HID problem
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Spruce Grove, AB
vehicles made for delivery in Canada will all have DRL's as a mandatory safety option - we cannot get a vehicle without. If we import any vehicle without them that is newer than 1992 (when the law was introduced) - then they have to be installed in order to register/plate the vehicle for road use.
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
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vehicles made for delivery in Canada will all have DRL's as a mandatory safety option - we cannot get a vehicle without. If we import any vehicle without them that is newer than 1992 (when the law was introduced) - then they have to be installed in order to register/plate the vehicle for road use.
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
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From: Windsor CT
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From: Jackson, GA
vehicles made for delivery in Canada will all have DRL's as a mandatory safety option - we cannot get a vehicle without. If we import any vehicle without them that is newer than 1992 (when the law was introduced) - then they have to be installed in order to register/plate the vehicle for road use.
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
Soooo.... unless someone knows how to disable the DRL... OI have heard there is a module or kit available for the HID kits that will allow them to run a higher voltage when in DRL mode, so that the HID ballast has enough power to keep the lights operating normally. Anyone know of this... where are those vendors when you need them?
Ford/Mazda Parts guy
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: USA
The 35w kits are also having problems in some of the newer trucks as the computer sees a lower voltage draw than the stock halogen bulbs,recognizes a possible problem and shuts down the system.We have seen alot of those lately that come in with the cheap chinese kits.
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From: PNW
So you're telling us that if one of our regular bulbs (or just a single filament) goes bad (stops working) then the computer is going to shut down the rest of the headlights because it sees a lower current draw and then we are going to be driving blind (in the dark). I find that hard to believe.
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So you're telling us that if one of our regular bulbs (or just a single filament) goes bad (stops working) then the computer is going to shut down the rest of the headlights because it sees a lower current draw and then we are going to be driving blind (in the dark). I find that hard to believe.
Not too both of them.....But since you have HID's both headlamps are drawing 35w when they should be drawing 55-60w and the computer will shut down the system.
For example,they make kits to eliminate this and trick the computer into reading the correct voltage
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=130&parent=94
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From: PNW
Not too both of them.....But since you have HID's both headlamps are drawing 35w when they should be drawing 55-60w and the computer will shut down the system.
For example,they make kits to eliminate this and trick the computer into reading the correct voltage
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=130&parent=94
For example,they make kits to eliminate this and trick the computer into reading the correct voltage
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=130&parent=94
The other problem with HID lights is that they momentarily draw quite a bit more current (inrush) than halogens when first energized (turned on).
The other important thing to remember is that all the aftermarket HID kits that are not installed at the factory are not street (DOT) legal in the US.
I think I understand what you're getting at though. I like the warning in the link you provided about wearing safety glasses and closing the hood before testing because the BOW might explode.
