My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 10

striker_1818 · 05-02-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anto

i had bought a similar system from www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml

their set a bit more expensive ($169), but they have blazing fast shipment (ordered on a friday afternoon, arrived monday).

from what i see from pics, the ballast + plugs + bulbs are all identical...
(you know they ALL came from one gigantic HID factory in china...out in different boxes)

ordered a set of 4300K for the OEM stock look...loving them!!!

i thought $169 was worth totally worth the money, but if you can get the same product for $136 shipped, thats even better!!!

but i do recommend www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml for those who can't wait for shipment from China....!
a lot of ppl gave their thumbs up from 600rr.net forums

so you joined just to state that?

anto · 05-02-2007, 04:50 PM

haha, believe it or not, i joined to see a pic of steve buscemi from a recent post...
Just saw a celebrity

nah, i've been roaming around but never bothered to post or register...finally made the move today.
was never a posting nut...but i enjoy receiving info from all u guys...

so from a non-poster....THANKS...and cheers!

striker_1818 · 05-02-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anto

haha, believe it or not, i joined to see a pic of steve buscemi from a recent post...
Just saw a celebrity

nah, i've been roaming around but never bothered to post or register...finally made the move today.
was never a posting nut...but i enjoy receiving info from all u guys...

so from a non-poster....THANKS...and cheers!

j/k lol welcome

Liu · 05-02-2007, 05:05 PM

That's what I did, I roamed around looking at information for like a year, never bothered to register because I'm on so many forums. Well... until a few months ago at least.

Welcome!!!!!!

***WhiteSicivic06*** · 05-03-2007, 02:16 PM

Im still stuck on the Kiaxen HID's. No one seems to have a prob with them and for 325 there priced right in the middle. Im personaly going too take the bumper off so I can mount everything nice and hidden.

MetalTark · 05-03-2007, 08:45 PM

I have a couple worst case scenario questions for everybody:
1 - has anybody actually fried any wiring when installing their HID kits how Orient Express shows how he did it? I'm only counting civics in on this question!
2 - if you install your setup this way and the ballast/bulbs draw enough power to blow the factory fuse, where is the fuse located that would blow (and is it easy to replace)?
I'd really like to install it this way from an easiness standpoint but people make some good arguments for extra relays and DIY wiring...

oris98 · 05-07-2007, 03:23 AM

HI all, I am a newbie to the HID head lights mods. I have a 2006 civic Si coupe. I want to know if I do the low beam 9006 upgrade, my high beam will still functioning with the original hologen bulb ? On the market, ebay, etc, some dealers selling XENON H1/H3/H7/H11/HB4/9005/9006/H4 HID CONVERSION KIT. Why would someone need to go for this option instead of continue using the origial 9005 high beam ? What are the benefits for this ?

Also, are there any kits that allow to change out both high and low beams with HID bulbs? Are there any kits that will do HID bulbs in projector casing for pnp application ? Some ebay dealers sell projector lights but in Hologen bulbs. What will I miss anything if I go with projector casing with hologen, compared with HID head light only ? Many thanks in advance..

Many thanks in advance..

MetalTark · 05-10-2007, 09:49 PM

Well I attempted my install tonight. I broke about half the plastic clips in the wheel well as I tried to pull them off but finally managed to get enough broken or removed to peel it back well enough to get a view of the headlight. Managed to stab myself in the hand bad with a screwdriver and had to pause for first aid along the way though. Got the factory headlight out no problems. Tried for about an hour to get the new bulb in the housing, and eventually it just went in like magic (with wifeys help). Slapped in the ballast, got everything connected, finally ready to try it out.... Start the car up to test them before I patch everything back up, and I get no damn light! So what are the chances that 1- something is DOA, or 2 - I broke something, or 3- something is connected backwards or not firmly connected. This wasn't the easiest install unless you have triple jointed arms and are particularly good at removing impossible plastic clips that just like to bend and break. Extremely frustrated as my car sits still jacked up on one side without a wheel and without a working headlight. Waiting for my friend who actually doesn't suck at working on cars to come see if I f'd anything up. BTW I used the same kit as the OP.

