Max Vision Australia - HID HOD and LED Supplier

Troubleshooting

How to make sure the HID kit will work properly every time.

Turn the engine on first, before turning on the HID kit.

Do not turn the HID on and off frequently.

Do not install the HID ballasts near the engine nor anywhere the water can easily get onto.

Make sure the connectors of the HID kit are tightly secured to the stock harness.

Bulbs flicking during operation

Inspect all the connections between ballasts and vehicles wire harness.

Inspect all the connections between igniter module and HID bulb modules.

Disconnect all the connectors. Clean all connectors with alcohol. Wait more than 5 to 10 minutes to reset ballast micro-processer and then reconnect the connectors.

Inspect the fuses. Use at least 25 Amp fuse if both lights share the same fuse; Use at least 15 Amp fuse for each light if lights use separate fuses.

Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.

Do not loss mating or mis-wiring connections.

Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

On-board computer displays light failure warnings when the HID lights are turned on.

Purchase the "Disable On-board computer warning feature" option with the HID system.

Inspect for electrical current instability. Install additional wire relay if necessary.

HID bulb modules won't fit.

Double check to see if you purchased the appropriate bulb type for your vehicle. You can refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the bulb size. Some vehicles require an adaptor to hold the bulb in place.

HID turns on few seconds then both sides go out.

There is a possibility that the fuses are blown. Please check your fuses box according to your vehicle's user manual and upgrade the stock 15 Amp or 20 Amp headlight fuse to 25 Amp or up. The 25 Amp fuses are 100% safe for your vehicle and will not cause damage to your vehicle’s electrical system.

Another reason is that lack of power and pulsing voltage when your ballasts are cranking may activate the safety circuit in the ballasts and turn one or both off to protect themselves.

Solution: check battery health and replace if necessary; reset ballasts by unplug the power wires and all connectors for 5 to 10 minutes; start engine with headlight off; Install a wire relay harness.

Bi-xenon lights stay in low beam only and nothing happens when going to High Beam or they shut off in high beam.

This is a common problem associated with the H4/9007/9004 HID conversion kits because different configuration for (Ground / Low Beam / High Beam) polarity from the cars factory connector. You will be required to take a set of pliers and pull the pins out from the connector and insert them into your factory harness correctly to their positions.

HID will shut down itself sometimes.

Inside the HID ballast, there is a micro chip which is used to detect whether there is any potential problems, such as sudden high impulse or shortage of power input from battery or extremely high heat will trigger the self-protect and shut the ballast off temporarily. It takes about 5 to 10 mins for the micro chip to reset itself and the ballast will be working again. Once this happens, please remove the power from ballasts and wait about 5 to 10 mins.

If the lights vibrate while driving

Check all connections between the bulbs & ballasts. Ensure that the bulbs are securely installed in the light housing socket. Check vehicle battery terminal. Some DC (direct current) ballasts are inevitable have vibration.

Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.

HID works when the engine is off, but if turning on the engine the HID will turn off itself.

For some newer model vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes and a few American models, they have onboard computers to restrict outsource components such as HID conversion kit or aftermarket MP3 Players. Therefore, the only way for such cars to install the HID kit is to install a canceller cable.

One or both light can't ignite initially. Bulb turns off after the vehicle just starts. You MUST Disconnect the Daytime Running Light or Auto Switch ON function immediately before the actual HID Conversion. Due to the Steady levels of battery voltage is required at 12V or Plus before the initial Ignites of each HID Systems; you must prohibit the less voltage draw of car battery at HID s start time. Daytime Running Light is 7V or less power output, and auto switch on headlight is always turn on seconds right before the car to start the ignition to charge the battery, which means Battery is focus on charging the ignition and waiting for alternator to recharge it back to 12V. Therefore, in both situations, battery is drawing much less power than 12V to initially ignite the HID headlight. Please perform the following:
If you have Daytime Running Light please follow your car s service manual; disconnect the fuse or wiring of Daytime Running lights only.
If you have Auto Switch On Headlights, please switch the function to Manual Switch On headlights. To avoid further damages, always remember to start your engine before turn on the HID system!.

Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.

Only one light works, even though both lights are installed exactly the same.

1. The polarity (positive & negative) of one side might not match with the factory wiring harness.

2. Fuse might be blown on that side.

3. Malfunctioned parts.
Troubleshoot by: Check all connections between the bulb and ballast. Check the bulb that does not work to make sure there are no loose wires. Check the fuses. Use at least 25A fuse if the stock 15A fuse blows. Switch the bulb to the working one/side to see if the problem remains. If the issue remains, the bulb may be defective. Switch the ballast to the working one/side to see if the problem remains. If the issue remains, the ballast may be defective. If the HID system works properly, your vehicle connections, battery, alternator, etc. may have problems.

