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lilcdkey
07-31-2011, 06:11 PM
I installed my HID kit yesterday and I noticed that they flicker and sometimes turn off ONLY when the engine is running. I searched and found a few possible answers. Some threads said that it could be because I used the stock wiring harness and others say I need an LCM flash/resistors. Can someone please tell me if I need a new wiring harness, LCM flash, or if I just need to install resistors? Thanks alot everyone

BTW, I have a facelift coupe.
xxrusianxx
08-01-2011, 03:57 PM
I would just set up a simple relay system to take the load off your headlight circuit.
lilcdkey
08-02-2011, 12:16 AM
I would just set up a simple relay system to take the load off your headlight circuit.

A relay won't work if you have an error on the dash. Thanks for the input though.
mikeyb74
08-02-2011, 05:28 AM
Sounds like you need anti-flicker resistors.
Ryans323i
08-02-2011, 07:31 AM
I was having the same problem w/ my xenons. Come to find out, my car didn't come with xenons from factory, although the ones installed are OEM. A buddy of mine who's all techy said the car needs to be reprogrammed but I could use error code eliminators until he got a chance to reprogram/recode the car. He had a set and sent them to me. Once installed everything has been perfect.

These are what he sent me.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/images/datapage/320-hid-8133-4573469873.jpg
Buy them here (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Error-Code-Eliminator-3-PAIRhttp://).
Ryans323i
08-02-2011, 07:38 AM
Do it right and get your LCM coded to enable xenons

If you're referring to me, I have every intention of doing just that but my buddy lives a couple hours away and I haven't had a chance to meet up with him.
Ryans323i
08-02-2011, 07:40 AM
Ok. So HID is fancy for xenons?

(obviously lighting and electrical stuff eludes me)
Johnmadd
08-02-2011, 07:42 AM
Bad ground?
johnrando
08-02-2011, 09:40 AM
Ok. So HID is fancy for xenons?

(obviously lighting and electrical stuff eludes me)


Yes.
Marcus-SanDiego
08-02-2011, 09:57 AM
HID= High Intensity Discharge

Xenon is a chemical element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54 (cite: wiki).

I'm guessing that there are other types of HID sources.
johnrando
08-02-2011, 10:28 AM
HID= High Intensity Discharge

Xenon is a chemical element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54 (cite: wiki).

I'm guessing that there are other types of HID sources.

That is true. I was referring to the fact that Xenon's are High Intensity Discharge lights, so people call Xenon's "HIDs" interchangeable (correct or not). I would say that Xenons are HIDs but not all HIDs are Xenons.
Marcus-SanDiego
08-02-2011, 10:50 AM
That is true. I was referring to the fact that Xenon's are High Intensity Discharge lights, so people call Xenon's "HIDs" interchangeable (correct or not). I would say that Xenons are HIDs but not all HIDs are Xenons.

^^ I concur with the gentleman from manhattan beach.


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lilcdkey
08-02-2011, 11:40 AM
Yes Xenons are HIDs. Thuraday im putting in capacitors and then if its still not working ill get those warning xancellors

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mikeyb74
08-02-2011, 12:25 PM
The aftermarket HID kit I have installed in mine do not flicker but causes the "light out" symbol to be on when the headlamps are off. As soon as I turn on the headlamps the "light out" goes out.
lilcdkey
08-05-2011, 02:36 AM
installed my capacitors today, no BOW, and the lights function perfectly. thanks for your help guys.