Aftermarket HID Installation WITH PICTURES
03-26-06, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by teejnut
So the Xenondepot kit comes with the relay and the right connector to just plug-n-play? Hmm... that looks like the best solution.
Though. Looking at the specifications I think it would be alright to just hook them straight into the OEM power harness.
Each Low beam circuit has 15A fuse
Xenon Depot kit has a 20A fuse for both sides
So assuming 20/2 = 10A per side.. well below the 15 A Also current is additive! voltage is not.
BUT this is not for sure since I don't know who has tried it. Anyone hook up their Xenondepot ballast straight up to the OEM connectors?
Try at your own risk..since someone on my.is was complaining about their power steering going out?? scary.
03-26-06, 09:53 PM
#32
Originally Posted by bagwell
I bought my PROXENON kit when they had them on Ebay for $270 shipped.
Try XENONDEPOT ($379) but ask if they can sell you the ballast with integrated ignitor...instead of the useless separate slim ballast and ignitor. the good thing about the XENONDEPOT kit is they plug in directly instead of having to do this...
Try XENONDEPOT ($379) but ask if they can sell you the ballast with integrated ignitor...instead of the useless separate slim ballast and ignitor. the good thing about the XENONDEPOT kit is they plug in directly instead of having to do this...
and what's the different between the slim ballast and the ballast with integrated ignitor?
03-26-06, 11:30 PM
#33
Originally Posted by ybing
The XenonDepot only have a 4300K & 6000K for H11...
and what's the different between the slim ballast and the ballast with integrated ignitor?
and what's the different between the slim ballast and the ballast with integrated ignitor?
03-27-06, 12:17 AM
#34
Originally Posted by teejnut
XenonDepot also has the "Xtreme HID conversion kit" which don't use Phillips bulbs. That kit comes in 6500k and 8000k.
The Xtreme only have 6500K for H11...
But I just want to know...is the Slim ballast no good?
03-27-06, 07:02 AM
#35
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by ybing
ya...but the 8000K dont have the H11 light bulb for IS250 and 350...
The Xtreme only have 6500K for H11...
But I just want to know...is the Slim ballast no good?
The Xtreme only have 6500K for H11...
But I just want to know...is the Slim ballast no good?
03-27-06, 07:05 AM
#36
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by rdrunner
Yup. Xenondepot comes with a harness with 2 relays and a direct plug into the battery. Looking at the specifications I think it would be alright to just hook them straight into the OEM power harness.
Each Low beam circuit has 15A fuse
Xenon Depot kit has a 20A fuse for both sides
So assuming 20/2 = 10A per side.. well below the 15 A Also current is additive! voltage is not.
BUT this is not for sure since I don't know who has tried it. Anyone hook up their Xenondepot ballast straight up to the OEM connectors?
Try at your own risk..since someone on my.is was complaining about their power steering going out?? scary.
Each Low beam circuit has 15A fuse
Xenon Depot kit has a 20A fuse for both sides
So assuming 20/2 = 10A per side.. well below the 15 A Also current is additive! voltage is not.
BUT this is not for sure since I don't know who has tried it. Anyone hook up their Xenondepot ballast straight up to the OEM connectors?
Try at your own risk..since someone on my.is was complaining about their power steering going out?? scary.
03-27-06, 12:13 PM
#37
Hello,
We include a harness with the kit to be on the safe side. The kits are fitment specific not vehicle specific. Not every vehicle has wiring that is designed to accomodate the load required by HIDs upon startup. We just dont want to run the risk of someone damaging their OEM headlight harness.
We also include a harness with the kit to ensure that the ballasts get a constant 12V at all times. We have seen many cases where customers dont use a harness and the ballasts flicker at time due to a voltage fluctuation. This will cause them to burn out prematurely. Not saying that this has been the case with the IS however the car is also brand new so its really hard to tell. At least with the harness installed you know that they are always getting a constant 12V.
Steve
We include a harness with the kit to be on the safe side. The kits are fitment specific not vehicle specific. Not every vehicle has wiring that is designed to accomodate the load required by HIDs upon startup. We just dont want to run the risk of someone damaging their OEM headlight harness.