Determine if additional high-power relay wirings are required to provide sufficient power to the HID systems.

Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

The colors or lighting effects of the two bulbs are different.

Usually, due to uneven leveling of the headlight housings, adjustment of the headlight housings is needed. Switch ballasts and bulbs to see if the problem remains.

For new bulbs, there are chances that the colors are different for first couple hours of burning. The color will become normal once it’s been run for a short period of time.

Inspection Procedure: Inspect for damage in the light housing. Clean the lens of the light. Inspect the positioning of lights to ensure both are at the same angle to the road.

The HID bulbs changes color when first turn on.

This is totally normal. At the beginning, the ballasts are storing the power from the battery of the car. Since the power has not been stabilized yet, the bulbs might have different colors or even flicker a little bit. However, as soon as the power is stabilized by the ballast, the bulbs will become normal.

The HID works initially but starts to flicker or stop working sometimes.

Inside of the HID ballast, there is a micro chip which is used to detect whether there is any potential problem. Any potential problems such as sudden high impulse or shortage of power input from battery or extremely high heat will trigger the self-protect and shut the ballast off temporarily. It takes about 5 to 10 mins for the micro chip to reset itself . Once this happens, please reset the ballast.
Inspection Procedure: Please check the car battery. Check all connections between the bulb, ballast, & igniter. Check the vehicle battery terminal; check your upgraded fuse, they must be 25amp minimum. Remember, every connector have to be 100% well connected to each other

One light is brighter than the other.

Inspect for damage in the light housing.

Clean the lens of the light. Check leveling of the headlight housings, adjustment of the headlight housings if necessary.

Switch the failing bulb module to the working side to see if the problem remains. If the failing light now works, the Ballast and/or Igniter may be malfunctioned. If the problem still persists on, the bulb may be failed.

Inspect the positioning of lights to ensure both are at the same angle to the road.

Disable DRL (Daytime Running Light) and/or Auto On/Off Headlamp features.

Lamp Has Been Operating : Cool Down Time Insufficient (Hot Restrike)

When HID lamps are operating and the supply voltage is cut or interrupted, the lamps will require a period of time to cool and re-establish optimum starting conditions. It require from four to 5 to 10 minutes cool down time. The restart time varies with the degree of ventilation, ambient temperature, and draft conditions. The time from cool to able to start condition can realistically range up to 20 minutes. However, some newly design ballasts can overcome such issue and no cool down time needed.

Just installed the HID system a few weeks ago, everything works out fine with system. But lately, the one or both Discharge Bulbs are began to flickering when starts!?"

Disconnect all the connectors immediately. Clean every connector with alcohol. Wait more than 5 minutes (reset ballast Safety Stages Chip) then reconnect or reinstall every connector. Then check all the connection between ballast and factory harness (Power Source); check all the connection between igniters and bulbs (yellow silicone connectors); check your upgraded fuse, they must be 20amp minimum. Remember, every connector have to be 100% well connected to each other. Do not loss mating or mis-wiring any connections. "

Color:6000K
Power per LED:1W
Total Power consumption: 14W
Dimension:180mm(L) x 25mm(H) x 75mm(D)
Package included:
‧DRL Unit x2 (Left & Right)
‧DRL Controller Unit w/ wirings x 1 (SEALED Weather Proof)
‧Mounting brackets x 4
‧Electrical wire joining clip x 3
‧Installation and wiring instruction manual

This DRL kit features the same functions as Philip DRL kit but half the price. Ebay is selling them for $90+.

Advantages / Functions :
‧5 x 1W LEDs. Ultra bright even in broad daylight.
‧6000K colour. Matches most OE Xenon in terms of whiteness.
‧Blinker function that synchronises with direction indicator. (This models blinks with WHITE light)
‧Door lock/unlock flashing (Vehicle make/model dependent)
‧Dimmer function. The DRL would dim and retain 30% output when Parker and Dipped-beam turns on.
.Suitable for all makes including cars with Auto-Headlight functions.
‧Walk-Me-Home function. The DRL stays on for 20 seconds after switching off the ignition.
‧E8 Certified complies with EU standards.
‧This DRL is intended for 12V automotive use only.

Video of the DRL (DRL may apepar a bit yellowish as the car has 8000k HID and LEDs on it)