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photoputz83 11-26-2014 03:26 PM

2010 r56 s hid fog light troubles.
 
I decided to upgrade my fog lights to a 35w hid setup, but when I went to install them the bulbs instantly blew out. I know I had everything hooked up properly, and didn't get any contaminants on the bulbs. What am I missing, or what do I need to do to make this setup work in my car. Any info would be helpful.

richardsperry 11-27-2014 07:01 PM

Not for nothing, but hid's in the fogs really isn't an upgrade..

Without knowing exactly what you're using and how, nobody can help you.

photoputz83 11-30-2014 12:34 PM

I guess I should say the upgrade is purely for a tiny bit more output and looks. Picked up a set of h8 35 watt 6000k hids from a local shop. Didn't go ebay for various reasons. I had them in and it seemed as if the lit up for a second and then the bulbs were done. I know I'm getting power to them, and know that all the wiring was hooked up correctly. I guess what I am asking is if there is something specific that I need to do in order to use a hid setup on my foglights. Ive never installed a set before, and like doing things myself. Any type of info or any tips would help.

photoputz83 11-30-2014 12:38 PM

http://www.xenondepot.com/H8-HID-Kit...D-p/xt-h8.html this is what the kit is. Not the best on the market but still decent.

-=gRaY rAvEn=- 11-30-2014 12:41 PM

Try unplugging the bulb's pigtail, rotating that plug 90* and then plugging it back in.

photoputz83 11-30-2014 12:43 PM

It's unidirectional as all sockets such as this. Only goes one way.

-=gRaY rAvEn=- 11-30-2014 12:53 PM

?? I installed a set into the fogs 4 yrs ago, they would plug in both ways. Directions even stated to switch it around if not lighting up...odd.

photoputz83 11-30-2014 12:56 PM

They did come on for a second but the bulbs blew out. What would cause that? Bulbs had no contamination. I just don't know why both bulbs would do that.


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