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Old 12-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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I have had my hid kit for quite a while now and have been looking for something like this. I tried installing them regular and they didnt power up and just flickerd and i got the error message. I searched here for answers and was told resistors are needed. I am mechanically inclined but didnt really want to wire up resistors. so I did some reaserch and found the (CANBUS FIX) mod.

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HIDs operate on 35W whereas halogens operate on 55W. In some vehicles, the difference in current will trigger a "low beam failure indicator" or a "fast blinking error." As a result, your HID Conversion kit will not function properly. This product, is designed to work with vehicles using CANBUS type system and will fix this issue so that you can install your HID conversion kit with no problems. I purchased it and installed it and I have to saw it was just what I was looking for. Plug and play mod. all you do is attach it to the factory plug on 1 end and plug your hid on the other and its that simple. this will get your fogs working with no additional parts, such as relays resistors ect.

here is the source: http://www.kbcarstuff.com/CANBUS_Fix_p/cbfix.htm

Here is an article of the CANBUS Fix on an e90, which is why I bought it: http://www.kbcarstuff.com/BMW_E90_335_H11_...bulbs_s/146.htm
Cost: 39.99
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Nice find. What color are your fogs? They look yellow. I didn't know HID's came in that color temperature.
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='504457' date='Dec 8 2007, 04:24 PM
Nice find. What color are your fogs? They look yellow. I didn't know HID's came in that color temperature.

yes indeed (yellow) temp is 3000k
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im seeing more and more JDM cars with yellow fogs now....

anyway, what happen to your hamann front lips? i thought you have one before..
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Originally Posted by trboda6' post='504449' date='Dec 8 2007, 04:11 PM
I have had my hid kit for quite a while now and have been looking for something like this. I tried installing them regular and they didnt power up and just flickerd and i got the error message. I searched here for answers and was told resistors are needed. I am mechanically inclined but didnt really want to wire up resistors. so I did some reaserch and found the (CANBUS FIX) mod.

This is the description:

HIDs operate on 35W whereas halogens operate on 55W. In some vehicles, the difference in current will trigger a "low beam failure indicator" or a "fast blinking error." As a result, your HID Conversion kit will not function properly. This product, is designed to work with vehicles using CANBUS type system and will fix this issue so that you can install your HID conversion kit with no problems. I purchased it and installed it and I have to saw it was just what I was looking for. Plug and play mod. all you do is attach it to the factory plug on 1 end and plug your hid on the other and its that simple. this will get your fogs working with no additional parts, such as relays resistors ect.

here is the source: http://www.kbcarstuff.com/CANBUS_Fix_p/cbfix.htm

Here is an article of the CANBUS Fix on an e90, which is why I bought it: http://www.kbcarstuff.com/BMW_E90_335_H11_...bulbs_s/146.htm
Cost: 39.99
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Hi I have HID fogs too no error message but I have one issue When I turn them on my parctronic sensor fell something in the front! Do you have this problem? (only front ones) Maybe because it is too bright? By the way I have Mtech 6000K. p/s. NICE RIDE
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Originally Posted by sylver' post='504502
Hi I have HID fogs too no error message but I have one issue When I turn them on my parctronic sensor fell something in the front! Do you have this problem? (only front ones) Maybe because it is too bright? By the way I have Mtech 6000K. p/s. NICE RIDE
as of now i have no problems at all with this mod... everything is working like it should...
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Originally Posted by trboda6' post='504467' date='Dec 8 2007, 01:47 PM
yes indeed (yellow) temp is 3000k
Now can we see those fogs matching with your AIBV3? or are you sticking with yellow?
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='504565' date='Dec 8 2007, 09:52 PM
Now can we see those fogs matching with your AIBV3? or are you sticking with yellow?

i just answerd this looks like we posted at the same time... ^^^^^^^^
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Originally Posted by trboda6' post='504567' date='Dec 8 2007, 06:54 PM
i just answerd this looks like we posted at the same time... ^^^^^^^^
yep. anyway, maybe you can post a pic of your HID fogs with your 6000K bulbs just to see if it matches your AIBV3 or HID lamps. I just bought my V3 and am looking at this mod next. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='504568' date='Dec 8 2007, 09:56 PM
yep. anyway, maybe you can post a pic of your HID fogs with your 6000K bulbs just to see if it matches your AIBV3 or HID lamps. I just bought my V3 and am looking at this mod next. Thanks!
I think their are pics already around here with AIBV3 and matching hid fogs.. just search.. I wont be removing the yellows anytime soon.. i just put them in today... but if your looking to do this mod.. buy this item it will make it as easy as can be... good luck...


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