kyoo

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Do any of you guys with non-HID evos that have switched to HIDs have an inconsistent driver's side headlight?

This is the second HID kit I've owned where the driver's side headlight will at times not come on. When it happened with the first HID kit it was fixed pretty much by jiggling with that headlight's fuse, buying new fuse etc.

I've swapped fuses and the passenger side HID will go on but not the driver's side. I know most people will say obviously it's the driver's side bulb, but the driver's side HID will turn on from time to time, randomly, and work completely normally. Then other times it takes a couple flicks on and off, and sometimes it won't work for a while.

This new kit (Xtreme Digital HID - http://www.kbcarstuff.com/Xtreme-Dig...-Kits-s/21.htm) - very high quality - probably doesn't have more than 100 hours on it, and I bought it with the Philips bulbs. Again, only the driver's side headlight ever goes out. Since this is the second HID kit, and the fact that it goes on and off (not just bulb blown out or something) leads me to think there is some kind of issue, and I can't be the only one -

anyone with the same issue?

llDemonll

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it's an issue with the ballast, nothing else. if you're not running a relay, run one. if you're having issues still, get it replaced

kyoo

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so both headlight kits i had had a ballast issue?

impact blue

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I personally think you should go with a kit that is properly adjusted for your specs and not with what everyone else goes with on the bandwaggon. Try to make sure that you do not have an electrical issue aswell too.

kyoo

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not sure what you mean by my specs?

kyoo

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bump

kyoo

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ttt

donmeca2020

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im on my second HID kit, i have an 05 8 non hid, i switched to jdm MR 8 headlights, and had one kit that the driver side bulb went out, after testing, it turned out the kit just was very old. i installed a new kit, and havent had a problem since.

I honestly think its your kit. if the ballast wears out, then that means your light wont go on. you said you have no phillips bulbs in ? then it has to definetly be your ballast.

kyoo

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So I had two high-end kits in a row that would only be inconsistent in the driver's side headlight? It's gotta be something inherent in the car, or at least in mine.

FYI, the driver's side light is working flawlessly right now.

sujinX

iTrader: (22)

if u have 2 kits and both driver side failed, then u still have a good set left. try it and see if it does the same thing. since this time its all lefts

or swap the R and L and see if it still happens.

kyoo

iTrader: (29)

Two completely separate kits, years and brands apart, both would intermittently not turn on the drivers side only, but then would work on and off?

Nevermind - I'll try to figure out what the issue is. Rule out anything with the kits themselves - Think wiring, grounds, fuses, if enough volts are going to both lights, etc...

I've seen other people with HID kits that said they had to flick the light on and off a few times to get the drivers light going - that's what i'm talking about - not some failure in the bulb or ballast

kyoo

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bump