E90Post
 


 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications (exterior/interior) > HELP H.I.D.S!



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-23-2012, 06:41 PM   #1
1GhostRider
Private First Class
1GhostRider's Avatar
5
Rep
116
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i (E90)
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The 717,PA

iTrader: (0)

HELP H.I.D.S!

I bought canbus error free hids and right out of the box the one ballast was bad. So after two weeks, three emails, and a dang phone call I got a ballast from the company that I bought them from. I install them and they turn on but the one flickers when it comes on and the head light low beam light comes on inside the car. Then after a min or two the one of the hids shut off and come right back on, its different each time. When that happens the car on the lift light comes on in red, I looked it up and said it could be lighting failure. They still work after all that happens and sometimes it seems like the one hid is brighter than the other. Could it be the other ballast is going bad or the heat readings? Did this happen to anyone else or can anyone help me!
__________________

FOR SALE
2008 Honda CBR 600RR
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2012, 04:33 AM   #2
1GhostRider
Private First Class
1GhostRider's Avatar
5
Rep
116
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i (E90)
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The 717,PA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1GhostRider
I bought canbus error free hids and right out of the box the one ballast was bad. So after two weeks, three emails, and a dang phone call I got a ballast from the company that I bought them from. I install them and they turn on but the one flickers when it comes on and the head light low beam light comes on inside the car. Then after a min or two the one of the hids shut off and come right back on, its different each time. When that happens the car on the lift light comes on in red, I looked it up and said it could be lighting failure. They still work after all that happens and sometimes it seems like the one hid is brighter than the other. Could it be the other ballast is going bad or the heat readings? Did this happen to anyone else or can anyone help me!
Anyone? I was just a plug and play H7 kit.
__________________

FOR SALE
2008 Honda CBR 600RR
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2012, 04:06 PM   #3
Rotary Rasp
Lieutenant Colonel
Rotary Rasp's Avatar
241
Rep
1,857
Posts

Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SoCal - Torrance

iTrader: (6)

You need to have the car coded for HIDs to work properly.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2012, 05:31 PM   #4
1GhostRider
Private First Class
1GhostRider's Avatar
5
Rep
116
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i (E90)
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The 717,PA

iTrader: (0)

It was to be the kind you don't have to code. Just plug in an play error free.
__________________

FOR SALE
2008 Honda CBR 600RR
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2012, 02:21 AM   #5
335iFab
Black Guy
7
Rep
166
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF

iTrader: (0)

you need another resistor hooked up. I know you have a canbus kit but its a 2006 model (says your info) and those just need another resitor, why? Idk but just do it or get it coded.

(experience, I have HID fogs on my e92 with canbus kit and same thing happen)
__________________
Mods: Enabled Rear Fogs | Matte Black Kidney Grills | Color Matched Side Markers | Full LED Interior | LED Side Blinkers | CREE LED Reverse Turn Signals | CREE LED REVERSE LAMPS
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2012, 07:21 AM   #6
1GhostRider
Private First Class
1GhostRider's Avatar
5
Rep
116
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i (E90)
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The 717,PA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 335iFab
you need another resistor hooked up. I know you have a canbus kit but its a 2006 model (says your info) and those just need another resitor, why? Idk but just do it or get it coded.

(experience, I have HID fogs on my e92 with canbus kit and same thing happen)
Ok, do you have the site where you got another resister at?
__________________

FOR SALE
2008 Honda CBR 600RR
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2012, 08:07 AM   #7
mashimarho
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
mashimarho's Avatar
2098
Rep
13,873
Posts


Drives: E92 M3 & F80 M3 & G82 M4
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Lynnwood, WA

iTrader: (45)

Garage List
You need either high quality bulbs or coded for low quality
__________________
Mashimarho.com /// Instagram /// Facebook /// Youtube /// sales@mashimarho.com /// (425) 582-7939
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:45 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST