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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Default Help! HIDs not turning off

I have a 5000k dual beam hid kit from retro solutions, been running them for 8-9 months now and love em. This morning when i unlocked the car, they came on (like usual) but wouldn't turn off. Turned the car off when i got to where i was going and they stayed on. Came back out 20 mins later.. still on.

I disconnected them from the battery and tried moving them over to the hot wire on the fuse box to see if that did anything. Nope. They stay off until theyre turned on, then wont turn off!?
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Sounds like the relay supplied with the kit is stuck on. The relay is energized from by the plug that used to go to the original head lamp. When lamp is stuck on try unpluging the socket from the relay, if lights stay on the contact in the relay is stuck, if they go out then something is wrong on the original headlamp side of wiring.
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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has it been raining ? possible SJB problem ?
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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your relay probably got wet. When my relay got wet my lights acted up also. i would contact retro solutions (i'm sure you have already) they have an excellent customer service and will have no problem helping you out.
Old Feb 27, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by o7 tungsten
your relay probably got wet. When my relay got wet my lights acted up also. i would contact retro solutions (i'm sure you have already) they have an excellent customer service and will have no problem helping you out.
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