This is that retrofit thread we talked about!
12-01-2013, 07:38 PM
#621
Beer Gut Extraordinaire
I've had TONS of issues with TRS stuff. 3 relay harnesses, 2 ballasts, 2 sets of LED halo resistors and about 3 sets of bulbs warrantied before they worked properly for more than a week.
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Joel_980 (12-01-2013)
12-01-2013, 07:43 PM
#622
Don't use auto on
Basic rule of HID - the voltage drop hurts relays. Its a known thing.
So they work manually and not when turned on manually. You solved tour own problem. DONT USE AUTO
Basic rule of HID - the voltage drop hurts relays. Its a known thing.
So they work manually and not when turned on manually. You solved tour own problem. DONT USE AUTO
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Joel_980 (12-01-2013)
12-01-2013, 07:54 PM
#623
12-01-2013, 07:55 PM
#624
Stop using auto on. Then they won't get ruined.
For the 3rd time
For the 3rd time
12-01-2013, 08:06 PM
#625
Senior Member
What issue does auto lamp cause? My auto lamps only come on when it's dark, would this not be the same wear and tear of turning it from off to on? My auto lamps do not activate on and off any more frequently then if I controlled them manually? I'm just trying to grasp what negative effects auto lamps play since this is also available function stock factory OEM HIDs.
12-01-2013, 08:12 PM
#626
F150 Forum
With auto lamps on, and when you are firing up your truck, the amount of amps required for the starter and all of the various Ford electronics sometimes doesn't leave enough for the ballasts to fire up. Upon initial start up of the ballasts, a significant amount of amps are required and then it goes down as they warm up. I have had some clients who have never had an issue with auto lamps, and some that have. I personally just got in the habit of turning my lights on manually and now it's just second nature.
12-01-2013, 08:15 PM
#627
fair comment, I actually had my day timers switched from low beams, to park lamps, so I think having on auto mode the frequency of use for the HIDS should be the same for me, BUT, you mentioned it may have a lower voltage on startup. That is worth taking into account. I'll try using only on manual mode and post results.
12-01-2013, 08:17 PM
#628
Exactly.
Manually turning them on and off is the ideal way to do it when you need full power for them on startup.
Manually turning them on and off is the ideal way to do it when you need full power for them on startup.
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Joel_980 (12-01-2013)
12-01-2013, 08:17 PM
#629
With auto lamps on, and when you are firing up your truck, the amount of amps required for the starter and all of the various Ford electronics sometimes doesn't leave enough for the ballasts to fire up. Upon initial start up of the ballasts, a significant amount of amps are required and then it goes down as they warm up. I have had some clients who have never had an issue with auto lamps, and some that have. I personally just got in the habit of turning my lights on manually and now it's just second nature.
12-01-2013, 08:20 PM
#630
Senior Member
With auto lamps on, and when you are firing up your truck, the amount of amps required for the starter and all of the various Ford electronics sometimes doesn't leave enough for the ballasts to fire up. Upon initial start up of the ballasts, a significant amount of amps are required and then it goes down as they warm up. I have had some clients who have never had an issue with auto lamps, and some that have. I personally just got in the habit of turning my lights on manually and now it's just second nature.
I have to pay closer attention I have turned off the courtesy light timer. When I use my remote start only the parking lights come on. When I put the key in I think my DRLs kick in but the truck is already started. When I put my shifter in drive the autolamps kick in at that point if it's dark and again engine is already running. I will make the switch to manual lighting when I install my HIDS I just don't recall them being on prior to the engine being on with courtesy lighting turned off. (Where your head lights stay on for x amount of time after the ignition is switched off, mine go off the moment I turn the motor off)