features

• High-intensity discharge (HID) lighting ballast for exterior lighting repair
• Direct-fit replacement for specified Volkswagen and Chrysler applications
• Complete control module replacement type
• Aluminum housing with silver finish
• 2 connectors and 15 terminals with blade-style terminals
• No wiring harness included
• No installation hardware included

Detailed Description

Dorman 601-053 is an HID ballast designed to restore headlight function when the factory ballast no longer powers the lamp correctly. It is built to match the fit and performance of the original unit on select Volkswagen Touareg, Volkswagen Phaeton, and Chrysler 300 vehicles, including 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg left-side applications with a 12-pin connector, 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton left-side applications with a 12-pin connector, and 2005-2006 Chrysler 300 front applications with a Valeo vendor setup and 12-pin connector. The compact aluminum housing measures 5.2 in. long, 3.5 in. wide, and 1.2 in. thick for OE-style packaging in the headlamp assembly.

What It Helps Fix

• Headlight not turning on
• Intermittent HID lamp operation
• Flickering or unstable low-beam output
• Ballast-related headlamp warning conditions
• Loss of proper HID ignition or startup

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, mounting location, and vehicle application before installation. This ballast uses blade terminals and 2 connectors, and it is specified for left or front positions depending on the vehicle. Compare the original unit to Dorman 601-053 before replacement to confirm the 12-pin connector and OE-style layout match your vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman 601-053 is engineered as a direct replacement electronic control module for specified HID lighting systems. It is built to restore original headlight function on listed applications and follows OE-style fitment requirements for the vehicles shown above.