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Old May 7, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Default Bought HID kit....need ralay?

I just bought a HID kit for my a4 6000k h7......do i need to install a relay???
 
Old May 7, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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It depends on the kit but most of them do not require it - the car's 12v headlight system is more than enough to trigger the ballasts to fire.
 
Old May 7, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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I don't know for sure, but I don't think the OEM Xenon headlights as installed by Audi use a relay, so you should be fine.
 
Old May 7, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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What's a ralay?
 
Old May 8, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mikekey
What's a ralay?
A relay is like a switch, except operated by electric current instead of your finger. It allows you to wire up electrical accessories without having the full current running through the switch on your dashboard. It's more efficient that way.
 
Old May 8, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
A relay is like a switch, except operated by electric current instead of your finger. It allows you to wire up electrical accessories without having the full current running through the switch on your dashboard. It's more efficient that way.

Thank you, I know that, I was making a comment about the spelling of the title.
 
Old May 8, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mikekey
Thank you, I know that, I was making a comment about the spelling of the title.
LOL i didn't even notice that! Sorry man, didn't mean to tell ya somethin you already knew.
 
Old May 8, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Haha i was on the first sentence of explaining and thought somethin wasnt right..
 
Old May 8, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Sorry guys......hahaha.....i was typing from my phone....but thanks
 
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