what kinda kit are u running

 

My HIDs with controllers are working great. No bulb warnings.

 

The headlights are powered by the Central Electric Control Module. Either the halogen lamps or the OEM xenon ballast are matched load to the CECM without resulting in the "dipped" headlight warning. Therefore, the load resistance of the aftermarket non OEM ballast is too low and trips the dipped headlight warning. The best remedy is to use OEM xenon headlights and ballasts that are plug and play compatible with the rest of the electrical system. Alternatively, try increasing the load resistance by placing a 220 ohm 1 Watt PDR rated resister in Parallel with the ballast power input circuit.

BTW, converting halogen headlights to xenon, is dangerous to other drivers due to the excess glare that results from the conversion, and is illegal everywhere.

 

@diagnosticator1

Re "The best remedy is to use OEM xenon headlights and ballasts that are plug and play compatible with the rest of the electrical system"...

Technically, yes.
Cost wise, no.

"converting halogen headlights to xenon...is illegal everywhere"...

From personal experience, that seems to depend, since my Allroad was MOTed and it passed with an aftermarket (non-OEM) Xenon conversion.
Seems that when the vehicle has self-levelling air suspension that ensures no load-induced excess glare, and lamp washers, it's OK.

 

i passed inspection and have aftermarket hid setup in a halogeon capsule. i dont think lamp washers has anything to do with making the lights function properly. AS long as u have projectors for ur lowbeams u should be okay. Just make sure to aim properly.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4962528_aim-headlights.html

 

sporttracguy, if you read through the thread regarding HID and how to avoid warning lights, you may notice a keyword - CONTROLLER.

Put a controller between the ballast and the bulb and that will handle warnings.

It's that simple!

 

Sorry, I can't recall. All I remember is that the accessory dealer had to special-order the long beams, as they are rare'ish. I have HID short + long beams installed + a controller for each.

 

Thanks for all the info guys. Very informative thread

 

Hey thank alot for that link.

 

best way to get a deecent ambient recording of a kit is Kick Snare and 2 Overheads.

As long as your have good balance around the kit you will be fine.