Solution For Non Retracting Headlights After Hid Install
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From: Bethpage NY
St. Jude Donor '09
Solution For Non Retracting Headlights After Hid Install
I think I solved the DOOR WONT GO DOWN PROBLEM with the HID install, The problem is the computer wont drop the lights due to a difference in wattage from the stock lights to the new bulbs, stock lights are 55 watts and hid bulbs are 35 watts. The solution I found was to wire a blinker bulb and holder directly in to the harness that runs from the headlight harness to the balast, thats the one that unplugs from your original stock bulb so there is no confusion, the holder i purchased had 2 wires attached to it, i took one wire and connected it to the + wire of the harness that runs from the balast to the vehicles stock harness,(RED) and took the remaining wire and connected it to a grounding point in the pocket the headlight assembly drops into (I used the bolt that holds the hinge for the hood), make sure you put a bulb in the holder and when your headlights are on the bulb should be lit that how you will know that it is installed properly,the bulb i used was a 7 watt blinker bulb, you dont want to go too high or you will run into the same problem. I took plenty of pictures and i would be more than happy to help over the phone if you want to call. I hope this helps you out with this problem good luck !!! PM me if this solution works for you!!!JOE
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Last edited by joe3451; May 3, 2008 at 12:28 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Morristown TN
WOW,
I just spent the better part of 4 hours trying to figure out what the heck I had done to my light motors when I installed the HID's
I think I tried almost everything I could think of.
I was ready to wire a toggle switch up until I could take it somewhere to fix it.
I come here and do a search and find this thread and jerry rig a temporary light to see if it works and it worked great.
I actually cannibalized a tail light on my 57 ford just to try it till I can get to the parts store tomorrow.
Thanks
I just spent the better part of 4 hours trying to figure out what the heck I had done to my light motors when I installed the HID's
I think I tried almost everything I could think of.
I was ready to wire a toggle switch up until I could take it somewhere to fix it.
I come here and do a search and find this thread and jerry rig a temporary light to see if it works and it worked great.
I actually cannibalized a tail light on my 57 ford just to try it till I can get to the parts store tomorrow.
Thanks
