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HID Problem?

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:42 pm
by andysapp
I wired up the DDM HID kit on the truck today... and I'm confused because it is not working.

For those of you that have installed these before... let me run this by you.

The OEM (female) socket that plugged into the original headlight bulb... that goes with the male adapter attached to the HID bulb... then the female adapter attached to the HID bulb goes to the ballast. Is that right?

I feel like I did this right... double-checked my connections to make sure they're all plugger'd up - but I get nothing. High beams, yes... low beam HID, no.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:11 pm
by aburazaru
Like, not getting power not working? If it is like that just grab a miltimeter or a test light and find where the power stops. Find out why and repair. I have noticed in a lot of light related issues the ground is no good. Try to make a temporary super awesome ground and try to fire them up. If that works you found the issue and can continue accordingly. Good luck buddy!

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:37 am
by n2hifi
Andy i've noticed that on some of these HID kits that the wires in the connectors are backwards ... meaning they have the red and black reversed on the hid plug's

i would dbl check the hid wiring vs the oem wiring and make sure it's the same and see if this helps at all

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:20 am
by P.Haire
also mine are setup to only work when the high beams is ons.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:13 pm
by andysapp
Even when I flipped the highs on... still nothing. I guess I can try flipping the plugs around... but then they aren't gonna have the tab to keep them in-place.

It is my understanding from looking at the contents of the kit... that there isn't any wiring involved... just plug errythang in, and go.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:16 pm
by CodyW
Mine was totally plug and play, fired up fine the FOERST time. I'm absolutely hideous at working on things/wiring but it went ok for me, wondering if they might have sent you a faulty kit or something.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:23 pm
by Generz
Check to see if Chevrolet's need resistors to make them fire.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:44 pm
by andysapp
I'm not seeing anywhere that they do. I also hate searching for anything about this truck. It is like I cast a Google net out that only pulls in bullshit and cheap part sales.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:46 pm
by andysapp
I hate when people list every single modification in their sigs. It makes for a searching nightmare.
NOBODY CARES.

Ugh.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:01 pm
by Greg
H.I.D. headlights, K&N panel filter, reflashed ECU, header, DC Sport catback exhaust, , DC Sport sway bars, Kartboy shifter bushings, Sola shift knob, V-Tech controller, Nology spark plug wires, Weapon R coilovers, ICEman cold air intake, 17x7 Mugen wheels, Mugen cam cover, carbon Megan wing, VIS carbon hood, Erebuni body kit, rainbow sparkle window tint, custom PPG lime green paint, clear tail lights, knock off M3 mirrors, Yakima bike rack with BMX bike.

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:52 pm
by andysapp
I think Geners figured it out.
Reverse polarity.

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Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:28 pm
by foilman
What?

Minivan tint, 17" MK1s, Falken tires, H&R springs, intake duct delete, 1 load of awesome
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Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:20 pm
by andysapp
BOOOOOSH!


Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:36 pm
by foilman
dude, how'd you get that rad lens flare?

Re: HID Problem?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:49 pm
by andysapp
Luck!

Sad news. I took the yeller film off the headlight-sections. The light would definitely burn the film, so it had to go.