Liu · 05-10-2007, 10:58 PM

Hey, cool, you're in Minnesota.

Anyway, I don't know about your kit, but my kit just had 2 prongs that went into the spot where the old bulb plugs into for power. I really couldn't tell which went into which hole, but hey, 50/50 chance anyway. If yours is like mine, your wires might be backwards and are just getting no electricity to the ballast.

BTW, if this doesn't work, then your ballast/bulb might be dead. Install the other set on the other side and tell us what happens if this is the case.

striker_1818 · 05-10-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalTark

Well I attempted my install tonight. I broke about half the plastic clips in the wheel well as I tried to pull them off but finally managed to get enough broken or removed to peel it back well enough to get a view of the headlight. Managed to stab myself in the hand bad with a screwdriver and had to pause for first aid along the way though. Got the factory headlight out no problems. Tried for about an hour to get the new bulb in the housing, and eventually it just went in like magic (with wifeys help). Slapped in the ballast, got everything connected, finally ready to try it out.... Start the car up to test them before I patch everything back up, and I get no damn light! So what are the chances that 1- something is DOA, or 2 - I broke something, or 3- something is connected backwards or not firmly connected. This wasn't the easiest install unless you have triple jointed arms and are particularly good at removing impossible plastic clips that just like to bend and break. Extremely frustrated as my car sits still jacked up on one side without a wheel and without a working headlight. Waiting for my friend who actually doesn't suck at working on cars to come see if I f'd anything up. BTW I used the same kit as the OP.

try switching polarities. If that still doesn't work...ask the seller for a new one since ur ballast was DOA

striker_1818 · 05-10-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oris98

HI all, I am a newbie to the HID head lights mods. I have a 2006 civic Si coupe. I want to know if I do the low beam 9006 upgrade, my high beam will still functioning with the original hologen bulb ? On the market, ebay, etc, some dealers selling XENON H1/H3/H7/H11/HB4/9005/9006/H4 HID CONVERSION KIT. Why would someone need to go for this option instead of continue using the origial 9005 high beam ? What are the benefits for this ?

Also, are there any kits that allow to change out both high and low beams with HID bulbs? Are there any kits that will do HID bulbs in projector casing for pnp application ? Some ebay dealers sell projector lights but in Hologen bulbs. What will I miss anything if I go with projector casing with hologen, compared with HID head light only ? Many thanks in advance..

Many thanks in advance..

the search function will be your best friend

MetalTark · 05-11-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liu

Hey, cool, you're in Minnesota.

Anyway, I don't know about your kit, but my kit just had 2 prongs that went into the spot where the old bulb plugs into for power. I really couldn't tell which went into which hole, but hey, 50/50 chance anyway. If yours is like mine, your wires might be backwards and are just getting no electricity to the ballast.

BTW, if this doesn't work, then your ballast/bulb might be dead. Install the other set on the other side and tell us what happens if this is the case.

Yah, same as mine but I wouldn't have thought it would have allowed me to install it backwards, but I will verify that. The male plug that connects into the factory headlight connection had a tab on one side of it that I would have thought would have prevented it from going in backwards. It's all pretty tight in there as you all probably know so once you get the plugs close you're just kind of blindly mashing them together. Thanks for the input. I'll give it a shot after work today. BTW, want to drive to Duluth and help me out? :) Liu, did you have the same kit that is shown on page 1 of this thread?

MetalTark · 05-11-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker_1818

try switching polarities. If that still doesn't work...ask the seller for a new one since ur ballast was DOA

I take it this is the same thing as Liu is saying? Call me stupid but I'm not sure what switching the polarities entails, please elaborate.

