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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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HID Issues Need Help Please!

so i purchased a new set of HID's 8k's im having issues i plug them in and i have issues such as flickers or really low and i turned off my car fan with my custom switch and turned on the lights and my speakers went low and so did my subs was it a power surge?could it be my alternator? my kit and balists go hooked up to the lights is it possible to hook up directly to battery?
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Re: HID Issues Need Help Please!

you should wire in a relay to control the high amperage to the hids ballast.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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I don't understand anything you're saying.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Re: HID Issues Need Help Please!

im having problems with my hid conv. kit what can the issue be?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Re: HID Issues Need Help Please!

I'm guessing user error.

What the hell does "really low" mean? Custom switch? I honestly have no idea what you're trying to say.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Custom switch I think is a toggle switch??? Does your volts drop when you turn on.
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