GOOSEej

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If i touch behind the hid bulb when its on with the cover off? It says i can possibly get shocked with 50k volts or something

Reason i ask is: I recent installed the zkw-r lenses and i can not for the life of me get my driver side cutoff line to sharpen. The passenger side is razor sharp just installed the projector that's all it took. But the driver side nothing i tried the washer trick, rotating the lens, even tapping the cutoff line shield thing but nothing. "i think ive gone a bit blind too since i did all this at night with the lights on" The only other thing i think it might be is the hid bulb somehow its to close to the shield or maybe its turned sideways.

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Thanks!

nate_0022

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Have you tried spacing the lens or bending the shield. You shouldn't get shocked but just be sure to keep the igniter on the bulb base at all times if it's powered.

GOOSEej

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yes and yes.

Spacer only makes it worse. I bent the shield but that didnt work so i had to bend it back. Igniter? The wire that plugs to the top of the bulb right?

nate_0022

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The igniter is the wire coming from the ballast to the bulb. Have you bent the shield towards the bulb or towards the lens or both. I have had to space the bulb before with good results.

Acurafan86

The best idea would be to first disconnect the negative and then positive battery cables. After that, wait about five minutes to play it safe and wear some rubber gloves. The gloves will act as insulators to prevent a shock to you and any possible short if there is any roaming electricity. In addition, they will prevent oil on your hands from damaging the bulbs. Regardless of what anyone says, those headlights are dangerous and it is best to take a few simple precautions. I have changed them before following these steps and have had zero problems. Good luck.

GOOSEej

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both ways but no success to get a razor sharp line. Also noticed when im about 30-50ft away from a wall the driver side beam looks transparent while the passenger side looks to be more solid. i dont know if you know what im talking about?

sounds risky dont know if i want to try it now haha

Acurafan86

"sounds risky dont know if i want to try it now haha "

It is not too bad. I was nervous the first time I did it. You just have to be careful.