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Old 01-15-07 | 07:22 PM
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Ok...I've had HID's installed on my car for awhile. Xetronic 8k's . But they're firing up so slow now...it takes like..9-10 seconds for it to fire up to full blast and they're still connected to the stock wiring harness...Any idea's why they may be firing up slow?
Old 01-15-07 | 09:20 PM
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You might get a an answer if you post this at the "lighting" forums: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lighting-128/

There may be more people (that doesn't drive ES's) that has your HID system.
Old 01-15-07 | 11:48 PM
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I agree.

Moved.
Old 01-16-07 | 05:30 AM
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You might want to get a wire harness so you won't be pulling power directly from your electrical system for initial startup. But also remember that HID lights take some time to reach full power whether it's aftermarket or OEM.
Old 01-16-07 | 09:37 AM
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Upgrade your wiring harness, regardless of what kit you have.
Old 01-16-07 | 09:58 AM
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Because they are 8K...

8K are lower power, which means they take longer to warm up to the 8k color temp.

Go with a 6k or under and they will flicker on and warm up to temp within 1-2 seconds...


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Old 01-16-07 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Upgrade your wiring harness, regardless of what kit you have.
ok...i'll do that definetly...i'll post results after the install
Old 01-16-07 | 02:53 PM
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i think xenondepot sells just the wiring harness... might want to hit up their site.
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