problems with my HID's need help
03-01-06, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM910
oka it sounds like we have the same ones so im going to go over there tomorrow and tell him that its probably my ballasts which is the box that everything plugs into, and that should make everything work thank you guys, also how come none of my warning came up on my dash
not sure why there wasn't a warning but I didn't get a warning either....
03-01-06, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Payam
?????
not sure why there wasn't a warning but I didn't get a warning either....
not sure why there wasn't a warning but I didn't get a warning either....
03-01-06, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tqlla3k
Did your car have stock HIDs in the headlights? If so, then the Headlight ballasts wont have problems with the auto function.
I'd say if someone else installed the aftermarket bulbs... take it back
I'd say if someone else installed the aftermarket bulbs... take it back
03-01-06, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM910
oka good i just wanted to make sure that they didnt mess up a sensor when they were installing them, i really appreciate the help thank you once again
03-02-06, 07:48 AM
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if you go to online HID vendor sites, most of their instructions specifically tell you to turn off the auto headlight function, in order to avoid damaging the ballast with inadequate current during ignition. Just because some people have it working on "Auto" doesn't mean they are not damaging and shortening the lifespan of their ballast.
03-02-06, 08:24 AM
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No warning lights? Because your after market HID kit is not integrated to the computer system of the car. When you look at those ballasts, can you tell us what type they are? (Phillips, etc...).
Good luck. =)
Good luck. =)
03-02-06, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Payam
No problem, good luck tomorrow.
03-02-06, 10:49 AM
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If it happens again, try running a ground wire directly to the ballast, or you dont even have to wait, do that and the ballast should work correctly. Also whos makes the ballast? phillips? hella? or some cheap company in korea/malaysia. If your ballast are not oem quality, chances are the capacitors inside are also of poor quality and thus tend to fail. And more importantly if your ballast are aftermarket then watch them closely with in the 1 year warrenty, since they tend to fail with in 1 year or shortly after.
03-02-06, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
if you go to online HID vendor sites, most of their instructions specifically tell you to turn off the auto headlight function, in order to avoid damaging the ballast with inadequate current during ignition. Just because some people have it working on "Auto" doesn't mean they are not damaging and shortening the lifespan of their ballast.
03-02-06, 11:25 AM
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what if the kit i got is hooking directly to the battery? could i still leave it on auto?
Did you get your kit figured out?
03-02-06, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
that's the way mine is...but I still prefer to manually turn them on/off, otherwise they come on when I start my car in the garage, stay on for 10 seconds, then switch off.
Did you get your kit figured out?
Did you get your kit figured out?
i wish there were more ppl like you in the forums
03-02-06, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dainese954
what if the kit i got is hooking directly to the battery? could i still leave it on auto?
03-02-06, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
doesn't matter where it's connected as the entire electrical system is still interconnected, so the electrical drain at ignition is still there. I'm not an electrician or an expert on HID, I only know that multiple HID installation instructions warned about using automatic headlights and DRL's. If you look at IS, you will notice that the stereo does not come on for several seconds after ignition--I think that's for the same reason.
03-02-06, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
doesn't matter where it's connected as the entire electrical system is still interconnected, so the electrical drain at ignition is still there. I'm not an electrician or an expert on HID, I only know that multiple HID installation instructions warned about using automatic headlights and DRL's. If you look at IS, you will notice that the stereo does not come on for several seconds after ignition--I think that's for the same reason.