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09-22-2010, 03:21 PM
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Another HID question
So I've installed my HIDs from DDM (9007 high/low kit). They work when my truck is turned off. As soon as I turn my truck on, the passenger side light goes out. I've triple checked everything, and my brother is going crazy right now trying to figure out what's wrong. Any suggestions? I've also sent an email to DDM support, but I figured I'd get a quicker response on here.
Thanks!
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09-22-2010, 03:32 PM
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THE COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT
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Re: Another HID question
mine does that too.. they've got to have full power (12v+) to get the ballasts powered.
i have a theory, seeing that the pass side is furthest from the battery.. its last to get the power when you start the truck up. i'm sure i'm prob wrong.
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09-22-2010, 03:38 PM
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Re: Another HID question
I wouldn't be too concerned if it came on eventually, but it doesn't. I had to make a trip to the store and truck was running for at least 20 min and still nothing on passenger side.
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09-22-2010, 03:42 PM
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Re: Another HID question
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I wouldn't be too concerned if it came on eventually, but it doesn't. I had to make a trip to the store and truck was running for at least 20 min and still nothing on passenger side.
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all you have to do is turn the switch off, and turn it back on again while the truck is running.
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2001 Ford Ranger Supercab (4dr), Oxford White, 4.0 Sohc, 4x4, Manual trans (hurst equipped), 4:10's, 3" body lift.
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Originally Posted by Demon-FX4
The Edgeman sees his prey and strikes out from the darkness.
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Dont f+ck with Ch+ck
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09-22-2010, 03:49 PM
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Re: Another HID question
Just ran out and tried that. Still no luck Thanks for the tip though
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09-22-2010, 03:57 PM
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Re: Another HID question
hmm... np. check the ground lead on the pass side, the hid harness pushed my ground pin out of the stock harness and it wouldnt make a connection too.
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2001 Ford Ranger Supercab (4dr), Oxford White, 4.0 Sohc, 4x4, Manual trans (hurst equipped), 4:10's, 3" body lift.
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Originally Posted by Demon-FX4
The Edgeman sees his prey and strikes out from the darkness.
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Dont f+ck with Ch+ck
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09-22-2010, 04:19 PM
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Re: Another HID question
Yo edge, what kind of kits are you using? Because your display picture is sick. I like that color even in day time. Must look sick at night.
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09-22-2010, 04:56 PM
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Re: Another HID question
It might be because of your DRL's
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09-22-2010, 07:06 PM
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Re: Another HID question
is this a common problem? im planning on getting the same kit soon and am just a little curious.
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09-22-2010, 07:17 PM
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Re: Another HID question
Ok so I don't know what my brother did but we got it working, just have to turn on my lights before starting the truck - not a big deal. But now it strobes slightly... grrr!!
I've looked into disabling my DRLs but apparently it's something the dealer needs to do as they're programmed in, not as simple as pulling a fuse anymore. I've heard of people applying their e-brake slightly to bypass them, or just turning their lights on from the start which is what I'm planning on doing. I usually turn my lights on anyways.
Any suggestions with the strobing? Still just the one side, I might have to play around with the wiring a little more...
Thanks everyone!
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09-23-2010, 12:23 AM
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Re: Another HID question
If by the strobe you mean the light output kind of bouncing I used to have that. Got a relay kit and solved that problem
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09-26-2010, 11:09 AM
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Re: Another HID question
The kit I use has error cancelling technology built into the ballast,and comes with a relay harness, so all I had to do was wire it up, install the bulbs, and it works perfectly
55W 6000K 9007 kit
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09-27-2010, 03:53 AM
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Re: Another HID question
drls use 6 volt.
If you ever start and realize you forget heads shut em off, push emerg a lil, then turn on and release emreg.
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Re: Another HID question
My HIDs go off right after I start my truck. Sometimes the left side may go off and sometimes its the right side. Seems like after a few minutes they stay on. Kinda annoying
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11-18-2010, 10:56 AM
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Re: Another HID question
you need a new battery or have a bad connection at the battery thats what mine did in my contour svt
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