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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by tzh, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. tzh

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    I have ordered HID kit from Ebay and tried to install but it didn't work.
    Just wondering did anyone run into this kind of problem before?
    Thanks
     

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    I too had the same problem when I installed the HID kit. The seller suggested switching the wires on picture #1. The aftermarket plug that plugs into the factory wire harness. After that, all was good.

    Good luck.
     
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    Do you mean switch the positive and negative? Like the picture 1 shows one end of the ballast is already plug into the factory wire harness.

    Thanks
     
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    I have the same exact kit. Ran into the same issue and like the guy above said, you have to switch the wires on pic #1. Basically, unplug it, turn the connector 180 degrees, and plug it back in and push on the wires to make sure it's fully "in". Voila!

    Other tips:

    1. Make sure you clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol and cotton pad before inserting it.

    2. Do use the orange rubber grommet when you re-insert the bulb. It's a bit thick so when you insert the bulb and try to turn it, it will be a bit tough and you won't be able to 100% turn it, maybe 50-70% but it will be very tight and won't move a millimeter.

    3. Mount the ballast and converter away from any moving parts. I used double sided tape and placed them in a flat surface near the frame of the car.
     
    #4 silentak1, Jun 18, 2010
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    That is stupid why they put it backwards? Anyways, I will give it a try after I get back home.
    I haven't found a good place to put the ballasts since the wire is pretty short.

    Thanks
     
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    I tried but the bulb doesn't light up :( guess I have to return it.
     
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    This is definetly a polarity issue. Do a search for HID install on Google and you'll see that some resellers have troubleshooting areas on their website. You'll find the explanation there. I too ran into this when installing but had read about it. Try flipping the other side also.
     
    #7 rstark18, Jun 18, 2010
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    Both sides? I'm 100% sure that it is a polarity issue... or the metal pins that are inside the connector on pic #1 are not fully inserted into the OEM's plug. I'll try to take a pic or let you know which color goes where later tonight or tomorrow morning.
     
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    Here is the kit.
    Do you guys think the ballast might be damaged then it plugs into the factory wire harness at the first time?
     

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    Thanks guys, I get the problem fixed.
    Here are some picz of my 5000K HID :)
     

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    Awesome, I also have 5000k. So what was the issue? Loose connection or reverse connector? In about 50-100hrs, it will look closer to 5300-5500k. Now you need to replace the ugly yellow parking light to match the HIDs.
     
    #11 silentak1, Jun 19, 2010
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    I had to make an additional wire to connect to the factory harness. The wire came with the kit but I didn't know what it was. Yeah, the yellow parking has to go :)

    I also installed the HID kit on my A3 too since it uses H11 bulb as well.
     

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    Cool, I had the same issue with that little metal insert... I had to push it in pretty far in so it would make contact. Nice A3.
     
    #13 silentak1, Jun 21, 2010
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