HID installation help

Pinyix · 09-07-07, 06:37 PM

Alright. So I mounted the ballasts and drilled out the back coverings for the wires. As far as I can tell, everything is hooked up correctly. The two power wires from the ballast are dummy proof and I put green to red and black to black on the extension wire that goes from the head lamp to the ballast. When I switch the lights on to test, theres nothing from the driver side HID but the passenger side halogen lights up fine. The only thing I could have done wrong was the green to red, but it was only logical since black is always ground. Any tips for what this could be?

Black Type II · 09-07-07, 06:42 PM

is there a yellow wire? from what i remember seen both green and yellow or rather red/green and red/yellow wire...try the highbeam switch and see if u used the highbeam wire....not an expert at all but maybe some oversight hhappened

AustinForester · 09-07-07, 07:14 PM

i had this problem, try flipping the plug around, sometimes they are different, dont ask me why. its a really simple mod, it shouldnt take longer than 30 minutes.

Glad to see your FINALLY getting HIDs! once you experience them at night, you will never wanna go back to Halogen, its like night and day

Dinero19 · 09-07-07, 09:21 PM

^Word..

Pinyix · 09-07-07, 10:06 PM

Neither of those worked. I don't know what to do. I pulled the bulb out to make sure I didn't mess it up putting it in, its fine. I checked the connections, everything should be perfect. Could the bulb or the ballast be defective? Should I test the passenger side bulb without actually installing it? 30 minutes my ass. I spent two hours earlier today and an other half hour now and I'm no closer to getting these to work. This is so frustrating. I can't even drive it while its night now.

daveCFPrez · 09-07-07, 10:08 PM

Pinyix - what brand did you end up going with? I'm looking to buy some myself.

Dinero19 · 09-07-07, 10:28 PM

When I installed mine I had a defective bulb. I did swap the bulbs to verify that the bulb was damaged. Bought a new set on eBay and worked like a charm. Yeah, what brand did you get?

bl420 · 09-07-07, 11:04 PM

when i had mines the passenger side bulb had extra male spade connectors that connect to the stock harness also.

it turns on the relay powering the passenger side.

of course i just did a direct wire instead.

Artillery129 · 09-08-07, 02:17 AM

if you want to see if the ballast is messed up use a voltemeter, if you want to see if you have an issue with the ground just ground it to the frame if you think you have an issue with the cables try hooking em up to your regular headlights without ballast then you can see if maybe wires have issue, also if i were you I would make sure that ballast converts to right voltage that may be an issue, maybe the contacts are a bit corroded on the jdm lights check everything in the circuit

dgandul · 09-08-07, 06:00 AM

when i first got mines i tested it directly to the battery to make sure they both worked before hacking into my wires.... maybe its defective... try using the other ballast and bulb... good luck. there should be two grounds, one for the high and one for the low, when i tired using the low ground it didnt work so i just made my own ground....

Pinyix · 09-08-07, 10:19 AM

I took them out and put my halogens back in till I have more time. I'll probably have to tackle this Sunday. I'm going to hook everything up hanging out of the engine bay in different combinations to see if any of the bulbs or ballasts are faulty. I have regular USDM headlights by the way, no confusing JDM issues.

chapman89 · 09-08-07, 03:20 PM

Check your fuses, I had the same issue with mine after installation.

truonghthe · 09-08-07, 04:12 PM

hey check your connection between the wire runing into your HID bulb I had the that problem for a while and I thought it was bad Ballast due to my old Legend involve in an accident and the water get into the ballast but finally the problem fix and now every thing work fines. Oh Also I would recomend that you should take the driver side and switch them into passenger side if it light up then everything fine if not you know there are a problem either bulb or ballast defective.

Pinyix · 09-08-07, 07:08 PM

The manufacturer is 'TENON' by the way. I'll let you know in a couple days if I endorse them or not.

Pinyix · 09-09-07, 09:45 AM

Alright. I tried both ballasts and both bulbs in both 9006 power harnesses switching the polarity each test to make sure I didn't have it reversed. The HID didn't light up once. I didn't hear 'clicking' as people suggest I should have and my GE nighthawk halogen low beams still work fine after all the testing.

The only thing I can conclude is that every component I received is defective since nothing has hinted otherwise. Am I overlooking something? The wiring is very simple and straight forward. No splicing is required. Suggestions?

