xizor

I installed my HID kit today along w/ the resistor from the vendor and everything works, EXCEPT, if I turn off the lights at a normal speed, the headlights will not retract. If I pause a second after going to running lights, then go to off, the headlights will always retract. I've upgraded to a 20 amp fuse. Any thoughts?

vetterdstr

Move the headlight stalk to the high beam position and watch what happens.

xizor

I understand that the high beams can be used to retract the lights if one does not have a resistor, but that's not the case for me. My headlights retract fine, but only if I pause for a second while doing it. I will give it a try though.

lionelhutz

My first thought is the resistor is likely defective. Do you have a meter you can check it with?

Peter

fireman591

xizor

Ok I figured it out, the resistor was wired backwards. I assumed that if the HID system was wired and working w/o resistor, I could plug in the resistor w/ connectors in the right direction, it would work. Turns out the resistor had its pins backwards (in addition to the HID wire themselves being backward from the factory). Works now.

vetterdstr

Glad you got it figured out.

matt75

had the same issue here. quite an improvement the hid lights make huh? just be careful with the adjustment screws if you have to align them