BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

So, both of my headlights are lit, but the drivers side Hi-Beam isnt working...

Now, from what i understand, these cars dont use a "dual" filament bulb, its just the way the light reflects. (you put on the hi-beam, the projector opens up a different angle)

So my question is... is the bulb bad? or do I have some other underlaying problems?

Thanks guys!

timmahh

Single bulb, but the HID housing contains a shutter that will open and close, which will expand and contract the light emitted - sounds like your shutter failed, to the dealer for warranty you go!

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

fudddgeeee.

cause i just changed the bulbs to 8000k, and they will probably give me shit over this... so im gonna have to put the OEM bulbs back in, and go through the whole process...

could it be i didnt put something back right when i replaced the bulbs? i didnt unplug any connectors, but maybe one "fell" out

does anybody know if there is a wire harness connector for the shutter?

sixsixfour

the base of the bulb has a small notch that you line up with the housing socket. if that doesnt match, it is quite possible that when you switched to high beams and the motor moved, the bulb could have been loged in place and/or the mirror/shutter mechanism that moves out of the way could have been damaged/stuck.

it would be best you put things back to stock carefully and see from there.

sixsixfour

im not sure, but if you look under/behind the headlight, there is a small connector plugged into the HID housing. its just after where the DRL plug should be (fog on the pre-07 cars) and before the HID ballast plug. that may be the power plug for the motor in case you didnt plug it in that side.

timmahh

It's possible if the bulb is upside down or something that and it reaches far enough into the housing that the shutter is being held back, try your OEM bulb on that side and see what happens

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

ah ha! that could be the problem. The driver side bulb was a little difficult to get in and manuever, as there is very little room in that section. The passenger side had room, so i made sure everything was locked into place securely.

ugh. back to the drawing board. Do you guys realize what a PITA it is to change these bulbs lol

thanks for the feedback

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

OH SHIT !!! JACKPOT

i remember unplugging that connector, and not plugging it back!! im goign to go try that right now

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

this is really, and truely the reason why i f'ing LOVE acurazine.... dumbass me, unplugged the connector to try and make more room for my hands, and all i had to do was plug it back!!

now, stupid ass me, went into a panic, and just ordered another set of bulbs that i dont need... so, to the black market those will go !!


sixsixfour, you are the man!

sixsixfour

lol you're welcome.

you know how i found out what that connector was? i was tinkering around under the hood to see which was which, and i saw that plug. unplugged it and turned on the HIDs. no effect. i then thought to myself ""could be for the motor for the high beams" but never really checked.

guess i was right.

glad I can help a fellow WDP

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

lol.. fellow WDP'er, with the tag name of BLACKURA

thanks again man... now im going to compare my 8000k to 8500k and see which one i like better

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

what was wrong with the stock ones....

lenjaiah

iTrader: (5)

hey blackura!!! wanna help me change out my bulbs when the weather gets warrmer???

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

nothing, i just wanted to upgrade to a different temperature. the color and cutoff lines are amazing with higher temp. bulbs

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

sure, where do ya live? its not the hardest thing in the world. just need to make sure you disconnect ALL power to the HIDs.... 25,000 volts can and WILL kill you if you make a mistake...

timmahh

Also don't forget to plug in the connector for the projector shutter, failure to do so will cause sudden panic, resulting in posting on Acurazine about a possible housing problem, which results in further panic causing you to order an additional set of bulbs and prepare to reinstall your OEM bulbs

Well that's a bit much, what are the odds of that happening?

:p

lenjaiah

iTrader: (5)

I live near the cross island/little neck. hmmm dont u have to take off the bumper or the fender liner? i read a few threads and it doesnt look that simple.. i will give it a try this weekend. btw.. did u disconnect the battery? plus all other wires? or just the HID itself?

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

DEFINITELY disconnect the battery..,. otherwise.. your fried

outta curiosity.. what color car do you have? i always see a WDP with some chromie's and type s tails on little neck, near the grand central & union tpke.

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

ha ha

look man, i've baked and blacked out over 15 sets of 3G headlights for members, but i never changed the HID bulbs because of that little sticker that says 25,000 volts CAN KILL

i just realized now, all you really gotta do is unplug the battery,and there wont be any volts!

<-- in a dumb fog for the past 2 years

lenjaiah

iTrader: (5)

i got a WDP type-s. i think i know which car ur talking about. wanna do a meet this weekend? if it gets warmerrr that is..

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

Sure... I am free this weekend, supposed to be like 40 degrees. PM, as i might also have some bulbs i can install for you if you need.

Mosclipse11

Hey Blackura... I would like some help baking n blackening my headlights