Retrofit Aggravation...
10-22-2012, 07:48 PM
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Sounds like the same place I have mine grounded. Are you getting the the hot side direct off the battery? It takes some juice to get them to go.
Does the plug look good that goes into the harness from the factory headlight H13 plug? Did you tap into the pass side or driver? I used the pass, but can't believe that would make any difference. Maybe a pin isn't making full contact there causing a intermittent signal to the harness.
Hope you get it figured out!
Does the plug look good that goes into the harness from the factory headlight H13 plug? Did you tap into the pass side or driver? I used the pass, but can't believe that would make any difference. Maybe a pin isn't making full contact there causing a intermittent signal to the harness.
Hope you get it figured out!
Will post some pix tomorrow. I've been tied up all day (Uncle Sam calls) so I haven't had a chance to get back out there today.
10-22-2012, 07:52 PM
#12
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Thread Starter
First thing is first, narrow down the troubleshooting by providing 12 volts straight to the ballast. If the light fires up, then the problem lies behind this....i.e., the harness, the grounds, which are very important, and the actual connection to the OEM H13 harness. Make sure no pins are pushed out the back of the connectors. Try plugging the harness into the driver's side OEM connection. This will require adding some length to the main power wire though.
For the record, I didn't build his lights.
Good luck. I'm sure the builder will chime in sooner than later.
For the record, I didn't build his lights.
Good luck. I'm sure the builder will chime in sooner than later.
10-25-2012, 02:33 PM
#13
Senior Member
Sounds like a power issue.
HIDs draw in more power upon start, but then require less to continue running.
The flickering and driver's side not working sounds like it's unable to draw enough power, could be the increased resistance since it's further away from the battery.
I'm not too familiar with HIDs on the Fords yet, but I would suggest looking into error code eliminators. The are just capacitors designed to give you more juice at start up, and are also designed to prevent flickering. I've used these in the past on HID setups and they worked perfectly.
edit - they are also very cheap and PnP
HIDs draw in more power upon start, but then require less to continue running.
The flickering and driver's side not working sounds like it's unable to draw enough power, could be the increased resistance since it's further away from the battery.
I'm not too familiar with HIDs on the Fords yet, but I would suggest looking into error code eliminators. The are just capacitors designed to give you more juice at start up, and are also designed to prevent flickering. I've used these in the past on HID setups and they worked perfectly.
edit - they are also very cheap and PnP
10-25-2012, 02:42 PM
#14
Administrator
I had this problem with my TRS relays. Did you get a harness with two relays in them?
Mine (not in an F150) started causing the passenger side light to flicker on startup and then it progressed to just complete lack of function. My problem ended up being a corroded relay. They knew that the relay style I had was comprimised and had been known to cause water to get into it. They sent me out new relays.
I have a few extra (three) if you'd like... assuming you have these relays.
Mine (not in an F150) started causing the passenger side light to flicker on startup and then it progressed to just complete lack of function. My problem ended up being a corroded relay. They knew that the relay style I had was comprimised and had been known to cause water to get into it. They sent me out new relays.
I have a few extra (three) if you'd like... assuming you have these relays.
Last edited by Lenn; 10-25-2012 at 02:47 PM.