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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Default Relays and harnesses for HID retrofit?

Do you guys build relay harnesses when you do a retrofit?

Or do you just wire the ballasts to the connectors for the OEM stuff?
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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people at hidplanet usually use a relay harness for their retros. i think a member also makes them. you might want to check out hidplanet
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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have not done my but im a firm believer in ones with Hid's.. i feel that with all the jump from power to fuses , switches relays, you lose some power before it get to the lights. with the relay's you bypass all the jump and run power direct from the source
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Old May 10, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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I know how to make them and I know why they're useful, I was just being lazy and wondering if anyone had good results without doing the harness.

The voltage drop can't be that significant afterall.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by alan003
people at hidplanet usually use a relay harness for their retros. i think a member also makes them. you might want to check out hidplanet
i tried to create an account twice and they still havent sent me an activation code. i emailed them and they did not respond..... so hidplanet is not an option for me, it seems
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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you can buy pre-constructed ones on ebay for like $10 shipped.

just use 9005/6 connector
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NemeGuero
you can buy pre-constructed ones on ebay for like $10 shipped.

just use 9005/6 connector
excuse me for my ignorance but i have to ask. What do i search on ebay and will lexus or toyota be in the title or discription?
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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No it won't say lexus or toyota. Search for 9005 HID relay harness.

9005/6 is the factory plug for the old headlights.
The connectors that go to your Ballasts/ignitors are universal so the mates are already on the harness too.

The other connections go straight to the battery and bam. done deal.
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