HID Fog Kit - Sometimes does not "light up"

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Sep 10, 2009 | 12:01 PM

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TJW98LS

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Just a thought.

The LS400 fogs were very restrictive and didn't put out light at all. SKPerformance created a thread about it awhile back, and it worked well. It was probably about as bright after modifying them as the stock LS430 housing is now.

If you ever see an LS400 anytime soon with fog lights on, pay attention to how dull they are.

Sep 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by minnyminh

Gato.. The only way to run only the fogs is to rewire your switch. But doing that then it will be a separate switch on its own and wont turn on and off on the auto mode.

thanks bro, now I gotta find someone that can do that. cause I dont know

Apr 4, 2016 | 11:43 AM

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StanVanDam

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Originally Posted by XenonDepot

HIDs need a constant 12V when starting up. The power supplied by your OE harness may fluctuate at startup hence the ballasts may not get sufficient power to ignite.

Steve

Hi Steve, does the 9006 Volt HID foglight kit ensure proper ignition every time? Are relays included or required for the LS430? Thank you.

Apr 4, 2016 | 02:14 PM

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Hi,

I would suggest going with the Xtreme HID kit as the ballasts have a lower starting draw.

Steve

Apr 4, 2016 | 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by minnyminh

If they still dont work sometimes you have to switch the positive and negative wires on the ballast. Trust me it wont burn. HID kits are weird like that sometimes. I dont have mine hooked up to a constant 12v, its just wired straight from the harness and it works everytime.

ive had this problem too. Something to do with the polarity if i recall correctly.

Apr 5, 2016 | 07:03 AM

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No - it has to do with the ballast not getting enough power at startup.

Steve

Apr 6, 2016 | 09:26 AM

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If I don't use the Auto headlamp function (meaning my headlights and foglights are OFF during ignition), and if my foglights only ever turn on AFTER the car has been started, does the 9006 Volt HID kit light up correctly 100% of the time?

Due to the weak Canadian dollar, the Xtreme HID kit is rather expensive after converting from USD to CAD, so I'm looking for the most cost-effective 9006 HID kit that won't give me problems.

Apr 6, 2016 | 09:42 AM

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Yep - no problem at all!

Steve

Apr 6, 2016 | 08:43 PM

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I should have asked this in my previous post - the 9006 Volt HID kit states "Wiring featuring proper 9006 connectors will be included so that you can easily plug the ballasts into your OEM 9006 headlight harness – plug+play application." - can you confirm that this kit is truly plug and play for the LS430, and that nothing else is needed?

I see XenonDepot is based out of Ontario. Can we negotiate a special deal for being in the same province? It would be great to minimize shipping and currency-exchange costs for the both of us, and then pass the savings on to the customer (me). Thanks!

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:12 AM

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Hi,

You will get 9006 connectors that will literally plug right into your OEM wiring.

Your best bet would be to take advantage of the current 10% off and free shipping offer. I understand that the exchange is tough right now - we buy in USD.

Steve

Jan 22, 2020 | 05:10 AM

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HexXP

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Hey! I am having the same issue but would like to keep my lights on auto... the module you are speaking of sounds really interesting! Do you have a link?