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Jul 24, 2007 | 01:29 PM

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Big Problem with HIDs

Everytime I start my car, the right HID comes right on, but the left one flickers and glows untill I rev the engine to get the alternator to produce around 14 volts. When at 14 volts, it comes on, but still flickers.

It has been blowing fuses as well. Im on my 4th fuse, I went from 20amp to a 30 amp so It doesnt blow as often.

What is going on with my HIDs? Bad ballist? Bad connector? Ive checked all my connections twice.

Help me out guys.

Jul 25, 2007 | 09:17 AM

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i'm gonna say ballast

it's not giving the light a steady voltage thats why it's flickering

also when you rev it it's just spiking the voltage thats why it lights

Jul 26, 2007 | 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwanta69rs

i'm gonna say ballast

it's not giving the light a steady voltage thats why it's flickering

also when you rev it it's just spiking the voltage thats why it lights

Jul 27, 2007 | 02:48 PM

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Thanks guys.

Are all ballast the same? Where can I find a replacement?

Jul 30, 2007 | 03:25 AM

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i know. im having the same problem tooo... do you guys know which fuse is for the lights in the interior? my instrument cluster lights, radio and tail lights, and fogs are out.. do you guys know which fuse is busted?