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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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OK SO I WANTED TO GET A HID KIT FOR MY 07 MONTE CARLO BUT I HAVE BEEN HEARING SOME THINGS...LIKE HID-KITS (AFTERMARKET) can cause probs as listed

Imagine that we connect the HID ballast directly to where the low beam halogen bulb is connected. Some vehicles might be are able to power up HID systems normally without problems at install time. Most probably, it will not last long. The inrush load can be up to max 13 amps per ballast, compared to 7amps inrush when using halogen. The factory design parameters for headlight curcuit is 7 amps inrush and 4.5 amps continous load. So over time, connectors, multifunction switch, headlight switch, wiring and fuse holders will slowly degrade, beacuse of heat buildup. These components are very time consuming to troubleshoot becuse they are usully well hidden behind dashboards and other wiring looms. Parts easily reaches several hundered dollars. Add 8h labour to that and it becomes obvious that a $50 wiring harness is a cheap insurance.

So i am guessing a relay would fix this prob
 
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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ive been running hid in my tahoes for a few years. ive never had one not fire up when the lights come on. i would buy it with out and try 1st u can always get it if u need it
 
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