HIDs On Auto
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HIDs On Auto
I have aftermarket HIDs on my 2IS and set it to auto with no problem so far. I read on another thread setting it to auto is not recommended since it may turn on and off more than normal usage. Is this a myth? If it's true, please explain.
I can see that if you're frequently/constantly going under bridges or dark clouds blocking the sun causing it to turn on/off frquently/constantly throughout the day, then you should have it off-whether it's aftermarket or factory.
Otherwise, mine has been on auto since 99 and it only turns on at night and once in a long while if I'm sitting at a red light under a bridge
Otherwise, mine has been on auto since 99 and it only turns on at night and once in a long while if I'm sitting at a red light under a bridge
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igniting the bulb is very different from runing the bulb, when ignite you have to "burst" over 1000v through the system on the bulb to ignite the gas inside. that's what causes problems, either on the bulbs or the ballasts. believe me, it hurts.
with hid kits, i really don't recomend putting it at auto position all the time. especially when you are in the garage in the morning when starting the car. the stock harness and such are not designed to sustain stable and harmless supply to the ballasts, you can put more wear on the system.
stock hid system is differently designed and they have already put it into considering about auto. so it's "better". but in generate turning it on and off often is not a good idea.
if you still don't believe it, go and flip your headlights (with hid kits) on and off fast. my guess is you will blow the hid bulb pretty fast (happened to me)
with hid kits, i really don't recomend putting it at auto position all the time. especially when you are in the garage in the morning when starting the car. the stock harness and such are not designed to sustain stable and harmless supply to the ballasts, you can put more wear on the system.
stock hid system is differently designed and they have already put it into considering about auto. so it's "better". but in generate turning it on and off often is not a good idea.
if you still don't believe it, go and flip your headlights (with hid kits) on and off fast. my guess is you will blow the hid bulb pretty fast (happened to me)
ah, good point. you are right, that's definitely not helping. even for stock hid, i dont' think it's a good thing
which bears the same "worry" as you on the hid
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May 1, 2006 08:08 AM