Problem With HID install for BJ2 SP20

SIlversp20 · 14-04-2011, 09:40 PM

hey guys
Ive just tried to install my new HID 35w h7 4500k lights Low beams.
Installed one on the passanger side and double checked everything was connected as per instructions (which look different to the actual kit.
Turned headlights on and they worked for a split second then it went out again.
Thought it might be something wrong with the ballast or unit so tried the other one but same thing happened.
Any Ideas as to what the problem could be?
Will post some pics up of the kit and cables etc when I can.
Cheers guys
SIlversp20

LTN000 · 14-04-2011, 10:08 PM

make sure you connected your ground cables and check your relay harness

A.E · 14-04-2011, 11:44 PM

Mmmmm are you sure it's not the kit?? Mine work fine. If they flicked on for a sec maybe they blew

SIlversp20 · 15-04-2011, 09:03 AM

hey guys
I checked them thoroughly and everything seemed ok.
also tried them a few times but with the same result.
I will scan the instructions later and take some photos of the kit so maybe someone can help me find the problem
Cheers

mynameisdaniel · 15-04-2011, 09:16 AM

Do they flick everytime you try to turn them on? Or was it just a one time thing?

SIlversp20 · 15-04-2011, 09:26 AM

every time. checked everything after the first time then turned the lights on and off about 4 or 5 times and the same thing happened. lights up for a split second then goes out.

I will add the pics at lunch today. it seams that there may be something missing from the kit. im not sure but it may have to have a relay but thats not included in the kit.
The image below is similar but there is no gromet and I had to connect the Wires from the light to the starter wiring.

By silversp20 at 2011-04-14

mynameisdaniel · 15-04-2011, 12:28 PM

Relays only needed if you power from the battery directly. Weird that both units are doing it. Almost as if the bulbs aren't igniting properly. They don't light up if you leave them on for 30 seconds do they?

SIlversp20 · 15-04-2011, 01:04 PM

ok cool. I didnt leave them on for that long cause i thought I had broken something. I might try that after work tonight.
also here is a pic of the kit.

A.E · 15-04-2011, 01:16 PM

Yeah they flick on than dim to warm up. Mine do that.

SIlversp20 · 15-04-2011, 01:27 PM

oh bugga. when I checked them I looked into the light housing to check but couldn't see any light so turned them off and took them out.

mynameisdaniel · 15-04-2011, 03:40 PM

You should still get some visible light straight away though, be about Parker brightness, but worth a shot

mikey_something · 15-04-2011, 08:31 PM

just flicking on they do dim as people have said but you would still see the light.

igniting briefly then going out sounds more like a ballast problem not bulbs.
i had this problem with my old ballast and then one day it just wouldnt even light them at all...
a bit odd that you managed to get 2 faulty ones... but someones got to right?

i would contact the seller/company whomever u purchased from and ask for a replacement.

SIlversp20 · 03-05-2011, 10:56 AM

Got them sorted
The ground (-ve) wire connectors where not touching properly and had a bad ground.
they work great and can see for ages with them. had to lower them though cause of the awsome brightness.

14-04-2011, 09:40 PM	#1
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	Problem With HID install for BJ2 SP20 hey guys Ive just tried to install my new HID 35w h7 4500k lights Low beams. Installed one on the passanger side and double checked everything was connected as per instructions (which look different to the actual kit. Turned headlights on and they worked for a split second then it went out again. Thought it might be something wrong with the ballast or unit so tried the other one but same thing happened. Any Ideas as to what the problem could be? Will post some pics up of the kit and cables etc when I can. Cheers guys SIlversp20

15-04-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
mynameisdaniel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: 07 Subaru Liberty GT Spec B tuned by STi Posts: 912 View Photos By: mynameisdaniel	Do they flick everytime you try to turn them on? Or was it just a one time thing? __________________

15-04-2011, 09:26 AM	#6
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	every time. checked everything after the first time then turned the lights on and off about 4 or 5 times and the same thing happened. lights up for a split second then goes out. I will add the pics at lunch today. it seams that there may be something missing from the kit. im not sure but it may have to have a relay but thats not included in the kit. The image below is similar but there is no gromet and I had to connect the Wires from the light to the starter wiring. By silversp20 at 2011-04-14 Last edited by SIlversp20; 15-04-2011 at 09:55 AM. Reason: Added image

15-04-2011, 12:28 PM	#7
mynameisdaniel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: 07 Subaru Liberty GT Spec B tuned by STi Posts: 912 View Photos By: mynameisdaniel	Relays only needed if you power from the battery directly. Weird that both units are doing it. Almost as if the bulbs aren't igniting properly. They don't light up if you leave them on for 30 seconds do they? __________________

15-04-2011, 03:40 PM	#11
mynameisdaniel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: 07 Subaru Liberty GT Spec B tuned by STi Posts: 912 View Photos By: mynameisdaniel	You should still get some visible light straight away though, be about Parker brightness, but worth a shot __________________

14-04-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
LTN000 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool Car: 2001 BJ Astina Posts: 207 View Photos By: LTN000	make sure you connected your ground cables and check your relay harness

14-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#3
A.E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bass hill Car: SP20 2002 yellow Posts: 775 View Photos By: A.E	Mmmmm are you sure it's not the kit?? Mine work fine. If they flicked on for a sec maybe they blew

15-04-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	hey guys I checked them thoroughly and everything seemed ok. also tried them a few times but with the same result. I will scan the instructions later and take some photos of the kit so maybe someone can help me find the problem Cheers

15-04-2011, 01:04 PM	#8
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	ok cool. I didnt leave them on for that long cause i thought I had broken something. I might try that after work tonight. also here is a pic of the kit.

15-04-2011, 01:16 PM	#9
A.E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bass hill Car: SP20 2002 yellow Posts: 775 View Photos By: A.E	Yeah they flick on than dim to warm up. Mine do that.

15-04-2011, 01:27 PM	#10
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	oh bugga. when I checked them I looked into the light housing to check but couldn't see any light so turned them off and took them out.

15-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#12
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	just flicking on they do dim as people have said but you would still see the light. igniting briefly then going out sounds more like a ballast problem not bulbs. i had this problem with my old ballast and then one day it just wouldnt even light them at all... a bit odd that you managed to get 2 faulty ones... but someones got to right? i would contact the seller/company whomever u purchased from and ask for a replacement. __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

03-05-2011, 10:56 AM	#13
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	Got them sorted The ground (-ve) wire connectors where not touching properly and had a bad ground. they work great and can see for ages with them. had to lower them though cause of the awsome brightness.