HID Questions??

Triple8SI · 01-11-2009, 05:02 PM

I have 6000k ProLumens HID's on my car....
I';ve had them for about 6-8 months now...

My driver side headlight flickers when it tries to ignite, but the light doesnt turn on. Now I'm a pirate on the road. This happens on occasion. Any idea why my headlights do this? It works majority of the time, but I do run into situations like this...why?

DavisLasVegas · 01-11-2009, 05:38 PM

the ballast is probably on it's way out.

08_Civic · 01-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Check the wires to make sure its plugged all the way in.

phoenixdrago12 · 01-11-2009, 06:20 PM

make sure everything is properly connected.. you might need to go out there and buy a relay.

stranger21 · 01-11-2009, 06:23 PM

mine did the same and it was the ballet.. kudos!

Triple8SI · 01-11-2009, 06:47 PM

ballest huh?? i'm surprised...aren't HID's supposed to last really long?

**Yodums** · 01-11-2009, 07:13 PM

OEM HID components last long, such as Matsushita or Denso ballasts. Aftermarket ballasts, like the one you have, are a toss up. Some will work flawlessly for years. Others will have repeated failures. Prolumen is just another el-cheapo kit that can go both ways.

DUI Elite · 01-11-2009, 07:15 PM

link to where you can buy headlights that fit the sedans?

(with the lens to focus to light really well -- i wanted to put HID's in those if i find em)

ericz0r · 01-11-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

link to where you can buy headlights that fit the sedans?

(with the lens to focus to light really well -- i wanted to put HID's in those if i find em)

you can probably google some place to buy them.. you're looking for projectors i take it

they wont be the nicest, but better than glare garbage crap

(like my own)

08LX · 01-12-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

link to where you can buy headlights that fit the sedans?

(with the lens to focus to light really well -- i wanted to put HID's in those if i find em)

Check out PIAA. The kit is pricey but you'll love em. I have the PIAA kit and its awesome. 6300k and you won't have reliability problems.

mnrivera210 · 01-12-2009, 12:46 AM

I had the same issue, and in the end the driver side light actually went completely off. I took looked at all the connections and realized the wired from the original harness to the ballast were actually slightly disconnected. Ended up finding this out after buying a new ballast

Triple8SI · 01-12-2009, 03:03 PM

it's weird...now it works?!?!?!....

I'm in canada...I'm thinking, the bitterly cold weather has something to do with it...

i parked in a warm underground parking and it started working again....weird!

Triple8SI · 01-12-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

OEM HID components last long, such as Matsushita or Denso ballasts. Aftermarket ballasts, like the one you have, are a toss up. Some will work flawlessly for years. Others will have repeated failures. Prolumen is just another el-cheapo kit that can go both ways.

what would you suggest is a very good HID brand?

***db8typer*** · 01-13-2009, 12:46 AM

Are you using a HID relay harness?

08LX · 01-14-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple8si

what would you suggest is a very good hid brand?

piaa.

DUI Elite · 01-14-2009, 07:16 AM

anyone have experience with K2Motor as a good company for projectors?

of all the places i've looked, they have a similar design for the least price, but i dont wanna sacrifice quality for a few extra bucks...

lol sorry, dont mean to thread jack or anything... just really quick question

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Triple8SI Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 336 BumbaClaat! iTrader: 1 / 100%	HID Questions?? I have 6000k ProLumens HID's on my car.... I';ve had them for about 6-8 months now... My driver side headlight flickers when it tries to ignite, but the light doesnt turn on. Now I'm a pirate on the road. This happens on occasion. Any idea why my headlights do this? It works majority of the time, but I do run into situations like this...why?

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,924 The Stig iTrader: 10 / 100%	OEM HID components last long, such as Matsushita or Denso ballasts. Aftermarket ballasts, like the one you have, are a toss up. Some will work flawlessly for years. Others will have repeated failures. Prolumen is just another el-cheapo kit that can go both ways. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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Triple8SI Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 336 BumbaClaat! iTrader: 1 / 100%	it's weird...now it works?!?!?!.... I'm in canada...I'm thinking, the bitterly cold weather has something to do with it... i parked in a warm underground parking and it started working again....weird! Last edited by Triple8SI; 01-12-2009 at 03:05 PM.

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DavisLasVegas Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 294 Dave iTrader: 0 / 0%	the ballast is probably on it's way out.

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08_Civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'Boro Posts: 459 Bboy iTrader: 0 / 0%	Check the wires to make sure its plugged all the way in.

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phoenixdrago12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cal - Li - Forn - Nigh - Eh Posts: 1,203 iTrader: 1 / 100%	make sure everything is properly connected.. you might need to go out there and buy a relay.

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stranger21 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 / 0%	mine did the same and it was the ballet.. kudos!

01-11-2009, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Triple8SI Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 336 BumbaClaat! iTrader: 1 / 100%	ballest huh?? i'm surprised...aren't HID's supposed to last really long?

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DUI Elite Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Age: 20 Posts: 557 Eric iTrader: 0 / 0%	link to where you can buy headlights that fit the sedans? (with the lens to focus to light really well -- i wanted to put HID's in those if i find em)

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mnrivera210 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Age: 20 Posts: 339 Michael iTrader: 6 / 100%	I had the same issue, and in the end the driver side light actually went completely off. I took looked at all the connections and realized the wired from the original harness to the ballast were actually slightly disconnected. Ended up finding this out after buying a new ballast

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*db8typer* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,401 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Are you using a HID relay harness?

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