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Old May 25, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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hydra with hid's

Anyone running into the hid interference with the hydra? What is the fix mine are interfering with mine I'm pulling power from the pass battery for my lights. And help greatly appreciated.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 12:35 AM
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You'll need to put a couple of ferrite choke cores on each end of the cable between the chip and switch. You can find them at Radio Shack.

Snap Choke Core - Radioshack
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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You'll need to put a couple of ferrite choke cores on each end of the cable between the chip and switch. You can find them at Radio Shack.

Snap Choke Core - Radioshack
Thank you, I looked on the link you sent. Do the make them for a flat cord? The hydra has a flat (7 wire I think) cord going to the switch and chip. And how close do I need to put them to the switch and chip. I can get them a couple inches away on both, but not right up to them.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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I forgot the hydra cable is a ribbon, I have DP Tuner. I guess you get get some bigger chokes and fold the ribbon. A few inches away from each end shouldn't be a problem. This is the first I've heard about a problem with the hydra and hids. You might wanna call PHP and see what they say.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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I forgot the hydra cable is a ribbon, I have DP Tuner. I guess you get get some bigger chokes and fold the ribbon. A few inches away from each end shouldn't be a problem. This is the first I've heard about a problem with the hydra and hids. You might wanna call PHP and see what they say.
I called php and they said put them on as well. Iv been looking all over google and only found 1 place and there way to big. Can anyone shoot me in the right direction or send me a link to some they have used on there hydra. And it may be that my main head lights are 55w because when I turn my 35w fogs on they don't do anything to it. My wait to start and water in fuel light come on when I flip them on.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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How many lines in the cable?
 
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Would something like this, from Mouser work?



Round barrels are common use, but this usually requires installation BEFORE the ends are put on.

I haven't had my hands on a Hydra yet, so can't say for sure
 
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