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  • ckarsonkidd
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2011
    • 446

    #1

    HID problem

    Having trouble getting hid system to stay on it is currently flickering but does not stay lit. It's getting power just wanna know why it won't stay on tried just about everything it seems like any help would be appreciated thanks in advance.
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  • hankolerd
    Wrencher
    • Oct 2012
    • 280

    #2
    I had this happen right after I switched to HID's when my battery was low (~11.7v). Once I charged my battery back up I haven't had the issue again.

    Daniel
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    • Gregs///M
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      • Mar 2012
      • 2459

      #3
      If you have 12V or higher, while powered on, assume the ballast is failing.
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      • reelizmpro
        R3V OG
        • Dec 2003
        • 9450

        #4
        Is it one side or both? Bulb or ballast is my guess assuming you are getting 12v which you probably are. Troubleshoot by swapping ballasts if it's only one side.
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        • ckarsonkidd
          E30 Addict
          • Jul 2011
          • 446

          #5
          Thanks guys I will try it out after I get out of work
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