8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - Installed some HID headlights and now there is a problem

CivicEX08 · 02-04-2010, 12:53 AM

You probably have a faulty ballast(s). My fog lamps did the same thing and eventually only turned on when it felt like it. You should contact the company from whom you purchased them from and ask for a replacement. It will only become worse if you allow it to continue.

BTW: Do you have a 35 watt or 55 watt kit? You would need a relay harness for a 55 watt kit. The 35 watt kit doesn't require one but some recommend it. The 35 watt without a harness wouldn't be the problem but it may help others diagnose your issue and help if they have other ideas.

02-04-2010, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
CivicEX08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romeoville, Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 2,315 Stephen	You probably have a faulty ballast(s). My fog lamps did the same thing and eventually only turned on when it felt like it. You should contact the company from whom you purchased them from and ask for a replacement. It will only become worse if you allow it to continue. BTW: Do you have a 35 watt or 55 watt kit? You would need a relay harness for a 55 watt kit. The 35 watt kit doesn't require one but some recommend it. The 35 watt without a harness wouldn't be the problem but it may help others diagnose your issue and help if they have other ideas. Last edited by CivicEX08; 02-04-2010 at 12:58 AM.