Coop · 05-11-2007, 08:23 AM

^ switching the + and -

Coastale · 05-11-2007, 04:58 PM

Metal, I'm sorry about that, that sucks ass. That's lame that that kit doesn't have those wires put into a harness, those harnesses are like 50 cents a piece. Best of luck getting everything running.

Liu · 05-11-2007, 05:02 PM

Yeah, those 2 prongs that go into the socket of where the original halogen bulb plugged into for power.

And no, I don't have the same kit, I have TechONE's, bought from link off of honda-tech a while ago from a company called mod-express.

Anyway, no, I will not drive up there lol, especially not now, all those fishermen/women are headed your way now. Besides, tomorrow is the MNSC big Spring opener at Clifton French Regional Park in Plymouth: Minnesota - MNSC may 12th meet.

MetalTark · 05-11-2007, 06:53 PM

Pretty sure my problem is the kits connector not wanting to plug all the way into the factory halogen headlight connection. Here's a couple of pics to back up my theory. Notice how the white clip doesn't go over the blue notch? I can't think that that is normal

At least I'm getting my MTF changed in between runs at getting the lights working. Soon to give up and put the stock halogens back in for the weekend.

HondaFREAK · 05-11-2007, 06:54 PM

shave down the clip on the edge?

***Exeon*** · 05-11-2007, 07:15 PM

MetalTark I noticed that when I had a bulb replacement, that new wiring was also attached to my new bulb. It wouldn't turn on, so I just used the old wires that came previously.

These new versions of the HID Kit does not fit

contact luckyhao2@gmail.com and ask for the old wiring(one that hooks to the stock socket)

TurboGC8 · 05-11-2007, 11:19 PM

yeah that looks different than the one I got. I dont remember any blue plugs.

05-10-2007, 10:58 PM	#189 (permalink)
Liu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Age: 22 Posts: 615 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	Hey, cool, you're in Minnesota. Anyway, I don't know about your kit, but my kit just had 2 prongs that went into the spot where the old bulb plugs into for power. I really couldn't tell which went into which hole, but hey, 50/50 chance anyway. If yours is like mine, your wires might be backwards and are just getting no electricity to the ballast. BTW, if this doesn't work, then your ballast/bulb might be dead. Install the other set on the other side and tell us what happens if this is the case. Last edited by Liu; 05-10-2007 at 11:04 PM.

05-11-2007, 06:53 PM	#197 (permalink)
MetalTark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 205 Tark iTrader: 0 / 0%	Problem found but not corrected Pretty sure my problem is the kits connector not wanting to plug all the way into the factory halogen headlight connection. Here's a couple of pics to back up my theory. Notice how the white clip doesn't go over the blue notch? I can't think that that is normal At least I'm getting my MTF changed in between runs at getting the lights working. Soon to give up and put the stock halogens back in for the weekend.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/lighting-h-i-d-s-neon/21376-my-civics-hid-diy-installation.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date
2006+ Honda Civic and Civic Si Performance Parts

05-02-2007, 04:50 PM	#182 (permalink)
anto Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	haha, believe it or not, i joined to see a pic of steve buscemi from a recent post... Just saw a celebrity nah, i've been roaming around but never bothered to post or register...finally made the move today. was never a posting nut...but i enjoy receiving info from all u guys... so from a non-poster....THANKS...and cheers!

05-02-2007, 05:05 PM	#184 (permalink)
Liu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Age: 22 Posts: 615 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	That's what I did, I roamed around looking at information for like a year, never bothered to register because I'm on so many forums. Well... until a few months ago at least. Welcome!!!!!!

05-03-2007, 02:16 PM	#185 (permalink)
*WhiteSicivic06* Bottle Fed! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Quantico Age: 27 Posts: 2,046 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Im still stuck on the Kiaxen HID's. No one seems to have a prob with them and for 325 there priced right in the middle. Im personaly going too take the bumper off so I can mount everything nice and hidden.