09-07-07, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	HID installation help Alright. So I mounted the ballasts and drilled out the back coverings for the wires. As far as I can tell, everything is hooked up correctly. The two power wires from the ballast are dummy proof and I put green to red and black to black on the extension wire that goes from the head lamp to the ballast. When I switch the lights on to test, theres nothing from the driver side HID but the passenger side halogen lights up fine. The only thing I could have done wrong was the green to red, but it was only logical since black is always ground. Any tips for what this could be? __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

09-07-07, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Black Type II Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jamaica, Queens Posts: 3,661 Car 1: 1995 Blk on Blk LS Coupe Car 2: 94 Honda Accord-4/S Car 3: 1986 Buick Regal iTrader: (2)	is there a yellow wire? from what i remember seen both green and yellow or rather red/green and red/yellow wire...try the highbeam switch and see if u used the highbeam wire....not an expert at all but maybe some oversight hhappened __________________ Plans: Repaint car Granada Black, Custom interior (not that kinda custom), Navi unit, red or glow gauge needles, Hrant floor mats, remote starter Whats done: IS300 wheels, JDM headlights with 6000k HIDs, JDM navi console, LED backlit gauges

09-07-07, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
AustinForester AWDriftin yo moms whip Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin tx Posts: 11,995 Car 1: 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Turbo! iTrader: (15)	i had this problem, try flipping the plug around, sometimes they are different, dont ask me why. its a really simple mod, it shouldnt take longer than 30 minutes. Glad to see your FINALLY getting HIDs! once you experience them at night, you will never wanna go back to Halogen, its like night and day __________________ Dirty Legends meet pics Wanna See Legend meet history?CLICK HERE

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Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	Neither of those worked. I don't know what to do. I pulled the bulb out to make sure I didn't mess it up putting it in, its fine. I checked the connections, everything should be perfect. Could the bulb or the ballast be defective? Should I test the passenger side bulb without actually installing it? 30 minutes my ass. I spent two hours earlier today and an other half hour now and I'm no closer to getting these to work. This is so frustrating. I can't even drive it while its night now. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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09-07-07, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
daveCFPrez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,535 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS Car 2: 1996 Ford EB Bronco Car 3: 1992 Honda Accord EX iTrader: (27)	Pinyix - what brand did you end up going with? I'm looking to buy some myself. __________________ dave my '95 GS

09-07-07, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dinero19 Yeah BABY! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: BX/FL Posts: 981 Car 1: 92 BLK/BLK LEGEND LS Car 2: 96 INTEGRA LS iTrader: (1)	When I installed mine I had a defective bulb. I did swap the bulbs to verify that the bulb was damaged. Bought a new set on eBay and worked like a charm. Yeah, what brand did you get? __________________ 05 TL Wheels OEM TL Hid's 4300k JDM Eyelids Clear Corners OEM? Fogs KYB GR-2's Dropped eBay Intake V6 emblems 35% / 20% tints Kenwood Sub

09-07-07, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	when i had mines the passenger side bulb had extra male spade connectors that connect to the stock harness also. it turns on the relay powering the passenger side. of course i just did a direct wire instead. __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

09-08-07, 02:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Artillery129 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,730 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (1)	ballast if you want to see if the ballast is messed up use a voltemeter, if you want to see if you have an issue with the ground just ground it to the frame if you think you have an issue with the cables try hooking em up to your regular headlights without ballast then you can see if maybe wires have issue, also if i were you I would make sure that ballast converts to right voltage that may be an issue, maybe the contacts are a bit corroded on the jdm lights check everything in the circuit

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dgandul MAD DOG! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,642 Car 1: 97 honda prelude all stock Car 2: 92 LEGEND LS iTrader: (0)	when i first got mines i tested it directly to the battery to make sure they both worked before hacking into my wires.... maybe its defective... try using the other ballast and bulb... good luck. there should be two grounds, one for the high and one for the low, when i tired using the low ground it didnt work so i just made my own ground.... __________________

09-08-07, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	I took them out and put my halogens back in till I have more time. I'll probably have to tackle this Sunday. I'm going to hook everything up hanging out of the engine bay in different combinations to see if any of the bulbs or ballasts are faulty. I have regular USDM headlights by the way, no confusing JDM issues. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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chapman89 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,734 Car 1: 1993 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (8)	Check your fuses, I had the same issue with mine after installation. __________________ New pictures of my 93' LS sedan FS: OEM 15in Legend Wheels. Great condition! PM me! NC Legend Meet Info! CLICK HERE!

09-08-07, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
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09-08-07, 07:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	The manufacturer is 'TENON' by the way. I'll let you know in a couple days if I endorse them or not. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	Alright. I tried both ballasts and both bulbs in both 9006 power harnesses switching the polarity each test to make sure I didn't have it reversed. The HID didn't light up once. I didn't hear 'clicking' as people suggest I should have and my GE nighthawk halogen low beams still work fine after all the testing. The only thing I can conclude is that every component I received is defective since nothing has hinted otherwise. Am I overlooking something? The wiring is very simple and straight forward. No splicing is required. Suggestions? __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once