Hid's wont turn on

xmrfx · 09-06-2009, 08:40 PM

So the other day i went to turn my lights on all the did was turn on then instantly turn off...so i tried them again and the same thing happened but now they wont even turn on at all...I have the McCulloch hid kit with the wiring harness from retrofit source...i checked the fuse and its still good...anyone have an idea of why they wont turn on?

***Cr8tive_leo*** · 09-06-2009, 08:57 PM

Under warranty? Return them.

Using a relay? Do you hear your ballasts? Check your bulbs, are they 'burnt' ?

xmrfx · 09-06-2009, 09:19 PM

well bulbs arent burnt just checked but now when the car is turning over they turn on but go right back out once the car is running

***Cr8tive_leo*** · 09-06-2009, 09:25 PM

Are you using a relay?

xmrfx · 09-06-2009, 09:38 PM

i think a relay was was with the harness

miketat594 · 09-06-2009, 09:45 PM

check the relay, prolly went bad and you arnt getting the power to keep them on..you should hear the relay click..

xmrfx · 09-06-2009, 09:50 PM

ok i hear a click when i turn them off

xmrfx · 09-07-2009, 01:25 AM

well i just disconnected everything then put it all back together and now the work...idk maybe i just had a loose connection

fa5_4lyfe · 09-09-2009, 12:06 AM

good job

***XenonDepot*** · 09-09-2009, 08:03 PM

that is the problem with only using one relay for both ballasts. Both your headlights go out if the relay goes out. That is exactly why our Xtreme kits come with a dual relay set up. Each side has it's own independent fuse/relay meaning that if a fuse/relay ever fails only one side gets effected.

Steve

09-06-2009, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
xmrfx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: machesney park, IL Age: 23 Posts: 192 Matt F	Hid's wont turn on So the other day i went to turn my lights on all the did was turn on then instantly turn off...so i tried them again and the same thing happened but now they wont even turn on at all...I have the McCulloch hid kit with the wiring harness from retrofit source...i checked the fuse and its still good...anyone have an idea of why they wont turn on?
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09-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cr8tive_leo* Wegue Wegue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GTA Age: 43 Posts: 12,672 Adrian	Under warranty? Return them. Using a relay? Do you hear your ballasts? Check your bulbs, are they 'burnt' ? __________________ DIY Index <click here before asking! Canada East I.C.E. NAVI Last edited by Cr8tive_leo; 09-06-2009 at 09:25 PM. Reason: crap, I can't spell, this forum is gettign to me.. here.. hear.. hare...

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*Cr8tive_leo* Wegue Wegue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GTA Age: 43 Posts: 12,672 Adrian	Are you using a relay? __________________ DIY Index <click here before asking! Canada East I.C.E. NAVI

09-09-2009, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
*XenonDepot* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,112	that is the problem with only using one relay for both ballasts. Both your headlights go out if the relay goes out. That is exactly why our Xtreme kits come with a dual relay set up. Each side has it's own independent fuse/relay meaning that if a fuse/relay ever fails only one side gets effected. 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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09-06-2009, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
xmrfx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: machesney park, IL Age: 23 Posts: 192 Matt F	well bulbs arent burnt just checked but now when the car is turning over they turn on but go right back out once the car is running

09-06-2009, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
xmrfx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: machesney park, IL Age: 23 Posts: 192 Matt F	i think a relay was was with the harness

09-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
miketat594 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 2,143 Mike	check the relay, prolly went bad and you arnt getting the power to keep them on..you should hear the relay click..

09-06-2009, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
xmrfx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: machesney park, IL Age: 23 Posts: 192 Matt F	ok i hear a click when i turn them off

09-07-2009, 01:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
xmrfx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: machesney park, IL Age: 23 Posts: 192 Matt F	well i just disconnected everything then put it all back together and now the work...idk maybe i just had a loose connection

09-09-2009, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
fa5_4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lake mary FL youngest orlando crew member Posts: 3,714 sal AKA-salamander	good job

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