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Old 07-09-07, 09:01 PM
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First off, I wanted to state that I received an HID kit as a gift, and it does not appear to have a name brand or anything like that. That being said, I have a question regarding the Auto Feature, that is generally not recommended for HIDs anyways.

The problem I have is that the Auto Feature does not work at all. The HIDs turn on, and work fine, but when I switch the headlights to the auto feature, it just turns them off.

I am pretty sure it has something to do with my connections, or something that I will probably not be able to fix, but I wanted to see if anyone had a clue to what could be the problem. It's just one of those things that I will probably not use, but it bothers me that I am not able to use that feature.
Old 07-09-07, 09:24 PM
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This maybe alittle off topic but, i dont use the auto feature.
Old 07-09-07, 09:55 PM
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is the HID kit direct wired to the battery with a harness?
Old 07-10-07, 05:45 PM
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yes it is.
Old 07-10-07, 07:29 PM
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Perhaps the AUTO headlight sensitivity is set wrong on your car... There is a way to adjust it...
Old 07-10-07, 11:01 PM
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What's wrong with using the auto feature? I have had my aftermarket HIDs for 4 months now. No problem what so ever.. The auto features works perfect... What's the down side with having it on?
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In a previous thread, we all came to a consensus to not use auto due to the start-up flicker.
Old 07-11-07, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
In a previous thread, we all came to a consensus to not use auto due to the start-up flicker.
actually it was because the AUTO needlessly turns on the HID's for 5 seconds...like when pulling into the garage at home or driving thru an underpass. Not good for the ballast or bulbs.
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was it dark enough to use the auto feature?
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