joe3451

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

Cliff99C5hardtop

Very interested in this solution.....I'm all ears. Pics and part numbers would be awesome!!!

EMINENT 1

Good to hear. Mine's an 03 and I didn't have this issue with the fleabay kit I got. Thankfully.

spiral04

IM28702

While this appears creative and a job well done (Here's your pat on the back ), I worry that this adds more potential for failure in the sense of what can go wrong will go wrong.

I have the same problem on my car of the lights not retracting, but if I switch on the high beams, they retract just fine. It's second nature at this point to push the blinker switch forward as I'm shutting off the lights.

I'm not beating you down at all, just the opposite. I think it's a neat solution. I'm just not sure of the rationale of adding confusion to the harness to avoid a finge stroke.

minitech

It is easy to go to high beam and close them but leaving it that way makes the twilight feature a problem because you need to close the doors yourself. Good to just make it the way it should work.

joe3451

I have it installed about two weeks now and it works great, i know that there is concerns about stuff can go wrong but all you are adding is a simple 8watt bulb, if you are content with flipping on you high beams so be it , I wasn't. that is why I spent hours in the garage and hours combing the forum to come up with this solution. I'm getting alot of PM's from CF members letting me know that this solved there problem. if you are confused in any way about how to do this simple install you can PM me and i will give you my # to call me and i can walk you through it! and if this works for you PM me to let me know Thanks and good luck!!! JOE

nextime

Great job man you deseve it. yes a simple bulb will do the trick and it is a fine fix and a easy fix.

Remember there will always be a few complainers in the bunch. Dont let a few bad Apples ruin your day. Keep up the good work and I hope this doesnt keep you from making future Mod's or fixes.

RoccoC5

I just ordered some HIDs and will be installing them within the next week or so. Hopefully I don't run into this issue!

If I have this problem, I think I'll get a set of the harnesses made to work with HID conversion on CANBUS-equipped vehicles (BMW's, Audi's, etc). I think that all the harness is is an inline resistor. Thoughts? I'll report back.

gpruitt54

I've been Running HID headlights on my 99 C5 for about 2 months. with no issues with the headlights not going down when I turn them off. I am only now having an issue with the lights not turning down when switched. Frustrating!

I will take a closer look at the solution shown at the beginning of this thread. I will also try flashing the high beams as described.

RedRiderZR1

Another fix is just to run 55 watt HIDs. What I have had in my car for 3 years now. Never been an issue.

helga203

Same here.

momo20

i have HID in my 2003 Corvette Z06 with ACA headlights and mine work like stock with zero issues what so ever