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Having HID Trouble. Can Anyone Help??

Discussion in '8G Lancer - General Information' started by DirectorSe7en, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. DirectorSe7en

    DirectorSe7en Well-Known Member

    Ever since I had my HID's installed on my '08 GTS, they've been having this problem and the company that installed them has no idea, but thinks it's DRL related.

    Anyway, the problem is the HID's only turn on when the car is off, then you have to start the car.

    Meaning, If your already driving and need to turn them on, they wont! You need to literally turn off the ignition, turn the HID's on, then turn the car back on.

    So the only way to turn them on is to make sure the car is off first. Any ideas anyone? Is it DRL realted? How do I fix it?

    This is INCREDIBLY annoying! :evil:

    Thanks! :cry:
     
    DirectorSe7en, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. TheDude

    TheDude Well-Known Member

    Ive had HIDs for a few months now i think and tbh ive actually never had to turn em on. The guys that did mine replaced the reg auto lights with the HIDs and they turn on from ignition. Aint had a problem since ive had em.
     
    TheDude, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. DirectorSe7en

    DirectorSe7en Well-Known Member

    Bump. Anyone had this happen or know what it could be?

    Please help! :cry:
     
    DirectorSe7en, Jun 11, 2008
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  4. chetman7

    chetman7 Well-Known Member

    check the relay
     
    chetman7, Jun 11, 2008
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  5. initial_d2k

    initial_d2k Member

    it should be the relay prob...
    the easiest way to install HID is to tab it to the city light and let DRL off at all time and turn on after the first click..
     
    initial_d2k, Jun 11, 2008
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  6. chetman7

    chetman7 Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't say thats the easiest way.....easiest way would be just to leave ur lights on 24/7. i personally spliced into the citylights....I love not having DRL
     
    chetman7, Jun 11, 2008
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  7. TheDude

    TheDude Well-Known Member

    I have mine set up like that. only thing i ineed to click on are the fogs
     
    TheDude, Jun 11, 2008
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  8. eKtor

    eKtor Well-Known Member

    Hello

    It all depends on how they we installed. If they are just replacing the stock bulb with the same harness with no relay, your best bet is to leave them on all the time... When you turn off the car, they will turn off automatically after you open the door... If your installation has the relay and all the crap, just take it to who installed them and have them check it...
     
    eKtor, Jun 11, 2008
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  9. DirectorSe7en

    DirectorSe7en Well-Known Member

    Yea, it was installed using a relay. I will call and see what the installer tells me based on this info. Thanks guys.
     
    DirectorSe7en, Jun 16, 2008
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