HID Help!
HID Help!
So im trying to wire up my DDM HID kit, did the passenger side head lamp and fog, fog works fine, but im having troubles with the head lamp. it will light up with key off head lights on, but as soon as the truck starts, it cuts out, and i cant get it to stay on, i can play with the bulb to ballast plug and it will flicker, but won't stay on, what can be causing this?
no relay, just DDM 35-watt low beam only kit.
i got both heads wired up, and they only work with truck off, head lights on. as soon as you start it they cut out, but the fog light kits work no problems what so ever. PITA. anyone had this issue before?
i got both heads wired up, and they only work with truck off, head lights on. as soon as you start it they cut out, but the fog light kits work no problems what so ever. PITA. anyone had this issue before?
the DDM site says if this happens either bump up the fuse by 5 amps, or get their wiring harness kit to connect directly to the battery because the stock wiring can't keep up. so i guess i'll try the fuses thing tomorrow....later today...
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,072
Likes: 2
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
I suggest the Relay. Its a better idea anyway.
You can make your own. I don't know where you would find the connectors though. One accessory harness works for a pair of lights. Are you staring the truck with the lights on or are you turning them off?
HID Fuse Relay Harness H1/H3/H4/H7/H10/9004/9006/9007 on eBay.ca (item 290371864263 end time 18-Dec-09 22:59:44 EST)
that kit should work right? the connectors look to be the same
that kit should work right? the connectors look to be the same
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
From: CT
Is there a write up somewhere on how to install the harness? I have the HIDs installed already, I just didn't know how to wire up the relay harness.
And just curious why do people reccomend using a harness? because mine work fine and dont flicker or anything.
school me?
also i upped the fuse like they said on the site, and when i put in a 20 amp fuse, the light turned on, but i had that weird headlight flash.
i ordered a relay kit off ebay for $15 shipped so hopefully that will fix my problem, otherwise i don't know where else to look
Yes. DRL runs the lights at a lower voltage which isn't enough to run HIDs. Hook it all back on and set the parking brake(usually this turns the DRLs off) with the engine running. Turn on the headlights with the switch.
Its true:
2003 and earlier had a standalone DRL Module. 2004 and later have the DRL controls integrated into a circuit board in the Smart Junction Box. There is no dedicated connector, fuse or module that can be easily disconnected to disable the DRLs on a 2006. Grounding the parking brake light switch wire would probably do it but then the p-brake light would remain on in the cluster continuously. I don't know anything about Canadian law but I'd bet it's illegal anyway.
Last edited by whippersnapper02; Dec 8, 2009 at 05:08 PM.
