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just installed my 6K HID kit from mobileHID.com and need a lil help

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Old 07-27-09, 05:44 PM
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i just installed them they gave me a scare at first cuz it tripped the VSC check and engine check light on. Then i realized i read something about if you turn your car on while the air intake is removed it throws a code. but i took it to autozone they plugged a scanner into the comp and cleared it and it went away. the lights look great white with a blue tint will post pics once i get my hands on a camera this weekend.


O where did you guys mount you ballast i ziptied them in the same place as the DIY on the forum FaQs . but don't feel to comfortable with them there.


if you could post some pics of where and how you mounted yours.


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and thankyou cliff from mobilehid loving the kit so far
Old 07-27-09, 06:06 PM
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Is this for headlights or foglights?
Old 07-27-09, 06:09 PM
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Im guessing its for headlight being he removed the intake to do it...
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Mount it where it looks clean and out of sight if possible. Keep it away from heat and anywhere that might get wet, and you're all set!
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well i put the right one behind the air intake cant really check how much heat is back there and the left one is right next to the fuse box and the engine seems to blowing alot of hot air on the ballast.

if you guys can please post some pics of where and how you mounted your ballast that would be great



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I wouldn't be worried. A ballast that is running for a few minutes gets extremely hot to the touch anyway, so I doubt some hot air from the engine compartment will do much out of the ordinary.

Ballasts are built like rocks. I have a pair just resting on the fender underliner in front of the front wheels, bouncing around. No problem. I've immersed many ballasts in water with no problem. If anything, seal up the actual connections with electrical tape.
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Originally Posted by ELL Y
I wouldn't be worried. A ballast that is running for a few minutes gets extremely hot to the touch anyway, so I doubt some hot air from the engine compartment will do much out of the ordinary.

Ballasts are built like rocks. I have a pair just resting on the fender underliner in front of the front wheels, bouncing around. No problem. I've immersed many ballasts in water with no problem. If anything, seal up the actual connections with electrical tape.
i have them zip tied to a wire harnes on the left side any chances the zip ties could melt just to see how many have the ballast zip tied and how long have you had them like that.

O and Ell Y the people that your headlight retro for you i contacted them to do the fog retro for me they quoted me $225 without hid kit to make them just like yours and $575 for the LEDs to be added in as well like Tchan.
What do you think is it worth it?
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anyone have pics of where they mounted the ballast please.

and what is a good brand bulb for bulbs. i was looking for phillips but i cant find any H11 HID bulbs.


Help would be really helpful
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