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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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I just had my HID install (My frined did it for me.. and it's from his car) it's a 7000K... I had some little problems.

1) when put in the key, didn't start the engine yet, the lights goes "on". then I start the car. sometimes the lights will cuts off on one side ( either left or right)... then all I have to do is switch the light "off" then "on" then it's ok... why??

2) when turn on the light with out start the engine, sometimes light will cut off ( either left or right) then all I have to do is turn it "off" then "on".... why???


because this is the frist time I had my HID.. so I was thinking if it could be my battery's problem or what???


Please Help...

This HID is EAGLEYE HID 7000K Purple White H7


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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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general rule, with hid kits, don't put them on auto. i always just turn on the headlights myself
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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yah...like Rom said....keep it off and manually turn it on when u need it.

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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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yah...like Rom said....keep it off and manually turn it on when u need it.

pete

Dude...miss ya at the meet....maybe next time.
i still remember when i first got my fogs hid, i put them on all the time, and after starting the car couple of times, i blew the fog fuse....
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yah...like Rom said....keep it off and manually turn it on when u need it.

pete

Dude...miss ya at the meet....maybe next time.
No worry Bro... When is the next meeting???
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Originally posted by rominl
i still remember when i first got my fogs hid, i put them on all the time, and after starting the car couple of times, i blew the fog fuse....
OH.. for real!! I can blow my HID because of that??? thankz for letting me knew that... I would do that from this second...


is there any other thing I need to know?? I am just a new guy deal with HID.. so let me know if there is anything I need to keep in mind..


Thankz ppl
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Originally posted by George Hsieh
OH.. for real!! I can blow my HID because of that??? thankz for letting me knew that... I would do that from this second...


is there any other thing I need to know?? I am just a new guy deal with HID.. so let me know if there is anything I need to keep in mind..


Thankz ppl
umm....... i can't think of anything else. bottom line, don't turn on and off on hid kits too often, it's not good for the bulbs, and yes, HOPEFULLY you just blow the fuse. but if it's bad, you blow the kit
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No worry Bro... When is the next meeting???
umm...... i have a feeling that it's going to be on 9/11. right, PHML?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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also that.. I read a post saying that we need to change out fuse or something... something about 20A??? any idea??
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also that.. I read a post saying that we need to change out fuse or something... something about 20A??? any idea??
yeah the stock one might be 15amp. if yours is working then it's ok. otherwise just pump up the ampt a bit. for my fogs, used to be 15, keep on blowing fuse. now 20amp and it's strong
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No worry Bro... When is the next meeting???
George....visit Pimplux.com....and register for the forums/communications section. We have a mini-meet BBQ for 9/11/04 at Hawaii Loa Ridge....Jason - your ES buddy will be there. And guess what....Rominl will be there too...NO JOKE!!

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George....visit Pimplux.com....and register for the forums/communications section. We have a mini-meet BBQ for 9/11/04 at Hawaii Loa Ridge....Jason - your ES buddy will be there. And guess what....Rominl will be there too...NO JOKE!!

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yeah, fly over the ocean for a meet, gosh is that expensive
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yeah, fly over the ocean for a meet, gosh is that expensive
Rom...dont forget to check ur car in at baggage!!

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Originally posted by PHML
Rom...dont forget to check ur car in at baggage!!

Pete
remember don't over weight them, part them out in several suit case... I am trying to help you to keep your cost down....
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