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Old 03-15-2008, 01:38 AM
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I just got H3 8000K upgraded into my fog lights. The ignition module is separate from the ballast box. When I turn on the fogs a loud electronic sound is produced when I turn them on. Is this common with an aftermarket HID kit or did I hook something up incorrectly. I'll have pics up soon, they look killer.
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Is there noise being introduced into the car? HIDs do make an electronic noise when they are turned on. Also how did you run your power wire? I suggest you run the power wire to the battery and not the fuse box.
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Make sure the there is no metal to metal contact with the ballst and the chassis of the car. It will make a very loud noise if so. My fogs are on a relay from the battery and my headlights are plugged straight into the harness. My fogs give no noise at all, but my headlights produce a faint hum throught the radio.
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I have the ballast spliced directly into the factory fog light harness. I figured it would be best going this way to utilize the factory relay, and fuse. They make a noticeably loud zap sound when they light. After that they are really quiet. I can live with the sound, I'm just not sure if its normal.
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its normal i have high and lo 4300 hids and they do that on my 87



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