We also include a harness with the kit to ensure that the ballasts get a constant 12V at all times. We have seen many cases where customers dont use a harness and the ballasts flicker at time due to a voltage fluctuation. This will cause them to burn out prematurely. Not saying that this has been the case with the IS however the car is also brand new so its really hard to tell. At least with the harness installed you know that they are always getting a constant 12V.
Steve
03-27-06, 12:23 PM
#38
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hello,
We include a harness with the kit to be on the safe side. The kits are fitment specific not vehicle specific. Not every vehicle has wiring that is designed to accomodate the load required by HIDs upon startup. We just dont want to run the risk of someone damaging their OEM headlight harness.
We also include a harness with the kit to ensure that the ballasts get a constant 12V at all times. We have seen many cases where customers dont use a harness and the ballasts flicker at time due to a voltage fluctuation. This will cause them to burn out prematurely. Not saying that this has been the case with the IS however the car is also brand new so its really hard to tell. At least with the harness installed you know that they are always getting a constant 12V.
Steve
We include a harness with the kit to be on the safe side. The kits are fitment specific not vehicle specific. Not every vehicle has wiring that is designed to accomodate the load required by HIDs upon startup. We just dont want to run the risk of someone damaging their OEM headlight harness.
We also include a harness with the kit to ensure that the ballasts get a constant 12V at all times. We have seen many cases where customers dont use a harness and the ballasts flicker at time due to a voltage fluctuation. This will cause them to burn out prematurely. Not saying that this has been the case with the IS however the car is also brand new so its really hard to tell. At least with the harness installed you know that they are always getting a constant 12V.
Steve
can you tell us if there's any type of CLUBLEXUS discount off the $379 price?
Thanks and keep up the good work!
03-27-06, 12:31 PM
#40
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
We also include a harness with the kit to ensure that the ballasts get a constant 12V at all times. We have seen many cases where customers dont use a harness and the ballasts flicker at time due to a voltage fluctuation. This will cause them to burn out prematurely. Not saying that this has been the case with the IS however the car is also brand new so its really hard to tell. At least with the harness installed you know that they are always getting a constant 12V.
Steve
Steve
03-27-06, 12:37 PM
#41
Hello,
Please view the attached wiring diagram to get an idea of what is involved. The wiring diagram shown shows the two sides sharing a ground and lead to the battery. The new harnesses that will be included will be completely separate harnesses. You will have:
2 x leads to the battery
2 x grounds
2 x relays
2 x fuses
2 x connections to the OEM headlight harness ( 1 per side).
Each side will be completely independent of the other
Steve
Please view the attached wiring diagram to get an idea of what is involved. The wiring diagram shown shows the two sides sharing a ground and lead to the battery. The new harnesses that will be included will be completely separate harnesses. You will have:
2 x leads to the battery
2 x grounds
2 x relays
2 x fuses
2 x connections to the OEM headlight harness ( 1 per side).
Each side will be completely independent of the other
Steve
Last edited by XenonDepot; 03-27-06 at 12:43 PM.
03-27-06, 12:51 PM
#43
Lexus Champion
Steve, one thing about that diagram I don't get....
if the bulb(s) hooks directly to the ignitor(s), then how do you hook into the existing harness? the existing harness is inside a comprtment right next to bulb.
if the bulb(s) hooks directly to the ignitor(s), then how do you hook into the existing harness? the existing harness is inside a comprtment right next to bulb.
03-27-06, 01:16 PM
#44
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hi Bagwell,
Im working on it.. Currently there is not however Im trying to set some sort of promo for the monthe of April =)
Im working on it.. Currently there is not however Im trying to set some sort of promo for the monthe of April =)
03-27-06, 01:29 PM
#45
Hello,
As per your posts:
1) car_lost - If you referring to the wiring harness then yes, we do sell them separately.
2) bagwell - Not all cars have the wiring within a headlight component. With the IS250 it appears that you will need to feed the trigger wires back into the headlight unit through the grommet supplied that is attached to the bulbs.
3) Teejnut - no promises yet but im doing my best to work something out for you guys =)
Steve
As per your posts:
1) car_lost - If you referring to the wiring harness then yes, we do sell them separately.
2) bagwell - Not all cars have the wiring within a headlight component. With the IS250 it appears that you will need to feed the trigger wires back into the headlight unit through the grommet supplied that is attached to the bulbs.
3) Teejnut - no promises yet but im doing my best to work something out for you guys =)
Steve