Need Help HID Kit Install
01-22-2009, 07:51 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Need Help HID Kit Install
Long time reader, first time poster here.
I recently purchased this HID kit: http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddm_kit_sale.html
in 55W/6000K with H13 bulb size for my 2008 V6.
I'm having trouble with the install of it, however. I am not very car savvy, but I thought this looked simple enough to do. It did not come with any instuctions, and I have not been able to find instructions specific to this type of kit online. The biggest problem is the connection between the ballast and the car. The two wires coming out of the ballast do not seem to fit into the part coming out from the car at all. Any help or links to instructions would be greatly appreciated, thanks for the help!
I recently purchased this HID kit: http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddm_kit_sale.html
in 55W/6000K with H13 bulb size for my 2008 V6.
I'm having trouble with the install of it, however. I am not very car savvy, but I thought this looked simple enough to do. It did not come with any instuctions, and I have not been able to find instructions specific to this type of kit online. The biggest problem is the connection between the ballast and the car. The two wires coming out of the ballast do not seem to fit into the part coming out from the car at all. Any help or links to instructions would be greatly appreciated, thanks for the help!
01-22-2009, 08:47 PM
#2
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Land of Lincoln
Posts: 707
No offense, but send it back and get your money back. Buy a kit from one of the solid HID providers that happen to be sponsors here. The price is not much more and you even get instructions...as an added bonus, all the plugs actually match.
DONT start cutting and hacking your existing wiring. More than likely, your supplier sent you the wrong kit. The HID install is a VERY easy installation and takes about 5 mins per side. It takes longer to pick a ballast mounting spot than the actual upgrade...so if you are stuck...stop and try a plug and play kit.
DONT start cutting and hacking your existing wiring. More than likely, your supplier sent you the wrong kit. The HID install is a VERY easy installation and takes about 5 mins per side. It takes longer to pick a ballast mounting spot than the actual upgrade...so if you are stuck...stop and try a plug and play kit.
01-23-2009, 09:28 AM
#6
Cut & Paste Expert
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 13,322
Here's what makes this kit a great deal :
- 35W HID or Powerful 55W Racing HID versions available
- Smallest ballasts available for the easiest placement possible under the hood.
- Completely Plug and Play: Connect the included harness from the battery to the ballasts, plug your headlight connectors into the ballasts and insert the bulbs into your headlights!
- LIFETIME WARRANTY*
- Fits into existing headlights or foglights
- All hardware and installation instructions included
Send it back and get the correct kit.
Period. The missing instructions should
have been a big red flag.
P.S. dont touch the bulbs
or contaminate the surface of
the bulbs with ANYTHING
Last edited by 157dB; 01-23-2009 at 09:33 AM.
01-23-2009, 03:46 PM
#7
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Thanks for the quick replies everyone, but I have resolved the problem with a technical engineer friend. I am disappointed with the service from the company (the whole no instructions and costing $20 just for ground shipping >=( ), but the kit does work when wired properly. Problem solved, thanks again though!
01-23-2009, 07:38 PM
#9
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
One word: Bright. They are set at a quite high angle as well, but used with smoked headlight covers, they are at least tolerable. I am going to have to look into adjusting the angle on them or something, but I'm happy with the end result in terms of brightness.