HID KIT
05-02-2009, 03:21 PM
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Ok i got this HID kit for my 2004 525i and the original bulbs were halogen bulbs... so i put them i and everything was going well until i would drive and come to a stop light. they'll start flickering for 5 seconds and turn off..?? can someone please tell me whats wrong ???Thanks
Here are some pics of the hid kit and the car after i put them on.
05-02-2009, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Harlemcat45' post='866310' date='May 2 2009, 07:21 PM
Attachment 78501Ok i got this HID kit for my 2004 525i and the original bulbs were halogen bulbs... so i put them i and everything was going well until i would drive and come to a stop light. they'll start flickering for 5 seconds and turn off..?? can someone please tell me whats wrong ???
Thanks
Here are some pics of the hid kit and the car after i put them on.
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Here are some pics of the hid kit and the car after i put them on.
You got a HID-Kit that doesn't have a canceller integrated which causes the xenon gas to flicker due to an LCU (Light Control Unit) error. Since you installed them already, the seller will most likely not take them back which leaves you only with the option of buying another HID-Kit such as these: http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/product-p/hid-k.htm. They are made specifically for BMW's and are guaranteed not to cause errors or flickering.
05-07-2009, 06:06 PM
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i have ones for sale for $155 shipped and no error messages and no flicker. What you'll need are error cancelling cables and they are not guaranteed to work. PM me if you want more info.
05-08-2009, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='871688' date='May 7 2009, 09:06 PM
i have ones for sale for $155 shipped and no error messages and no flicker. What you'll need are error cancelling cables and they are not guaranteed to work. PM me if you want more info.
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Don't panic! I fitted HIDs to my 545 a few months ago. I'm in the UK, and they only cost ?50.When I switched on, they flickered constantly, especially when the engine was running. I contacted the seller and bought a couple of capacitor kits, which fit between the ballast and the light. Absolutely no further trouble. Apparently, the problem is that the HIDs have no resistance and can cause all sorts of warnings, flickering, cutting off without these capacitors.The extra packs were ?15. None of it expensive. Good luck!
05-14-2009, 12:58 AM
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any problems with pc plod? I'm thinking of adding these too, have you been flashed atall? any pics would be much appreciated
as I'm worried if they look too blue I'll get a tug!
as I'm worried if they look too blue I'll get a tug!
05-18-2009, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gbjules' post='878080' date='May 14 2009, 03:58 AM
any problems with pc plod? I'm thinking of adding these too, have you been flashed atall? any pics would be much appreciated
as I'm worried if they look too blue I'll get a tug!
as I'm worried if they look too blue I'll get a tug!
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Originally Posted by Ken737' post='882873' date='May 19 2009, 02:48 AM
Absolutely no probs with the boys in blue. Good defined beam pattern, I've never been flashed, but get the 6000Ks as they are not too blue. Pics to follow when I get a minute.
