BLACKURA_NY

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So,

I've got the Texon H8 8500K Fog kit installed on my car, for just a few days over 1 year.... never had a problem with it... the kit included 2 relays/fuse, one for each fog light... NEVER had a problem, and i run my headlights on during the day (cause they look so good)

Anyways, about 2 weeks ago.. my neighbor calls me, and tells me that one of my foglights are on?? my car was parked for hours and one foglight randomly turned on...

since them, it would flicker on ignition once in a while...

Today, it flickers, and wont ignite....


My question, before i start ordering replacement parts to fix it... do you guys think thats the bulb or the ballast? i know, i should check the fuse, im gonna do it tomorrow (too tired now, and its dark out).... but has this happened to anybody else?... the bulb flickers , so it must be good, but it wont ignite...

and i did the install, and i did a really good job... so im sure the wiring is good, and the relay didnt get wet

Majofo

definitely ballast..

JnC

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Your ballasts are fine but relay is toast. Most kit harnesses are made with cheap relays, relay sockets etc etc.

Here is what can happens due to faulty sockets and relays


I strongly recommend not using kits but if you really need to fix this problem then replace the harness or just replace the relay with a bosch/tyco relay.

Here is where you can just buy the relay from

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...TOKEN=96252166

Majofo

I tried searching and I couldn't find any documentation on the Texon H8 kit. Anyways if you have chance can you pull the specs like the P/N from the Ballast and bulbs. There are two main types of electronic ballast and one is much better but the other is much cheaper. There are also several types of HID lamps. Sodium lamps for instance have high output but also have great voltage fluctuation as it ages as the pressure changes and arc voltages jumps which could stress components within the ballast. These ballasts can fail for many reasons though, including shock from normal driving conditions, low voltage or over voltages that can destroy diodes, caps & controller components.. also feedback and cycling stress.

These electronic ballast are not real sophisticated but do have feedback control. If you say they are flickering then one of the current sensing components or feedback components to the controller may be toast. I would at least take it apart. Check all the solder connections, test the resistor packs, and test the values on all the res & caps just to verify the passive components are okay. I would also test for continuity of the diodes. That will at least narrow down your sources of failure.. If you're unable to determine what has failed then I would retouch the solder points just for a sanity check and try to fire it up again with a new bulb. Listen for any high freq sound. If it still doesn't fire up then replace the fets, after that your choices become expensive and you'd probably be able to buy a new ballast / or make a new one cheaper than trying to fix that one. Most of these ballast may look complicated but they're really no more than $40 in components.

Majofo

^ holy crap.. what was that? an Intrepid? damn.. definitely install supporting hardware for whatever you add to the car. Many of these kits as JnC said don't add these features. It could be the relay but the flickering sounds like a problem with the ballast.

Fulani has a TL

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As JnC said, its your relay, relay failed, sending constant power to the ballast keeping your light on.

ifirahse

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Why don't you just buy the $25 relay from ebay. It comes pre-wired...I've had mine for a couple months and haven't had any problems.

BLACKURA_NY

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thanks for the info guys...

there is a white powdery residue on the relay for the foglight that is acting up...

i will probably contact texon, since it was an insulated, plug and plug relay... i dont want to hackjob, or wire up my own relay.... this was WAS dangling a little low, and MIGHT have gotten splashed with some water... plus, i recently found a car wash, that accomodates lowered cars, and they offer an undercarriage bath... which might have led to water getting on the relay....

Elegant TYPE S

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Easy fix, just swap out relay with another BOSCH 30 or 40 AMP and you're good to go!

Its very common for North East cars to have this happen over a period of time due to the snow and salt buildup. I had the same issue, and relay fixed it.

The bulb flickering is a sign that its trying to light but not getting enough juice. After Ground, relay is the next culprit.

Elegant TYPE S

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IF you get another relay wiring is simple:

Pin 30 from +Battery
Pin 85 is + Trigger
Pin 86 is Ground
Pin 87 should be 2 wires supplying power to both ballasts.

*If you have a 5th pin '87a' leave it empty or snip the wire off*

lenjaiah

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is it call sonic carwash? in jerrico?

try getting a new relay first... it is the cheapest part. then work ur way up...
let us know what happens...

BLACKURA_NY

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Sonic CarWash... the GREATEST car wash in the world!! they take their time, do a good job.... takes about 20-30 minutes for a wash though... worth every penny !!

yea i am ordering a new relay today

JCL622

the Hand Car Wash place in Old Westbury is also pretty decent

let us know how it turns out Al, don't let your car burn