subscribing.... Any ideas/comments on hid projectors?

 

Interesting -- let us know...

They're fine as long as you get good quality lenses that fit well. The kit I have replicates the bulbs, so no lens changes are needed, and they focus & cut-off just like stock, only brighter...

 

i went to H.I.D.s gitting close to a year now and i love them i finnaly had to aim them down (pissing to many people off ) i payed $150 to may door and they came with a 1yr warranty on the bulbs. i also have NOT had any of the problems listed above with the RF THINGIE and so on i want to due the fog lights next not sure what range to run those but the headlights are running at 6k

 

Thanks for posting that. I want to make the switch.

 

I have 8Ks in mine, and I like 'em. I'd to 6Ks next time... What kit did you put in? Got a link?

EDIT: Here's what my 8Ks look like:

 

i will look for the guys # its in a different motocycle fourm that i belong to

 

Wanted to bump this up to see if anybody has had any solutions? I've tried grounding the ballast to the chassis frame and trying to "block" any RF interference. No dice.

 

are you having the same issue as me.

 

I found this info on a site. Not sure if it'll help you guys, but here it is.

http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=3&id=23

PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Bulbs flicking during operation •Disconnect all the connectors. Clean all connectors with alcohol. Wait more than 5 minutes to reset ballast micro-processer, then reconnect the connectors.
•Inspect all the connections between ballast and vechicle wire harness.
•Inspect all the connections between igniter module and HID bulb modules.
•Inspect the fuses. Use at least 25 Amp fuse if both lights share the same fuse; Use at least 15 Amp fuse for each light if lights use separate fuses.
•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•Do not loss mating or mis-wiring connections.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

HID Bulb Modules won't fit •Inspect if you bought the appropriate bulb type for your vehicle. Select your vehicle make on the top left corner to display the bulb type for your vehicle.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.
•Some vehicles require adaptors. Please contact us for information.


Headlights won't turn on. •Wait at least 5 minutes to reset the ballast micro-processer.
•Inspect the car battery.
•Inspect all connections between the bulb, ballast, & igniter.
•Inspect the vehicle battery terminal.
•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•Inspect the fuses. Use at least 25 Amp fuse if both lights share the same fuse; Use at least 15 Amp fuse for each light if lights use separate fuses.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.


Only ONE light works, although both lights are installed.
•Inspect all connections between the bulb, ballast, & igniter.
•Inspect the bulb that does not work.
•Inspect the fuses. Use at least 25 Amp fuse if both lights share the same fuse; Use at least 15 Amp fuse for each light if lights use separate fuses.
•Switch the failing bulb module to the working one to see if the problem remains. If the failing light now works, the bulb may be failed. If the problem still persists, the Ballast and/or Igniter may be malfunctioned.
•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•To check the Ballast and Igniter, switch it to the working side of the vehicle. If the problem still persists, the Ballast and/or Igniter is malfunctioned. If HID system works properly, your vehicle connections, battery, alternator, etc. may have problems.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

Headlights flash inconsistently.
•Turn on the vehicle before turning on the lights.
•Inspect that the battery has at least 12 Volts. Operating in insufficient power will damage the ballasts and VOID the warranty.

•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

One light is brighter than the other.
•Inspect for damage in the light housing.
•Clean the lens of the light.
•Inspect the positioning of lights to ensure both are at the same angle to the road.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.


Problems with lights when driving.
•If the lights turn off while driving, safely pull over at once. Inspect the ballast mounting locations. It must be mounted as far from any high temperature area e.g. engine because high temperature can cause the ballast to turn off temporarily for safety. The ballast will turn on again when the temperature drops sufficiently.
•If the lights vibrate while driving, ensure that the bulbs are securely installed in the light housing socket.
•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

One or both light can't ignite initially. Bulb turns off after the vehicle just starts.
•You MUST DISABLE Daytime Running Light or "Auto Switch-On" functions before the HID installation, please click here for more information. HID system requires a steady level of battery voltage of at least 12V initially. "Auto Switch-On" and Daytime Running Light functions draws power from the vehicle battery which causes the HID system to fail to initially ignite.
•If you have Daytime Running Light, disable the Daytime Running Lights immediately to prevent damages to the HID systems. Please contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer for more information.
•HID systems may not operate properly with "Auto Switch-On" Headlight function. If you have "Auto Switch-On" Headlight function, ensure to switch the function to "Manual Switch-On" headlight mode.
•To avoid further damages, always remember to start your vehicle before turn on the HID system.
•Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.
•Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

On-board computer displays light failure warnings when the HID lights are turned on.
•Purchase the "Disable On-board computer warning feature" option with the HID system.

