HID bulbs flare up when powering on?

mobidutch · 08-17-2009, 01:38 PM

Just finished my first ever HID kit install, on a 09 Civic EX 2DR. I used the 4300K kit from XenonDepot (not the Philips bulbs). I did not use the relays.

Quick question: when I first switch on my lowbeams, the HID bulbs flare up really bright for a split second, then immediatley drop down to a dim blue-ish tint and gradually turn to a bright stark white over a period of 20 seconds or so.

The color temp shift with the warming up of the bulbs seems normal to me, but should I be worried about that brief flare-up of the bulbs when first switching them on? Using a relay should not have any effect on this, should it? Thx!

**obert** · 08-17-2009, 01:54 PM

No you should not this is normal. At least mine does the samething

dotkong · 08-17-2009, 01:54 PM

normal

08civlx · 08-17-2009, 02:06 PM

yup! i have stock HID lights and they do the same thing! completely normal!

mobidutch · 08-17-2009, 03:26 PM

OK, thx for confirming!

***XenonDepot*** · 08-17-2009, 04:35 PM

Totally normal! Enjoy =)

Steve

08-17-2009, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
mobidutch Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TX Posts: 5	HID bulbs flare up when powering on? Just finished my first ever HID kit install, on a 09 Civic EX 2DR. I used the 4300K kit from XenonDepot (not the Philips bulbs). I did not use the relays. Quick question: when I first switch on my lowbeams, the HID bulbs flare up really bright for a split second, then immediatley drop down to a dim blue-ish tint and gradually turn to a bright stark white over a period of 20 seconds or so. The color temp shift with the warming up of the bulbs seems normal to me, but should I be worried about that brief flare-up of the bulbs when first switching them on? Using a relay should not have any effect on this, should it? Thx!
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08-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
obert Admin Ninja Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,294,967,295 obert	No you should not this is normal. At least mine does the samething __________________ My Civic Feature On NW-Built

08-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
*XenonDepot* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,112	Totally normal! Enjoy =) Steve __________________ *www.KBcarstuff.com* -HID Kits, Honda LED Bulbs,Civic LED Dome Lights, WeatherTech Liners and Mats 8thcivic.com SUPER SALE is on! - SAVE $$$ AUTHORIZED 8THCIVIC VENDOR SINCE 2005 - SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE!

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