Another HID Install Question
Jan 20, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Instructor
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From: Shawnee Kansas
Another HID Install Question
Did an HID install, went well, all was working then the lights started to flicker and there was a clicking noise in the direction of the fuse box/battery...then the lights went out and the car won't start....Can anyone assist?
Jan 20, 2008 | 05:47 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Cresskill NJ
Battery dead by any chance?
Jan 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM
Racer
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From: Poestenkill NY
Did you upgrade to 15amp fuse. If not you probably blew the fuses. You have to put a bigger fuse for the initial draw of the ballasts.
Jan 20, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
taz03
Did you upgrade to 15amp fuse. If not you probably blew the fuses. You have to put a bigger fuse for the initial draw of the ballasts.
If I am not mistaken I needed to go from the stock 10 amp to a 20 amp for that reason.
I am very happy with my 6K HID'S
Jan 20, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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From: Shawnee Kansas
Good...glad to hear that, I will go back downstairs and try that right now! Thanks!
Jan 20, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Make sure the engine is running when you fire up the lights !
Jan 20, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Your battery is low from having the lights up for an extended period. Charge the battery and let the car run while you're messing with the lights and you'll be fine.
Same thing happenned when I installed mine.
Jan 20, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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From: Shawnee Kansas
Thanks all! Switched to the 15 amp fuse and kept the engine running :o
Works perfect!
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