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Jan 20, 2008 | 05:26 PM

catch06

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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

DngrZne

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Battery dead by any chance?

Jan 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM

taz03

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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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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

catch06

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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.