Mustang HID problem

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12-29-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang51js

yeah,from my understanding the relay is used because the car doesnt have enough power to supply both ballasts, so one is getting more than the other,i geuss it has something to do with the wattage and type of vehicle because i have 2 sets and neither need a relay but i know a couple people that needed it.

nope. when a HID ignites it takes something like 24000 volts to get the bulb ignited. this is a HUGE power draw on a stock wiring harness not designed for such power. the stock wires can melt (which is what i was talking about). this is why you use a relay kit (one or two relays can be used depending on how you wire it theres more than 1 way to skin a cat).

switch bulbs also like said if the left side still goes out, theres a problem with your wires or something.