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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: IBD4vid on 18 June 2010, 02:29

Title: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 18 June 2010, 02:29

hi if i have posted this in the wrong section sorry :(

I have a mk5 golf gti rep and it has a xenon hid conversion on there the only problem is that sometimes it plays up. when u turn it on the drivers light will come on then u flick back to side light and try again after a few tries both lights will light up. ( at time to time u will turn it on and drivers comes on then go to sidelights and back to main and the passengers side lights up but drivers doesn't.)


if anyone can help fix this or know why this is happening please let me know

cheers in advance  :smiley:

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: AlanD on 18 June 2010, 10:56

Sounds like the switch isn't making properly rather than a problem with the HID themselves.

I wouldn't know where to start with regards to replacing it.

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: Adam on 18 June 2010, 11:00

You need an HID relay kit, it provides the HIDs with a 12V source from the battery rather than pulling it from the headlight switch. - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/High-intensity-Discharge-Lamp-HID-Relay-Harness-H4-/280519252098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4150401882

I had the same problem with mine bought this and worked no problem.

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: Colinv on 18 June 2010, 22:06

As said previously, a relay kit should
sort your problem out mate

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 18 June 2010, 22:58

Thanks for the quick reply :) is this easy to fit?

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: Colinv on 19 June 2010, 09:01

I've never fitted one mate but I'd imagine you would get instructions with it. I also think off hand the mk5 headlamps are H7 bulbs rather than H4 but I may be wrong

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: weston on 19 June 2010, 11:33

Quote from: Colinv on 19 June 2010, 09:01

I've never fitted one mate but I'd imagine you would get instructions with it. I also think off hand the mk5 headlamps are H7 bulbs rather than H4 but I may be wrong

Original headlight units are H7. Aftermarket ones can vary.

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 19 June 2010, 11:36

my hid lights r h7 i have found the kit now cheers guys :)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: Adam on 19 June 2010, 12:56

Very easy to fit with the instructions provided :)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 02 July 2010, 11:22

Hey all wonder if you could help i went and got this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320552355367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT   (H7 relay) but it never came with any instructions has anyone fitted one to there car that might be able to help?

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 02 July 2010, 12:27

This Is What Ive Done So Far i havnt connected the positive yet.
as far as i understand i have
ive plugged a few things in but if i've put them in the wrong place please say.

My Fuse Box
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5407/fusebox.jpg)

This Is What I've Connected into converter
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8283/xenonconverter.jpg)

The wire that goes out from converter is the ground?
(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/2442/isthisthegroundwire.jpg)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 02 July 2010, 12:28

The wire that goes out from converter is the ground?
(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/2442/isthisthegroundwire.jpg)

What do i do with old wire?
(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2514/oldplug.jpg)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 05 July 2010, 11:23

any1 :(

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: AlanD on 05 July 2010, 12:55

Would love to help but not got a scooby. Might be worth PMing Adam as he knew and suggested that you needed to buy this module . . .  (It was Adam wasnt it? lol)

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: Adam on 05 July 2010, 13:42

Was me Alan yeah.

You should have something like this-

(http://www.gjlenterprise.com/HID-Wiring-harness.jpg)

This is what should be connected to where:

1. Connect to left ballast input

2. Connect to right ballast input

3. Connect to the positive + side of your battery.

4. Connect to the negative - side of your battery or a any good solid ground

5. Connect to your car's stock headlight power cable, either

6. Just a relay. Tuck this out of the way, put some electrical tape on it to protect it from the weather. Mine got too wet and failed.

How it works:
The headlight power connector (5) powers the relay (6) which provides power directly from the battery (3 & 4) through a fuse (7) to the hid ballasts (1 & 2).

Title: Re: Xenon H.I.D Lights
Post by: IBD4vid on 05 July 2010, 17:01

all sorted and working cheers :)