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I have been reading up on installing HID's with Euro-spec headlights. Some of the instructions I am reading say that they use a relay, but I have been told that it should be fine without one.
I have all the necessary parts- PNP (Plug n' Play), ballasts etc...
This question is going out to the BMW guys.
Are any of you guys using relays for your HID's?
HELP ME PLEASE
I am eager to slap these in
:D
ZorroAMG
12-13-2004, 11:57 PM
Dunno about relays, but you need Igniters to accompany your ballasts and bulbs....
2m0a0x2
12-14-2004, 01:18 AM
Hey Kaos, what kit are you getting? My XTEC just plugged right in to my factory wiring.......using factory plugs....I am not using a relay I don't think it was just straight plug, stick ballast, play.
Originally posted by 2m0a0x2
Hey Kaos, what kit are you getting? My XTEC just plugged right in to my factory wiring.......using factory plugs....I am not using a relay I don't think it was just straight plug, stick ballast, play.
I got a philips H1 kit.
Plug everything in, crossed my fingers and all I hear is a click.
Not from the ballast (no misfire)
I hear it clicking from the fuse box.
All the fuses are in tact.
I put in 15 amp fuses where they belonged and still nothing but a click.
ryder_23
12-14-2004, 01:38 AM
Using stock harness's without relays, can damage your stock headlight wiring. I forget, but ballasts draw alot of initial current compared to stock
You can pick up a set of relays and build it urself. Just get 2 relays, soldering iron, and some extra wire :D
benyl
12-14-2004, 11:11 AM
You should use a relay. The power draw from the HID ballasts will fry you headlight switch over time.
Thanx for the info guys.
Ok so now I got it up and running.
No relay installed.
My friend is also using the same set-up as me (no relay) and he has had his for about half a year.
He has'nt experienced problems yet.
Am I safe for now or am I gonna regret it in the long run?
benyl
12-14-2004, 04:53 PM
long run you will regret it.
You can make your own. It will cost you like $10.
Here is why you should do it:
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/headlamp-harness.html
2m0a0x2
12-14-2004, 09:55 PM
thanks for the heads up guys, I'm gonna do this over winter break
Originally posted by 2m0a0x2
thanks for the heads up guys, I'm gonna do this over winter break
:werd:
Thanx Benyl!!!!:thumbsup:
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