Nick,
I replaced the cap in a M/H HID, and it seemed to "correct" the equivalent problem.
Also, one doesn't need to use a "supermeter" to satisfy the folks in HB.
Of course, I'd never suggest that you cheat, but some of the people that pass this test do it with a battery and a light bulb!

[This message has been edited by electure (edited 04-30-2002).]