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[kCed]

well just changed the fuses again..and it worked...went for a quick cruise around the block....sooooo bright i love it!

now i just gotta hope the fuse doesnt blow again....and aim the lights down

[Culpable04]

well, i just washed the inside of my engine bay today and WARNING!!! stay away from the ballasts, my left ballast stopped working so i had to pull it out of the car, sprayed the little water that was in it out, and then used WD-40 to get the rest of the water out, then it worked perfectly but i dont know how many times i can do that, so be careful when washing engine bays. And not sure u anyone has the answer to the question i posted ealier, how do we get just replacement bulbs, mine arent burnt out but i want t spare set before mine burn out completely and are past their 3000 hr life. Anyone?

I'm trying to convince the supplier to give me some kind of warranty on them, when I get them to do that then I'll offer replacement bulbs as well.

well just changed the fuses again..and it worked...went for a quick cruise around the block....sooooo bright i love it!

now i just gotta hope the fuse doesnt blow again....and aim the lights down

nice !

[LeonStryfe]

well, i just washed the inside of my engine bay today and WARNING!!! stay away from the ballasts, my left ballast stopped working so i had to pull it out of the car, sprayed the little water that was in it out, and then used WD-40 to get the rest of the water out, then it worked perfectly but i dont know how many times i can do that, so be careful when washing engine bays. And not sure u anyone has the answer to the question i posted ealier, how do we get just replacement bulbs, mine arent burnt out but i want t spare set before mine burn out completely and are past their 3000 hr life. Anyone?

I wrapped mine with electrical tape just in case helps a lot.

[kCed]

bad news had to make a quick run out...and turned them on and blew the fuse again!!! womp womp...

would putting in a bigger fuse work!? maybe a 20 or 25???

maybe i didnt install it right...but all i did was
1. took out stock bulb....and put in hid bulb
2. then plugged up the male/female wires from bulb and ballast...
3. then plugged in the bulb to the ballast
4. plugged into the stock harness..

did i miss something....

[Culpable04]

bad news had to make a quick run out...and turned them on and blew the fuse again!!! womp womp...

would putting in a bigger fuse work!? maybe a 20 or 25???

maybe i didnt install it right...but all i did was
1. took out stock bulb....and put in hid bulb
2. then plugged up the male/female wires from bulb and ballast...
3. then plugged in the bulb to the ballast
4. plugged into the stock harness..

did i miss something....

DO NOT USE A BIGGER FUSE !!!

If they were working fine for t hat little while, I would assume that the ballast are ok, did they both lights seem ok while they were working ? if so, then try to install a relay to take power from the battery.

[kCed]

ive read on the net maybe using a 20a might work...

wut would the problem be if i did use a bigger one?

about useing a relay where would i add it on to

edit: found this while search for a solution

If there is one fuse per headlight, each fuse must be at least 20 amps.
http://www.gohid.com/information.php

This post has been edited by kCed: Mar 28, 2007 - 12:58 PM

[celiracer]

Is there gonna be another group buy? looks like the others went pretty good? Just wondering. I really wanna get some HID's but i just don't know if the HID's would change the color of my hyper white park lights.

[Culpable04]

ive read on the net maybe using a 20a might work...

wut would the problem be if i did use a bigger one?

about useing a relay where would i add it on to

edit: found this while search for a solution

If there is one fuse per headlight, each fuse must be at least 20 amps.
http://www.gohid.com/information.php

I think 5 amp higger won't be too hard on your wiring, but is recomended using a relay so you don't have to change the stock fuses. using higger fuses may cause your wiring to melt as the wires are rated for certain amperage.

Is there gonna be another group buy? looks like the others went pretty good? Just wondering. I really wanna get some HID's but i just don't know if the HID's would change the color of my hyper white park lights.

I replied your pm.

and another GB will be going on after I complete the replacements with these guys.

[kCed]

so how would i go bout adding a relay in there....where can i grab one....

remember im a nooooob

[celica47]

Culp same thing happend to my fuse. The HID THAT i have WORKING in my car is using a 20 or 25 i havent had any problems.

[kCed]

so celica47....you think changing the fuse to a higher one would work...

i really dont want to spend anymore on fuses shheesh

i want these badboys to work and stay working

[celica47]

so celica47....you think changing the fuse to a higher one would work...

i really dont want to spend anymore on fuses shheesh

i want these badboys to work and stay working

yeah i know it would work thats what iam doing now lol. I dont know why the HID kit manufactuer wouldnt reccomend it since the HID are pulling more amperage than stock headlights

[Culpable04]

so how would i go bout adding a relay in there....where can i grab one....

remember im a nooooob

that's why I recommended you to go to a shop or someone experienced.

[kCed]

well i figured since your hid king....i thought youd be able to help me here! haha but its all good bro...ill try a 20a


celica47..can you take a quick look for me when ya got the time!! if its a 20a or 25a you got in there

thanks bro

[kCed]

well culp i tried to put on a 20a....aannnndd it worked!

i drove around with them on...and when i got home i turned off my car then i started it again...and switched them on (this is when the fuse would blow) and they worked!!!

true test comes in an hour when i leave again!

you think its a bad move that i put in a 20v??

[Culpable04]

well culp i tried to put on a 20a....aannnndd it worked!

i drove around with them on...and when i got home i turned off my car then i started it again...and switched them on (this is when the fuse would blow) and they worked!!!

true test comes in an hour when i leave again!

you think its a bad move that i put in a 20v??

you should be ok with those fuses.

[kCed]

sweet.....just went out again and it was working!!

thanks for the wicked lights!!!

i might have some people that might be in on the next gb

[celica47]

Yeah culp from now i would reccomend to future buyers to go with a higher fuse. Btw how we lookin on the replacement order?

[Culpable04]

Yeah culp from now i would reccomend to future buyers to go with a higher fuse. Btw how we lookin on the replacement order?

I'm pushing the supplier to get them shipped asap.

you know how it is with companies they always wanna take long to deal with replacements and complaints, but he promised me he'll do it this week, so let's see. I'll keep pushing them till we get them.

[LeonStryfe]

What was the stock fuse for the Headlights? Increasing the fuse size means increasing current into the wire. I'm not positive about what gauge the stock wiring but if you get another blow out, theres a good possibility that your stock wire is going to melt. More current means more heat... remember that.

Turn your car on, heat it up a little then turn on the HID lights. I know people who use the stock fuse amount ( I keep forgetting how much) and they have no problems with it.