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L3WLM
10-02-2007, 12:46
ive fitted my HID's but when i come to switch them on they flicker on then off

anyone had the same problem?
samboRT
10-02-2007, 13:39
my brothers used to flicker badly...

apparently its something due to the power output on the ballast confusing the ECU but that is usually on newer cars it happens...

usually cheaper Ebay kits cause it.

where did you get them from? get a guarantee??

Sam.
FATBOY
10-02-2007, 17:35
when i switch mine on they take a few seconds to spark up and get bright! takes about 5 seconds! not sure about flickering? double check your connections first!
wazza16v
10-02-2007, 18:39
this was an expensive kit, not ebay crap. the kit was suplied with two sets of leads, please try the other set and experimant. Any problems let me know as the hids were fully working when i sent them off.
L3WLM
11-02-2007, 13:13
cool mate, maybe something to do with the current! maybe i should upgrade the wiring?

Andy
Allan
11-02-2007, 13:55
i would check your earth is good as well

mine flicker on when they start, then take a few seconds to warm up
L3WLM
11-02-2007, 13:57
it can't be the current because i just connected a second battery up from another car and still no luck! could it be the ECU?
Clio_GTT
11-02-2007, 14:16
it can't be the current because i just connected a second battery up from another car and still no luck! could it be the ECU?

Make sure the earths are good and as he mentioned try the other set of wiring.
Allan
11-02-2007, 15:14
are the lights connected to the ecu ? i doubt they are, its just relays and power....
L3WLM
11-02-2007, 20:35
do u have to upgrade the relay?, i dont think the lights would have anything to do with the ECU!

Andy
FATBOY
11-02-2007, 22:51
check all 4 fuses for the lights lh main beam, and dipped. rh main beam, and dipped. i had to upgrade the fuses on mine, as stated
L3WLM
12-02-2007, 09:44
check all 4 fuses for the lights lh main beam, and dipped. rh main beam, and dipped. i had to upgrade the fuses on mine, as stated

Ill try this once i get home from work, what amp fuses did you use?
samboRT
12-02-2007, 20:21
it may be the relays and stuff, type in the issue in to google and you will find loads of articles about fixes and general issues.
L3WLM
12-02-2007, 20:23
Just upgraded the fuses and still no luck :(
samboRT
12-02-2007, 20:29
my brothers flicker on his beamer, he has took them off as it was very annoying lol...

one of them things i suppose, maybe a dodgy ballast?

if you have, or wazza has, go back to the manufacturer im sure they would gladly replace them.

:)
Daz.
12-02-2007, 20:33
Check the wiring, I thought I had a flicker when I first switched them on but it turned out to be a connection that wasn't connected properly.
wazza16v
13-02-2007, 08:43
my brothers flicker on his beamer, he has took them off as it was very annoying lol...

one of them things i suppose, maybe a dodgy ballast?

if you have, or wazza has, go back to the manufacturer im sure they would gladly replace them.

:)

the hids were sold as working, i think the problem is down to fitting them.
L3WLM
13-02-2007, 09:16
i had the same problem with my last set! so i was thinking about maybe is should upgrade the wiring?