HID-Loose Battery Connection?

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Old 04-09-2008, 10:38 PM
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HID-Loose Battery Connection?

Ive had my HIDs installed for about 6 months now and they are not firing correctly. Every time I go to turn them on, I have to jiggle the red wire that connects to the battery for them to ignite. They stay on until I turn them off or turn the car off. When I start the car and go to turn them on again, I have to jiggle that red wire. Can that red wire have a bad connection to the battery? I really do not know what wire is which since I had a performance shop install them.
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Yeah that sounds like the problem, most likely a wire to a relay.
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Yeah that sounds like the problem, most likely a wire to a relay.
How should I go about fixing this? Should I disconnect the wire and reconnect it?
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I found the problem, the fuse was loose in the relay. I just took it out and tightly put it back in. Im just worried now because I had my lights on to try to locate the problem and the lights fickered on and off about 5 times and I know thats bad for the bulbs. So I hope I didn't damage them.
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If they still turn on and off, I'm sure they're fine
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Kinda off the topic but I think I want to get an aftermarket HID kit. Which is the best one to get?
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Originally Posted by MikeSwing
Kinda off the topic but I think I want to get an aftermarket HID kit. Which is the best one to get?
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/kaixen-hid-kit-groupbuy-330409/
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I just installed mine today, it's wonderful. It's a very straight-forward install, and all the hardware and relays are excellent quality. Well worth the money, IMO.
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