Pre LCI Halogen to LCI Halogen conversion
11-29-2010, 11:19 AM
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That won't work, you are effectively putting the resistor in parallel with the AE bulb which will actually reduce the resistance rather than raise it, which is what is needed. I'm thinking the only way to get full brightness of the AE with no errors is to implement a relay on the AE circuit. This can be done relatively easily, it will require a larger value resistor where the AE bulb goes then connect a relayed circuit to the AE in the headlight. Hopefully I can get my hands on a set of lights soon so I can do some testing.
11-29-2010, 11:34 AM
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11-30-2010, 01:02 AM
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I fitted the cables with the resistors added to them.
Now I get rear light right faliure as soon as the low beams are turned on and it jus stays there. I didn't get any other errors when I was driving. There are no errors when the lights are off or the angel eyes are on.
Also, the angel eyes are very dim - possibly dimmer than pre-LCI halo angel eyes.
I'll try John's HID kit tomorrow and if I the error stays the same, I'll think about whether I can live with the permanent error. It's certainly better than coming on everytime I brake.
Now I get rear light right faliure as soon as the low beams are turned on and it jus stays there. I didn't get any other errors when I was driving. There are no errors when the lights are off or the angel eyes are on.
Also, the angel eyes are very dim - possibly dimmer than pre-LCI halo angel eyes.
I'll try John's HID kit tomorrow and if I the error stays the same, I'll think about whether I can live with the permanent error. It's certainly better than coming on everytime I brake.
So looks at the moment I can only have the original halogen bulbs in the LCI headlight and then I have "rear light right side" faliure permantely on and dim angel eyes.
11-30-2010, 01:58 PM
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That won't work, you are effectively putting the resistor in parallel with the AE bulb which will actually reduce the resistance rather than raise it, which is what is needed. I'm thinking the only way to get full brightness of the AE with no errors is to implement a relay on the AE circuit. This can be done relatively easily, it will require a larger value resistor where the AE bulb goes then connect a relayed circuit to the AE in the headlight. Hopefully I can get my hands on a set of lights soon so I can do some testing.
I have removed the resistors on mine as I didn't like the dimness of the AEs so I just put up with the error.
happy to test if you want me too, just need diagram and parts list.
12-07-2010, 02:57 AM
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B6S4 if you want me to try your idea with the relay I happy to test on my lights but you will need to explain what I will need and a wiring diagram, please and I will buy the items and test.
I have removed the resistors on mine as I didn't like the dimness of the AEs so I just put up with the error.
happy to test if you want me too, just need diagram and parts list.
I have removed the resistors on mine as I didn't like the dimness of the AEs so I just put up with the error.
happy to test if you want me too, just need diagram and parts list.
12-07-2010, 07:02 AM
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12-07-2010, 09:42 AM
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cheers man,
ive managed to code my bi-xenons to work as flash to pass now which is good, so i,m gonna put resistors in the inners (where the pre-LCI config is for flasher) and then i wont need to get the new LCM for now, as everything works, so quite a happy turn out..
got the pre lci to LCI, with the HID Xenons angels, and now activated the Bi-xenon flashers, with a 2003 LCM so it is possible with a bit of messing about.
12-07-2010, 03:15 PM
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Sorry guys, been extremely busy lately, after this week, things should calm down. I'll draw up a diagram this weekend with what I think should work.
, keeping my fingers crost.
12-10-2010, 03:24 PM
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Where do you plug the H8 bulb into inside the headlight? Is there an opening and/or placeholder in the LCI Halogen headlight like inside the LCI Xenon headlight?
As far as relay ... you can use a common standard simple automotive relay:
85 = (-) Neg./Ground
86 = Wire from stock AE
30 = (+) Pos. battery terminal in engine bay
87 = to AE bulb inside headlight.
Basically, it gives small current power to 86 and the 87 will get full/bigger power from 30 -> bright, cuz directly powering 87 from 86 is not enough power -> dim.
GL!
As far as relay ... you can use a common standard simple automotive relay:
85 = (-) Neg./Ground
86 = Wire from stock AE
30 = (+) Pos. battery terminal in engine bay
87 = to AE bulb inside headlight.
Basically, it gives small current power to 86 and the 87 will get full/bigger power from 30 -> bright, cuz directly powering 87 from 86 is not enough power -> dim.
GL!