For those w/ HIDs, etc.

[Sammich]

was there ever an issue when u turn on ur signals that ur HIDs/headlights flicker? i have this slight issue, sometimes w/ my maxima (not retrofitted, just installed the kit) and it flickers when i use my signal light. i've spoke to a friend, he says he's never encountered this problem w/ his integra, so i'm kinda thinking a ground kit would solve the issue:thinking:

[G.C]

Make sure its not your ballast/bulbs first. Put on your stock halogen bulb that you had and see if it does the same. If it does, most likely your ballast is bad. If not check your wiring for ground and 12v.

[Sammich]

MINE IS PLUG AND PLAY SO AS FAR AS GROUND AND 12V SITUATION, THAT PART DOESN APPLY..BUT ILL TRY WHAT U SAID. THANKS

[Silvrmaxx]

havent had that problem with my HID's in my max... only problem i have had is if the headlights are on, the car doesnt shut off until the headlights are turned off... just noticed that recently... but in your case, id check the bulb and ballast first... i have replaced a bulb and ballast due to flickering.

[Sammich]

how would i determine whether its teh bulb or ballast from just using my old h4 bulbs?

[Silvrmaxx]

do both headlights do it at the same time or is it just one side?

[Sammich]

i wana say teh driver side..but i'm not sure, ill try to pay attention next time it happens

[Silvrmaxx]

if its only one side, then i would start by switching the bulbs first. then if it still dows it on that side, you'll know its the ballast. and if it changes sides, then you'll know its the bulb... thats how i figured out my issue with bulbs/ballasts....

[rhd_civic_ej]

are you using a relay harness? if not thats what i would reccomend..

[Sammich]

no just plugs into the ballast and headlights...

thanks silvrmaxx

[JITB]

you might want to upgrade your fuse for yoru lights!

[Sammich]

didnt think about that...thanks for an option

[AnthonyF]

No sir. Mine work like a charm...must be your mechanic...:ninja:

-Ant.

[Sammich]

well that means i must fire u

[ash7]

...cheap ballasts perhaps?

-jonathan

[Sammich]

its possible...xentec....everything warms up good and all...u can hear it buzz and what not sometimes

[Silvrmaxx]

last time i had to replace a ballast i heard it buzzing... not sure if that means its bad or not, but i have replaced a few for others and from the ones i have seen, they were buzzing when they went bad... could they have possibly gotten wet at all?

[Sammich]

where they are its a high possibility

but the installation said make sure to instal tehm where tehy have good air...so they are right above the splash guard..but should still get good air....

[Sammich]

OK...BOTH LIGHTS FLICKER (HIDS STILL INSTALLED)...SO...WHATS MUH DIAGNOSIS?