Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[gpenny07931]

Done a hid conversion today on the omega. Went well and easily but when I turn them on one bulb works fine and the other side flickers then goes out again. Checked all connectors and they are fine. Can't think what could be causing it.
Any advice is appreciated. Cheers.

[tunnie]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

[RobG]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

[tunnie]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

Good point well presented 

[RobG]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

Good point well presented 

I`ve got the conversion on mine (CD) and mentioned it at the MOT on Monday and that was the answer given to me by the tester

[Entwood]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

Unfortunately he'll now blind every driver coming towards him on a bumpy road, as I'll put a lot of money on him not being able to "adjust" the beam as fast as the bumps in the road.

IMHO retro-fitting HIDS should be illegal unless the PROPER system is fitted in full.

[tunnie]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

Good point well presented 

I`ve got the conversion on mine (CD) and mentioned it at the MOT on Monday and that was the answer given to me by the tester

Keep meaning to fit them to my CD, as I've got a set in the garage. Would only fit with wash system, as they make a huge difference when washed.

[RobG]

Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too 

Washers only Mark. MOT states if a levelling system is fitted (manual or auto) it must work. So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

Unfortunately he'll now blind every driver coming towards him on a bumpy road, as I'll put a lot of money on him not being able to "adjust" the beam as fast as the bumps in the road.

IMHO retro-fitting HIDS should be illegal unless the PROPER system is fitted in full.

[Brikhead]

So in the OP`s case he`s got manual adjustment

How does that work then?
Can you use the manual adjusters on xenon lamp units?

[gpenny07931]

Of course i fitted those............ ( wink wink). Its a new kit just out the box. Can replacement bulbs be bought seperately and I will try it?

[Brikhead]

Unfortunately he'll now blind every driver coming towards him on a bumpy road, as I'll put a lot of money on him not being able to "adjust" the beam as fast as the bumps in the road.

Should be o.k. as long as he hasn't polished the lenses...

[tunnie]

Of course i fitted those............ ( wink wink). Its a new kit just out the box. Can replacement bulbs be bought seperately and I will try it?

Not lights from an Elite/CDX/MV6? eBay kit? Oh dear 

On a serious note, you need washers, they do make a huge difference, light output increases massively after a blast. Why do you think they were fitted at the factory? 

[Brikhead]

Its a new kit just out the box. Can replacement bulbs be bought seperately and I will try it?

I thought you meant that you'd fitted second hand Vx. units.
If you have a fleabay kit that adds bulbs and a ballast pack to your existing lamp units then that'll be why ones flickering...

[gpenny07931]

I will look into fitting washers. Would pass a bit of times while im off on holiday.

[gpenny07931]

That's the kit I have that adds ballasts and bulbs. Do you know why this happens?