Culpable's HID system, Lights wont turn on Options

[6gsillyca]

My headlights won't turn on. The last few weeks they have been sketchy, ie I need to flick the switch on and off a few times before they fire up, or either the left/right light will come on, but not both of them at the same time.

I seem to notice it happening more often when it rains, but somehow I think it is just a coincedince.

I'm guessing its a wiring problem, but I don't know what it could be, as it affects both the left and right lights. It used to work by switching on/off a few times, so all the wires should be hooked up correctly.

[Coomer]

I'd definitely wire them using a relay. You run the risk of burning up your factory harness the way they're wired right now.

[6gsillyca]

I'd definitely wire them using a relay. You run the risk of burning up your factory harness the way they're wired right now.

Could you explain how I should wire them up with a relay, and what sort of relay I should be using?

[Coomer]

Could you explain how I should wire them up with a relay, and what sort of relay I should be using?

You'll want to use your standard 30/40amp automotive SPDT (single pole double throw) relay, which can be found at your local auto parts store. As far as wiring, it helps if you understand how a relay works and what it does. Read up at http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp and you should be able to figure it out. If not, let me know and I'll make a quick wiring diagram.

[6gsillyca]

Could you explain how I should wire them up with a relay, and what sort of relay I should be using?

You'll want to use your standard 30/40amp automotive SPDT (single pole double throw) relay, which can be found at your local auto parts store. As far as wiring, it helps if you understand how a relay works and what it does. Read up at http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp and you should be able to figure it out. If not, let me know and I'll make a quick wiring diagram.

Had a quick look at it, but it looks like it would involve cutting up the factory harness/hid harness. I don't really want to do either. I'm not sure how to wire it up w/o cutting anything, as the 2 harnesses are fairly pnp as they are.


85/86 dont get used, constant power goes to 30, and either 87 or 87a get ground, and the other goes to the hid?