Broken Headlight relay? Options

[DIONYZUZ]

I recently tried fixing one of my lights that were out, so I bought new bulbs (HIDS) and it turns out that the bulb was not the problem. So then I checked the fuses, they were ok but I also pulled out the headlight relay while the headlight switch was on, when I plugged it back in, the headlights would not turn on after that, even with the switch on. I believ e I blew the relay, but If I switch my brights on the headlights work and later I found out that one of my ballasts was broken and that was the problem for the bulb. whenever I have to use my lights I stick a piece of wire in place of the relay and and always stays on unless I remove the wire. I also just got a used headlight relay from eBay but when I installed it, it didn't fix the problem. So I think it could either be the eBay seller gave me a broken relay? or is it something else? Also am I supposed to disconnect the battery when installing a relay? I didnt do that both times

[chacha]

oh...if you switched it when the light what still on...that will definitely blow out the ballast...just hope you have warranty still and tell them the ballast is bad. don't tell them you switch it out by unplugging while the lights were left on...power surge killed it buddy.