HEEELP HID Fog install...bulbs wont turn on

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 01:58 PM

So I've been struggling to get this kit to work. I bought the xenondepot 3k HID fogs and have spent two weekends trying to get them to work and have triple checked all connections, used 2 different bulbs and 2 sets of wiring but cant get them to turn on or flicker.

Here's a synopsis.:

Wired to battery terminal under hood where there are 2 existing wires w/ red caps (near + battery like post on passenger side). Used the windshield washer ground near drivers side by power steering (brown wires). Wired resistor across the Xenon depot harness which attaches to the OEM BMW bulb harness and lastly wired bulb to the balast/igniter.

I get a bulb out warning on my dash but the bulb never turns on/flickers etc. I have tried 2 bulbs thinking one was bad. I then tried the alternate harness/igniter/balast but that doesnt work either. Steve told me to see if the resistor is heating up or warm and its not the resistor is COLD!! My wiring is correct but I cant figure out WTF is wrong and its killing me. Here are some pics of my wiring, let me know if you guys know whats wrong...

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 02:00 PM

sorry where i labeled 'OEM car Harness' i meant to write 'TO OEM car Harness'

tom @ eas · 04-12-2008, 03:41 PM

Where was this kit purchased from? I would not recommend the use of resistors as they get over 200F when in use.

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 03:42 PM

XenonDepot....they are a well respected vendor on this site....

tom @ eas · 04-12-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

XenonDepot....they are a well respected vendor on this site....

Would be best to email them directly for advice.

Kloogy · 04-12-2008, 05:01 PM

Wow, my kit was a whole lot simpler than that. Good luck.

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 06:19 PM

I've already emailed them but their voicemail sqys they will be out until tuesday. Just wanted to see if anybody else has this setup.

Kloogy where you get your kit from ???

jaespark87 · 04-12-2008, 06:37 PM

uh oh... not good. i bought a set for low beams ...

Soni · 04-12-2008, 06:47 PM

I have the same set but I had a shop to connect all the wires and it work prefectly...no error or whatsoerver...I am sure just a wrong connection or you not getting power on the 12V wire.

Soni · 04-12-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Where was this kit purchased from? I would not recommend the use of resistors as they get over 200F when in use.

It is fine to use resistors if you place them correctly!!

jaespark87 · 04-12-2008, 06:48 PM

maybe not a good ground???

01stang · 04-12-2008, 06:52 PM

mine's coming in Mon... so i'll have to see...

jaespark87 · 04-12-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 01stang

mine's coming in Mon... so i'll have to see...

make sure to post pics please since mines coming on thursday

01stang · 04-12-2008, 07:06 PM

im crossing my fingers and hope it'll works!!!

i wish xeondepot will chime in on how to install this correctly??

jaespark87 · 04-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01stang

im crossing my fingers and hope it'll works!!!

i wish xeondepot will chime in on how to install this correctly??

hopefully he sees this...

Kloogy · 04-12-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdjafari

Kloogy where you get your kit from ???

www.dabears2k.com

There was none of that sloppy wiring . Everything was plug and play.

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 08:09 PM

I am pretty sure the battery connection is correct, you remove this plastic cap which provides 2 + power connections here

The ground however, I am not 100% about. I used a bolt which had a wire already attached to it which is for the window wipers. It also looks to be ground so I simply added to that nut..

pdjafari · 04-12-2008, 08:11 PM

heres the diagram for the resistor...

Soni · 04-13-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kloogy

www.dabears2k.com

There was none of that sloppy wiring . Everything was plug and play.

06 and early 07 production date do not buy this. It will not work!! Althought I returned it but I lost both way shipping cost which was like more than $50.00 for nothing

Kloogy · 04-13-2008, 06:39 PM

I think they all throw a code on early 07's don't they ? Either way, they sold this guy a clusterfuck of wiring. All the HID kits I've seen are plug and play.

Soni · 04-13-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kloogy

I think they all throw a code on early 07's don't they ? Either way, they sold this guy a clusterfuck of wiring. All the HID kits I've seen are plug and play.

As for as I know, 2 kits that are selling from 2 different vendors required more wiring then a plug and play that will work on all 06 and early 07. I have gone through 3 different sets of this what so call error free kits, and all turned out error or didnt even stay on. I am to the point that as long as it work, dont care how many wires.

Who doesn't want plug and play, but most doesn't work out

01stang · 04-13-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soni

As for as I know, 2 kits that are selling from 2 different vendors required more wiring then a plug and play that will work on all 06 and early 07. I have gone through 3 different sets of this what so call error free kits, and all turned out error or didnt even stay on. I am to the point that as long as it work, dont care how many wires.

Who doesn't want plug and play, but most doesn't work out

i read and read and read about how us 06 early 07 build get screwed, so i too dont care how many wires (since its hidden anyways) i just want it to work!!!! and also need led front signals!!!

well mine's comming tommorrow we'll see how it goes..

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pdjafari Colonel 153 Rep 2,470 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	HEEELP HID Fog install...bulbs wont turn on So I've been struggling to get this kit to work. I bought the xenondepot 3k HID fogs and have spent two weekends trying to get them to work and have triple checked all connections, used 2 different bulbs and 2 sets of wiring but cant get them to turn on or flicker. Here's a synopsis.: Wired to battery terminal under hood where there are 2 existing wires w/ red caps (near + battery like post on passenger side). Used the windshield washer ground near drivers side by power steering (brown wires). Wired resistor across the Xenon depot harness which attaches to the OEM BMW bulb harness and lastly wired bulb to the balast/igniter. I get a bulb out warning on my dash but the bulb never turns on/flickers etc. I have tried 2 bulbs thinking one was bad. I then tried the alternate harness/igniter/balast but that doesnt work either. Steve told me to see if the resistor is heating up or warm and its not the resistor is COLD!! My wiring is correct but I cant figure out WTF is wrong and its killing me. Here are some pics of my wiring, let me know if you guys know whats wrong...
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pdjafari Colonel 153 Rep 2,470 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	I've already emailed them but their voicemail sqys they will be out until tuesday. Just wanted to see if anybody else has this setup. Kloogy where you get your kit from ???
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pdjafari Colonel 153 Rep 2,470 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	I am pretty sure the battery connection is correct, you remove this plastic cap which provides 2 + power connections here The ground however, I am not 100% about. I used a bolt which had a wire already attached to it which is for the window wipers. It also looks to be ground so I simply added to that nut..
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