Errors on my new HIDs....

Duhst · 04-30-2009, 08:19 PM

I have read lots of threads here about error free HIDs, I don't have the euro xenons, but i just recently installed some autovision HIDs. at start up I get all the bulbs are malfunctioning. then after a minute, the both xenon go out. the car continues to give me errors. then after I aknowlege the errors the light with the car on the lift comes on and the xenons come back on and begins to flicker on and off. the light with the car on the lift is stays on. now, my car came with halogens and I know that halogens run at 55 watts compared to the 35 watt HIDs, my car thinks the bulbs are out. is there a resistor or something I can do to trick my car that the halogens are still in there?

thanks on advance.

Duhst · 05-01-2009, 12:13 AM

i need some help pleaseeee!

frahuang · 05-01-2009, 01:56 AM

You need to get warning cancellers and battery relay harness.

jaespark87 · 05-01-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by frahuang

You need to get warning cancellers and battery relay harness.

, PM E90 Andy. he sells the harness

Delta0311 · 05-01-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jaespark87

, PM E90 Andy. he sells the harness

The guy got banned. I did find some OEM E90 HIDs for sale (with ballasts and everything) but they are not cheap.

http://www.bmwpartswheels.com/bmw-he...ghts-1568.html

The entire kit is $2,400

Duhst · 05-01-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

The guy got banned. I did find some OEM E90 HIDs for sale (with ballasts and everything) but they are not cheap.

http://www.bmwpartswheels.com/bmw-he...ghts-1568.html

The entire kit is $2,400

wow that penny is a little to pretty for me!!

how about something like this??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...Q5fAccessories

mds82 · 05-01-2009, 12:14 PM

what year is you car?

many of the older models, such at the 2006's have always had problems with HID kits. I was never able to get my HID fogs working with my 2006 325xi.

Soni · 05-01-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

what year is you car?

many of the older models, such at the 2006's have always had problems with HID kits. I was never able to get my HID fogs working with my 2006 325xi.

have you tried Xeon Depot unit? My don't throw error with their unit after adding a resistors. I have Jan 07 production date!

pdjafari · 05-01-2009, 01:24 PM

I have had 2 xenon depot kits. The first one was perfect and ran with resistors without any problems.

I just ordered a second kit 1 month ago and after install this kit flickers and abruptly turns off...not sure why this isnt working like the old kit. Same thing...same car

Soni · 05-01-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

I have had 2 xenon depot kits. The first one was perfect and ran with resistors without any problems.

I just ordered a second kit 1 month ago and after install this kit flickers and abruptly turns off...not sure why this isnt working like the old kit. Same thing...same car

you might want to switch the resistor from the good kit and see if the resistor is causing the problem and ask them to replace it if it is the resistor.

pdjafari · 05-01-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

you might want to switch the resistor from the good kit and see if the resistor is causing the problem and ask them to replace it if it is the resistor.

The first kit I had I removed and sold, then I decided to order another set (same set). The kit came w/ 2 resistors, whats teh chance they are both bad?? I wonder if I can get a resistor from Radio Shack

Soni · 05-01-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

The first kit I had I removed and sold, then I decided to order another set (same set). The kit came w/ 2 resistors, whats teh chance they are both bad?? I wonder if I can get a resistor from Radio Shack

maybe wrong resistor chance is higher :P

alanchan · 05-01-2009, 01:49 PM

why not use Parachute kit?
I had it installed, no problem works great.
I was told any 55watts digital ballast should be error free now
good luck

JonLerd · 05-01-2009, 01:51 PM

you need a capacitor, the system sends a 95% duty cycle square wave to the lights which is why you are having problems maintaining this hid kit. go to radio shack get a 4700uF capacitor ther about 4 bucks each and wire them across the terminals as you would with a load resistor. if you need more help pm me. observe the correct polarity..shoudl cost you no more han 9 bucks.

-Jon

Duhst · 05-01-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

after install this kit flickers and abruptly turns off...not sure why this isnt working like the old kit. Same thing...same car

this is the same thing that is going on with my lights right now!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonLerd

you need a capacitor, the system sends a 95% duty cycle square wave to the lights which is why you are having problems maintaining this hid kit. go to radio shack get a 4700uF capacitor ther about 4 bucks each and wire them across the terminals as you would with a load resistor. if you need more help pm me. observe the correct polarity..shoudl cost you no more han 9 bucks.

-Jon

PM'd!!!

frahuang · 05-01-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

The guy got banned. I did find some OEM E90 HIDs for sale (with ballasts and everything) but they are not cheap.

http://www.bmwpartswheels.com/bmw-he...ghts-1568.html

The entire kit is $2,400

Wonder why he got banned?? He's good guy and contributed to the forum with lots of information.

BTW, this is the harness from Andy.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240025

jaespark87 · 05-01-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by frahuang

Wonder why he got banned?? He's good guy and contributed to the forum with lots of information.

word... i just came back from vacation for a month and hes gone ???

Delta0311 · 05-01-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jaespark87

word... i just came back from vacation for a month and hes gone ???

Yeah your telling me. I spend weeks at my job just surfing the net and trying to find a perfect conversion kit. Just as I'm about to seal the deal the dude gets banned, wtf? Well I think he has a myspace. I might hit him up on that.

Duhst · 05-01-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JonLerd

you need a capacitor, the system sends a 95% duty cycle square wave to the lights which is why you are having problems maintaining this hid kit. go to radio shack get a 4700uF capacitor ther about 4 bucks each and wire them across the terminals as you would with a load resistor. if you need more help pm me. observe the correct polarity..shoudl cost you no more han 9 bucks.

-Jon

http://cgi.ebay.com/NICHICON-GOLD-TU...3A1%7C294%3A50

something like this??

JonLerd · 05-01-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Duhst

http://cgi.ebay.com/NICHICON-GOLD-TU...3A1%7C294%3A50

something like this??

yeah that would work, the one at radio shack is a axle type where the leads come out from opposite ends makes it a little easier to just connect to the wires. But this type can be used also just make sure the leads are long enough for you to work with.

email me for pics unless someone can tell me how you can attach an image with out havign to host it then i can post. thanks

veightkiller · 05-01-2009, 08:59 PM

+1 for Andy

Duhst · 05-01-2009, 11:04 PM

JonLerd-

i've noticed that there are TONSSSS of different 4700uF capacitor like 10v 25v 50v and i think 60v does it matter which one i get?

and i also tried to search radio shack online and it said that it didnt have what i was looking for....? any idea? maybe its just not listed online?

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