Hey all, I have an H.I.D. out, and I know it isn't the bulb, b/c I switched the bulbs and the same one was out. Any ideas where to start?
H.I.D. disaster
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check fuses. thats a good place to start. i dont know where to go from there as i am know HID expert
Yup, with OE hardware its usually a relay or ground. But with junky chinese hid kits, the ballasts usually fail more times than none.
shaeff, I'm looking for those very things 
Trying to decide between running 4 FX35 projectors, or run 2 for lows, and find a set of free-forms for the highs. :dunno:
Trying to decide between running 4 FX35 projectors, or run 2 for lows, and find a set of free-forms for the highs. :dunno:Well, if you want lows on all the time, and bixenon high/low, then grab some FX35 housings, slap some clear TSX lenses on them (better than ANY of the FX lenses), and use some TSX projectors for low beams.
However, that'll put you with 4 low beams, which would certainly be a bit much.
The TSX projectors are cheap, and are an EXCELLENT projector, along with the early s2000 projectors. If you want dedicated low beams, either would be a very, very wise choice.
Whatever you end up doing, make sure you're using quality ballasts (phillips), and d2s bulbs.
Edit: running FX35 projectors for lows only would be a waste- you'd be better with the TSX projectors for dedicated lows.
Edit2: Man, I love those smilies!
However, that'll put you with 4 low beams, which would certainly be a bit much.
The TSX projectors are cheap, and are an EXCELLENT projector, along with the early s2000 projectors. If you want dedicated low beams, either would be a very, very wise choice.
Whatever you end up doing, make sure you're using quality ballasts (phillips), and d2s bulbs.
Edit: running FX35 projectors for lows only would be a waste- you'd be better with the TSX projectors for dedicated lows.
Edit2: Man, I love those smilies!
HID's aren't instant on, and don't like to be cycled quickly.
So have either bi-xenons or HID low beams with halogen high beams that also keep the low beams on.
So have either bi-xenons or HID low beams with halogen high beams that also keep the low beams on.
I don't cycle my lights. Hi beams are used only in the dead of night through the forest and backroads
Speaking of them not liking to be cycled quickly, I think that part of the reason mine failed so quickly was due to the factory alarm activating a couple of times, causing the headlights to flash rapidly......
You'd be better off with some good halogen highs then, IMO.Doward;1153657 said:
Agreed.Poodles;1153665 said:
I guess it wouldn't be terrible to flick the highs off, but in a case where you'll be changing from highs to lows at all, I'd recommend a bixenon housing, as it's the shield that moves, so the bulb stays ignited no matter what.Doward;1153746 said:I don't cycle my lights. Hi beams are used only in the dead of night through the forest and backroads
That wouldn't surprise me. You're supposed to leave HID's on for a decent amount of time for the bulb to burn off, otherwise, those are the contaminants you see inside.rakkasan;1154019 said:
rapid flashes of HID bulbs is fine ONLY after the arc has been generated and maintained. this is usually only after around 45-60 seconds of ON time. Otherwise it can/will decrease lifespan.
HIDPLANET;1154135 said:
I wasn't referring to flashing, I was referring to turning the power to the bulb on and off, thus turning the bulb completely off. You'd know better than me; isn't it bad for the bulb to turn it off and on frequently? That's what I've read, anyhow.
i dont mean to thread-jack, but does anyone know of a way to easily convert down to a rectangular housing, rather than our square housing. (i believe i have heard of using pontiac housings, but i couldnt find the thread)
edit, found it
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18540&highlight=headlight
edit, found it
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18540&highlight=headlight
Poodles;1154684 said:
is there a reason for that hatred? or just because you dont like the look of it on the car?
i am assuming there is a practical reason for not liking it.
QFT.Poodles;1154684 said:
mischief7m;1154944 said:
Because they just look bad, in my opinion. However, if you want other reasons-
1) HID's in a housing meant for halogens (especially DOT housings) just suck.
2) There will be ungodly amounts of glare
3) It's too loo profile, there are way better options out there, but they're more work. (ask me how I know).
4) That car is drop dead gorgeous, and those lights just don't fit the lines it has.
5) It needs some sort of bezel in the back to close up the open holes, it looks empty as-is.
Edit: Even on the picture taken from up above the car, it still has glare coming upwards. Think of how oncoming traffic feels.
http://www.echowavepro.com/Supraphotos/H2/Untitled-17.jpg