05-03-2007, 08:45 PM	#186 (permalink)
MetalTark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 205 Tark iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a couple worst case scenario questions for everybody: 1 - has anybody actually fried any wiring when installing their HID kits how Orient Express shows how he did it? I'm only counting civics in on this question! 2 - if you install your setup this way and the ballast/bulbs draw enough power to blow the factory fuse, where is the fuse located that would blow (and is it easy to replace)? I'd really like to install it this way from an easiness standpoint but people make some good arguments for extra relays and DIY wiring...

05-07-2007, 03:23 AM	#187 (permalink)
oris98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HI all, I am a newbie to the HID head lights mods. I have a 2006 civic Si coupe. I want to know if I do the low beam 9006 upgrade, my high beam will still functioning with the original hologen bulb ? On the market, ebay, etc, some dealers selling XENON H1/H3/H7/H11/HB4/9005/9006/H4 HID CONVERSION KIT. Why would someone need to go for this option instead of continue using the origial 9005 high beam ? What are the benefits for this ? Also, are there any kits that allow to change out both high and low beams with HID bulbs? Are there any kits that will do HID bulbs in projector casing for pnp application ? Some ebay dealers sell projector lights but in Hologen bulbs. What will I miss anything if I go with projector casing with hologen, compared with HID head light only ? Many thanks in advance.. Many thanks in advance..

05-10-2007, 09:49 PM	#188 (permalink)
MetalTark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 205 Tark iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I attempted my install tonight. I broke about half the plastic clips in the wheel well as I tried to pull them off but finally managed to get enough broken or removed to peel it back well enough to get a view of the headlight. Managed to stab myself in the hand bad with a screwdriver and had to pause for first aid along the way though. Got the factory headlight out no problems. Tried for about an hour to get the new bulb in the housing, and eventually it just went in like magic (with wifeys help). Slapped in the ballast, got everything connected, finally ready to try it out.... Start the car up to test them before I patch everything back up, and I get no damn light! So what are the chances that 1- something is DOA, or 2 - I broke something, or 3- something is connected backwards or not firmly connected. This wasn't the easiest install unless you have triple jointed arms and are particularly good at removing impossible plastic clips that just like to bend and break. Extremely frustrated as my car sits still jacked up on one side without a wheel and without a working headlight. Waiting for my friend who actually doesn't suck at working on cars to come see if I f'd anything up. BTW I used the same kit as the OP.

05-11-2007, 08:23 AM	#194 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,752 Coop iTrader: 5 / 100%	^ switching the + and -

05-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#195 (permalink)
Coastale Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Metal, I'm sorry about that, that sucks ass. That's lame that that kit doesn't have those wires put into a harness, those harnesses are like 50 cents a piece. Best of luck getting everything running.

05-11-2007, 05:02 PM	#196 (permalink)
Liu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Age: 22 Posts: 615 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yeah, those 2 prongs that go into the socket of where the original halogen bulb plugged into for power. And no, I don't have the same kit, I have TechONE's, bought from link off of honda-tech a while ago from a company called mod-express. Anyway, no, I will not drive up there lol, especially not now, all those fishermen/women are headed your way now. Besides, tomorrow is the MNSC big Spring opener at Clifton French Regional Park in Plymouth: Minnesota - MNSC may 12th meet.

05-11-2007, 06:54 PM	#198 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 819 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	shave down the clip on the edge?

05-11-2007, 07:15 PM	#199 (permalink)
*Exeon* WTB: VTEC Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Age: 21 Posts: 1,637 david iTrader: 10 / 100%	MetalTark I noticed that when I had a bulb replacement, that new wiring was also attached to my new bulb. It wouldn't turn on, so I just used the old wires that came previously. These new versions of the HID Kit does not fit contact luckyhao2@gmail.com and ask for the old wiring(one that hooks to the stock socket)

05-11-2007, 11:19 PM	#200 (permalink)
TurboGC8 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 61 Luke Watkins iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah that looks different than the one I got. I dont remember any blue plugs.