[sstalder5]

So I'm trying to fix an issue with my headlights.. I'm running HID lights (not the blue ones) and they run fine, they have for 2 years, but when I switch my lights off they flicker. I've been told that because I had daytime running lights, when my lights are switched off, they still receive off and on power, which will make a halogen bulb appear to be not as bright, but it just caused the HIDs to flicker. I tried adding a relay to solve the problem, and it worked when the car is off (running 12v) but when the car is on (running 14v) the relay just goes crazy switching back and forth so fast it just feels like it's vibrating. So does anyone have any ideas? I was thinking if I lower the voltage going into the relay it should solve the problem, but I don't know if it actually will or how to go about doing it..

 

[IH8Rice]

you probably have the wrong HID kit for your setup. what year and model car is it and ill check with my HID importer

 

[Nick]

wait for it ....






















try it now.

 

[sstalder5]

you probably have the wrong HID kit for your setup. what year and model car is it and ill check with my HID importer

2002 Subaru Outback.

This is the kit I have (55w version):
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W

My high/low beams are separate bulbs if that helps. I'm using a 30a 12v automotive relay with 8ga car audio quality wire with a 30a fuse.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Careful, you don't want to lose the tips of your fingers.


When did you get back from the land of sheep?

 

[sstalder5]

Careful, you don't want to lose the tips of your fingers.


When did you get back from the land of sheep?

Almost two weeks ago. I ran out of money.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Almost two weeks ago. I ran out of money.

Oh. Guess I missed it. Welcome back?

 

[sstalder5]

Oh. Guess I missed it. Welcome back?

There wasn't much interest left in my NZ adventure thread so I stopped updating it, plus I was pretty off the grid where I was towards the end of the trip.

And thanks, it's good to be back.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Shoulda left the regular headlights in and used that $$ for NZ.

 

[stoney]

0'02 outback? those didn't come with HID's did they? IF they are aftermarket, check the connectors. Your ballast might also be toast. You see that a lot with cheap aftermarket kits. Are they eBay setups?

 

[sstalder5]

0'02 outback? those didn't come with HID's did they? IF they are aftermarket, check the connectors. Your ballast might also be toast. You see that a lot with cheap aftermarket kits. Are they eBay setups?

Did you read?

I've been told that because I had daytime running lights, when my lights are switched off, they still receive off and on power, which will make a halogen bulb appear to be not as bright, but it just caused the HIDs to flicker. I tried adding a relay to solve the problem, and it worked when the car is off (running 12v) but when the car is on (running 14v) the relay just goes crazy switching back and forth so fast it just feels like it's vibrating.

This is the kit I have (55w version):
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W

My first HID kit was an ebay style POS kit. But everything works perfect until I try to turn the lights off with the engine on and the relay goes crazy so I'm pretty sure it's not the lights that are the problem.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Have Bizutch help you.

 

[jonKranked]

just don't drive at night

 

[stoney]

Did you read?

Clearly I did not. Try www.hidplanet.com

 

[DirtyMike]

0'02 outback? those didn't come with HID's did they? IF they are aftermarket, check the connectors. Your ballast might also be toast. You see that a lot with cheap aftermarket kits. Are they eBay setups?

This...... either your looking at a connection issue, or your wiring is just plain incorrect.

You might also be getting a back feed into the relay you installed as well from the ballast system on the bulbs. That could make a relay go ape**** too, might have to use a solid state type