HID Install Help

[Jjesus7]

I bought an HID kit from garage 16 and i can't seem to install them properly. when you take the bulb out of the housing it has an adapter type thing attached to the bulb that kind of locks the bulb into the housing. when i put the hid bulb in, its attached by the wire so you can't put the HID bulb on the adapter. it doesn't sit properly in the housing and the hook that holds it in place doesn't close properly because that adapter isn't there. i've connected the bulbs and turned on the car and it works so the wiring is all fine i just can't figure out how to get the bulb to sit properly. anyone else run into this issue or am i missing a piece?

[Default User]

You need a spacer.

You can buy them separately or make one using the rubber grommet holding the wires together.

[Default User]

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzh0VwSrzbE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Skip right to 3:42

[aris]

You need a spacer.

You can buy them separately or make one using the rubber grommet holding the wires together.
+1

I used the rubber gromment holding the wires together

[AubZ]

Just my 2 cents, but some guides say to cut out a notch from the rubber grommet to fit the bulb properly. I find that using it whole without cutting out that notch makes for a tighter and better fit. Again, just my experience.

[zoomahh]

Might also help if I knew what bulb type you have..is it an H7? :)

[Default User]

Just my 2 cents, but some guides say to cut out a notch from the rubber grommet to fit the bulb properly. I find that using it whole without cutting out that notch makes for a tighter and better fit. Again, just my experience.

On the G16 OLLO kit - you have to cut the grommet down the side to get it off


Might also help if I knew what bulb type you have..is it an H7? :)

I dont think it matters with the G16 HID kit.

[zoomahh]

On the G16 OLLO kit - you have to cut the grommet down the side to get it off



I dont think it matters with the G16 HID kit.
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Sorry ... Just that more info one has, better chance op will get a more concise response n solution to the problem from someone with more knowledge (like McGuyver?)... My 2 cents....

[n00bMeiSter]

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Sorry ... Just that more info one has, better chance op will get a more concise response n solution to the problem from someone with more knowledge (like McGuyver?)... My 2 cents....

has nothing to do with bulb type in this case. You have to get a spacer, or cut the centre out of the rubber grommet that comes with this kit and use that as a spacer.

[yearoftherat]

His car is an '04 and takes an H7 bulb. You will need a spacer
Iike this:

http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1479670/22316155/0/1310051495/H7_HID_Bulb_Holders_Adapters_Spacers_Xenon_HONDA_M AZDA.jpg

[zoomahh]

ahhh ok now I understand the question...musta been a blonde moment :P My 07 had H7's and I had to use spacers like those ones when I did my DDM kit..a real pita and they are very brittle, crack easy...nuthin but trouble

[Jjesus7]

sorry for the late reply i was on vacation. thanks for the help i think that will solve my issue. if the rubber grommet doesn't work for me where can i buy one of those spacers?

[Jjesus7]

alright so i finally get these in and they started to work but one started to flicker so i made sure everything was tight and once they were steady on i was letting them warm up for about 5 minutes and all of a sudden the one that was flickering started smoking and my red wire got burnt off by the bulb. i would show you guys a picture but not to familiar on how to post a pic.

[Default User]

First off - uninstall everything and do not use it anymore.!!!!

Something is messed up - could be a defect - but one thing is for certain IT IS MOT SUPPOSED TO SMOKE AND BURN

[peterm15]

Get Rick to swap it out.
Where abouts are you. I'd be willing to meet to help install. ( my ballast just blew and it took me 30s at ricks shop to swap it. )

I will ask though. Seeing as your in an 04. Don't you need to do the drl mod.

[Impressive]

Get Rick to swap it out.
Where abouts are you. I'd be willing to meet to help install. ( my ballast just blew and it took me 30s at ricks shop to swap it. )

I will ask though. Seeing as your in an 04. Don't you need to do the drl mod.

Yes he does, as without a relay harness they will flicker in DRL-mode.

[peterm15]

Yes he does, as without a relay harness they will flicker in DRL-mode.
huh

Apparently I'm good for something / learning.

[yearoftherat]

If you're running the HIDs as drls, you will need a capacitor to prevent the flickering .