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Old 06-30-2012, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dubstepticon
I was given a relay by a generous local shop owner, but wiring isn't my thing at a certain limit. A relay harness is a combo of the two; would that be more efficient for my needs?

Hi `Tyler, below is additional HID homework for your weekend studies
*(and you thought zchool was out 4 the Summer)<~
Please check out the below links "Good Luck" from `Space

  1. Relay Harness FAQ - HID kits
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Old 07-07-2012, 09:22 AM
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My neighbor came to me the other day having a problem with his HID install. Everything looked okay, but when I tested the ballasts neither had any output. Even though he said he double checked his wiring I found that when he inserted the wiring pigtails for the factory bulb harnesses into the ballasts the legs in the socket spread outward and weren't making contact. I straightened the legs, plugged the pigtails back in and his lights now work. This may not be your problem, but it's worth a look. Just looking at the pigtails it appeared that they were properly installed (they were completely seated) but lack of contact inside is what caused the lights not to work.
 
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Old 07-07-2012, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
My neighbor came to me the other day having a problem with his HID install. Everything looked okay, but when I tested the ballasts neither had any output. Even though he said he double checked his wiring I found that when he inserted the wiring pigtails for the factory bulb harnesses into the ballasts the legs in the socket spread outward and weren't making contact. I straightened the legs, plugged the pigtails back in and his lights now work. This may not be your problem, but it's worth a look. Just looking at the pigtails it appeared that they were properly installed (they were completely seated) but lack of contact inside is what caused the lights not to work.
Mike , I'm gonna check that out, otherwise I'm calling DDM's customer service.
 
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:17 PM
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An old but necessary update: the HIDs are working! I needed to reverse the polarity, but when I originally attempted doing so, I did it incorrectly. After getting on the phone with a customer service representative from DDM Tuning, I was able to sort it all out. Extremely friendly staff. I will post some pics. Gotta remount the ballasts soon.
 
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