New to forums- HID help.
New to forums- HID help.
My drivers side HID turns on when I initially turn the headlights on then while I'm driving it goes out. When I notice I turn off the headlights and turn them back in and it seems to fix the problem temporarily. This is my first car with HID so I don't know if this is a sign that the bulb is going out or if it's the ballast??? Any info or help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Joel
Thanks
Joel
It's a common problem, a lot of threads on it lately, its 99% the bulb going bad. My suggestion would be to replace with something like Garax 6K's, OEM bulbs are very expensive. But if your under warranty, bulb may be free.
Thanks for all the info guys. I hope it's just the bulb and not the ballast or something worse. I've seen lots of people talk about the Garax and Phillips. Phillips are very pricey though. Are they worth it? Will the Garax 6K suffice?
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I ordered a set of Garax 6k D4S a couple days ago for $85 shipped.
www.ijdmtoy.com has a 15% off sale going right now.
I ordered a set of Garax 6k D4S a couple days ago for $85 shipped.
I ordered a set of Garax 6k D4S a couple days ago for $85 shipped.
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OP its your bulbs. I had the same exact problem when I picked up my IS in December.
I just bought these. Total was $106 shipped for a pair of 5000k. A bit pricey, but the quality is guaranteed to be excellent.
EDIT: here is the thread.
I just bought these. Total was $106 shipped for a pair of 5000k. A bit pricey, but the quality is guaranteed to be excellent.
EDIT: here is the thread.
Last edited by felixsc300; May 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM.
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some ebay users are selling d4s made by Toshiba-Harison. i cant find any reviews on those bulbs yet, but its 40 shipped for a pair
40 shipped spunds good. I've had V-hids in my cars and they have treated me well and are only 40 dollars as well. I'd opt for them, but they are always running out of 6000k blue for some reason.
Single bulb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND...item19c46b8a37
Matching pair:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Fac...item19c1897640
I work for Toyota/Lexus and see these on the shelf all the time. I compared one with my OEM Philips and they looked identical in color and brightness.
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Last edited by pfdaxe; May 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM.
question.
Im planning on getting one of these for my foglights.(http://www.kbcarstuff.com/HID-Kits-s/216.htm)
Is the cheaper one ok for the fogs? I see that the difference is one has a "harness" and one doesnt. Do i need a Harness to convert the fogs into HID?
or
is this a better buy for fogs?
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
Im planning on getting one of these for my foglights.(http://www.kbcarstuff.com/HID-Kits-s/216.htm)
Is the cheaper one ok for the fogs? I see that the difference is one has a "harness" and one doesnt. Do i need a Harness to convert the fogs into HID?
or
is this a better buy for fogs?
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
Last edited by cestjoel; May 29, 2011 at 06:16 PM.