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hid conversion
« on: 19 September 2012, 17:20:28 »
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.
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #1 on: 19 September 2012, 17:22:22 »
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #2 on: 19 September 2012, 17:25:02 »
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #3 on: 19 September 2012, 17:28:08 »
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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  :y
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #4 on: 19 September 2012, 17:30:10 »
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:28:08
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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  :y
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 :)
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #5 on: 19 September 2012, 17:31:09 »
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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.
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #6 on: 19 September 2012, 17:32:07 »
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:30:10
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:28:08
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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  :y
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.
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #7 on: 19 September 2012, 17:33:18 »
Quote from: Entwood on 19 September 2012, 17:31:09
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
Quote from: tunnie on 19 September 2012, 17:22:22
Bulb on way out?

Hope you fitted the levelling sensors and wash system too  :y
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.
:-* :-* ;D
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #8 on: 19 September 2012, 17:34:50 »
Quote from: RobG on 19 September 2012, 17:25:02
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?
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #9 on: 19 September 2012, 17:36:21 »
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?
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #10 on: 19 September 2012, 17:36:34 »
Quote from: Entwood on 19 September 2012, 17:31:09
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... :D
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #11 on: 19 September 2012, 17:38:02 »
Quote from: gpenny07931 on 19 September 2012, 17:36:21
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  :-X

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?  :y
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #12 on: 19 September 2012, 17:40:19 »
Quote from: gpenny07931 on 19 September 2012, 17:36:21
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...
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #13 on: 19 September 2012, 17:42:05 »
I will look into fitting washers. Would pass a bit of times while im off on holiday.
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Re: hid conversion
« Reply #14 on: 19 September 2012, 17:45:06 »
That's the kit I have that adds ballasts and bulbs. Do you know why this happens?
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