ABC

Hi all,

I've seen a few of you post this 'issue' before and was wondering if this is common or if something is bad or maybe something else? Here it is:

I installed my hid kit this past weekend. When i turn on my hids (not auto, actually turning the switch), usually only one of them light up. I then need to turn them off/on again for them both to come up. When one of them doesn't come up, i hear the ignitor or the relay clicking really fast for a second or two and not light up.

However, when i turn the hids off and turn them back on after the car is running a bit, they come on with no problems, no clicking, etc.

So I'm not sure if this is a power issue, a igniter issue, or if this is normal...

Appreciate the thoughts and help I love how the hids look and hope this is nothing major

BlitzIS350

i always thought it was my car, mine does the same thing too... on a side note, the relay that mine came with went out on it. so i had to buy a new relay(they are not cheap at all) anyways, water got into the connections and fried the relay. so i bought the new relay and wrapped it in electrical tape to try to keep moisture out.

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Mine don't do this... might want to get that checked out.

Javier

Wests

Mine did this too. I just leave them in auto and they work fine now.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

check your wiring plugs- could be any of the following:

1) Ballast plugs are not secure.
2) The plug to the relay and/or the turn on switch from your factory light bulb plug. this is where i found my problem.

ABC

^ what was the issue with yours? The relay connection? How did you fix it?

Ramon

HID's may not require a lot of power to stay on, but they do need quite a bit for them to ignite. Make sure all the connections are secure and that any ground wires have a solid connection.

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

i have xenondepot hids for my fogs and they used to do that. turned out i had a lousy ground on one of em. i also relocated that ballast to a more unexposed location so it won't get wet all the time.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

The metal tab in the plug that plugs into the factory wire was loose so I had to fix it so it would connect tightly. Since it was loose, my lights would flicker and then stay off... and then they would come back on after a minute.

istundra

iTrader: (2)

Ballast do require alot of AMPS... especially at start up.

NovaIS350

Ahh the troubles of non-OEM HID's...This is why you should get it as a standard option

omgitsroy

iTrader: (1)

my money is on the connections

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Well, just like anything else, you have to install them correctly so they work...

Javier

kramo

I had a similar problem with mine recently. Had them in since the summer and no problems. A couple of weeks ago when the weather got colder, the driver's side light would not come on at engine start up. I would turn the lights off, wait a few minutes then turn them back on and they would then both be working. Looks like it only happens when it cold out.

Anyone else experience this? Could it be due to a bad connection?

Koz

Coat all connections with dielectric compound/grease. This will insure a good connection, reduce heat, and prevent moisture problems.

Koz