•Inspect for electrical current instability. Install additional wire relay if necessary.

Headlights, tail lights, fog lights, bumper/corner lights or side markers have water leaking or moisture issues •Due to the manufacturing process, the lens epoxy may develop gaps during shipping, which may cause water leaks, or fogging. You should inspect the seal in between the lens and body of the lamp before installation and reseal with automotive silicon if needed.
•FACT: MOISTURE IS NOT WATER LEAKING!!!
◦Cause of Moisture on the Internal Side of Lens: 1. Temperature difference between the internal side of lens (cooler) and the internal of the lamp (hotter) 2. Humidity of the internal of the lamp has to exceed a certain level
◦Formation of Moisture on the Internal Side of Lens: 1. When the lamp turned on, temperature inside the lamp would increase and moisture absorbed by the lamp material would be released. This would make hot and humid air inside the lamp 2. Cold weather or other reason decrease the temperature of the lens 3. Once the hot and humid air inside the lamp touches the cooler lens, the hot and humid air would turn into moisture on the internal side of lens.


Remark: After newly installed lamp turned on for the first time, there might be moisture on the internal side of lens for 1-3 days, depending on the owner's location. This is a normal phenomenon and it should be over after the moisture is released. If the phenomenon continues, then fitness of the lamp should be checked to make sure no extra moisture would enter the internal of the lamp (e.g. the sockets and the covers).

Connections of the Halo-Rings and other Decorative Lights •The Halo rings and other decorative lights (e.g. LED) on the lighting products may be connected to any vehicle's 12V power source. Connect the red/white wire to the positive electrode of any 12V power source (e.g. parking, signal, day-time running, low/high/fog-beam, side marker lights, etc.) and connect the black wire to the negative/ground electrode of the corresponding power source.
•You may choose to disconnect them so that they would remain turned off at all time.

 

Hey Chris, from what I've read in several troubleshooting forms it seems that is does relate directly to the Automatic lighting system on your truck. Try turning off the Auto Lighting system on your truck. Donot engage that *** on the dash, but keep it on the manual setting. It does kinda blow if you can't use this setting on your headlights, but I hope it is this simple a fix.

 

I don't have the automatic lighting system, anytime I turn the headlights on the RPMs drop, 75% of the time it'll stall.

 

Here' some info on this:

If you are expieriencing issues such as; flickering HID lights, one side of your HID lights is not working or any other issues please read.
The biggest and most common issue with aftermarket HID conversion kits is VOLTAGE. If your ballast is not getting the proper voltage your lights will not work properly.Here is a list of issues that will cause low voltage:
1. Daytime running lights
2. Poor battery
3. Poor alternator
4. Some vehicles computers can sense when the headlight bulbs are out and send low voltage to the headlights. We have witnessed this on new Mustangs, new Chrysler 300s and new Dodge magnums.This causes the hid lights to strobe.
Now for the SOLUTIONS to your HID Conversion Kit troubles!
1.Relay Harness - The relay harness will allow the ballasts to draw power directly from the vehicle battery thus eliminating most low or fluctuating voltage problems. Relay Harness

2.HID problem eliminator plugs - The plug contains a resistor and a capacitor. The resistor tricks the cars computer into believing there are halogen bulbs in the system. The capacitor smooths any fluctuating voltage to the ballast. Use this option for "bulb out indicator" or "strobe effect" problems or both. Problem Eliminator Plugs

The only other thing that may cause your HID lights to not function properly is:
1. Faulty Ballast
2. Faulty HID bulb
3. Faulty wiring
Solutions:
Of course any faulty parts will need to be replaced. To test parts:
example: If your right HID works and your left does not, then take the ballast from the non working side and move it to the working side. IF the working side then fails to light, you probabbly have a bad ballast. If it does light up the bulb on the working side then check the wires on the non working side. CHeck voltage comming out of the stock plug. VOltage should be between 11 volts and 14 volts. If it is too low you will need a wire relay harness. If it is ok then check the voltage through the wires that came with the HID kit. IF voltage is still ok. Then swap the bulb with the working sides bulb. If it does not light then your bulb is most likley defective. If it does light then there is some kind of voltage issue with the non working side and a wire relay harness should be used.

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I'm already running a relay, so that's not the issue. I might try the capacitors, has anybody tried this?

 

Does your truck do this everytime you turn on your lights? BTW i dont use my automatic lights any more.

 

I'd say 75% of the time? Sometimes it turns on without a problem, sometimes it'll stall.