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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Just recieved mines last night...I have a question tho...the wire that clips to the harness, when I hear the click and its in the right position the light wont come on, however when I flipped it around it came on BUT it didnt click in, should I be worried?

Also I have the slim ballast one and is the little black box the relay?
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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I had to use an adapter (that came with the kit) to get the kit to work, and it would only work if the polarity was right. It's possible that you're in the same boat

The black box is the ballast. Our kits have no relays...And I still don't know why the old ones do and our don't. Does anyone know what the difference is between the ballasts?
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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The slim ballasts are digital unlike the old style which are analog. These new digital ones draw less power therefore get the power from the stock harness instead of the battery. Therefore no need to have a relay. Also, you must plug the harness in backwords for polarity. Just use electrical tape around it to secure it.
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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hey cliff, i left a voicemail on the phone number on your site, my drivers side light doesnt ignite most of the time now, and my passenger has been flickering sometimes, i purchased the kit in february of 07. any help?
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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pmed you cliff :D
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionJim23
The slim ballasts are digital unlike the old style which are analog. These new digital ones draw less power therefore get the power from the stock harness instead of the battery. Therefore no need to have a relay. Also, you must plug the harness in backwords for polarity. Just use electrical tape around it to secure it.

oh i didnt know that the slim ballst ones are digital, thanks for clearing it up
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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No problem sir. Not only are they digital, but they also provide some good benefits over the old style analog ballasts.
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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What exactly makes them digital?
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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hey I've just had a problem with my hids. So it's 25 degrees outside, I turned my car on and when I went to turn the hids on it didn't come on. Any solutions cliffud? Anyone have this problem before? And yes I bought mines from cliffud not another brand.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Did you just install them? Were they working before or not. Check all your connections. Remember the main plug to the OEM harness plugs in backwards (polarity).
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I've has them since summer. About 6 months. They worked fine until last night.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Check your connections and make sure they are all tight and not loose? Battery connection? etc...
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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battery is all tight. It might be the relay. I'll check a little later.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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yep - I'm going to bet it's the relay.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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how much is the relay?
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by iocca
hey cliff, i left a voicemail on the phone number on your site, my drivers side light doesnt ignite most of the time now, and my passenger has been flickering sometimes, i purchased the kit in february of 07. any help?
anything?
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Hey cliff.. i sent you my bad bulbs Dec9th.. i was wondering if had gotten them yet.. they were two 8k H4 bulbs.. i feel lost without my HIDS... please help and let me know
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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Im so glad the new slim style has no external relay wires...
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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since I missed the black friday sale, anything coming up before the holidays or a new years special?
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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sent very detailed pm, sorry for the length



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