55w HID Xenon Conversion Kit - H11

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  1. Noodleho

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    I am waiting on my 55w HID Xenon Conversion Kit - H11 to arrive. It is pretty much plug n play, but does anyone know how to connect the relay (come with the kit)? Hybrid is new to me...
     
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    Instruction should be posted on their website...
     
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    No relay should be required. Your normal bulb is 55 watts so why a relay?
     
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    The operating power is 55w, but the ballasts can draw more than that upon startup/igniting the HID bulbs.

    SCH-I535
     
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    will the HID lights flicker if no relay is install...
     
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    If you experience any problems, it's usually a failure to ignite. Flickering is caused by a bad ground connection or a failing bulb.

    If you want to use the relay, attach the wire that goes normally to the battery to one of the open terminals in the rear of your engine fuse box. Here, it is the terminals with the red wires. Use a standard 1/4 inch push on type terminal:

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    SCH-I535
     
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    Thanks, that is what I need pic and instruction.
     
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    I just finished installing my 55w morimoto kit. For time being I just have zip tied the relay behind the driver side headlight.

    Where did you put your relay ?, I would appreciate a picture of relay mounted.
     
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    I should get my HID in a few days, then I will decide where to mount the relay...
     
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    Been using 55w HID for 140,000 kms with no relay and no problems.
     
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    +1 for relay not being necessary. I have a 55w kit as well. No flickering, no fuss, no aftermarket relay. Plug and play.


    +1
     
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    Thx for your feedbacks. I am trying to install it in couple of days, let you know...
     
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    let's say it like this: a relay for sure doesn't do ne harm, but gives quite a lot of peace of mind /

    BION
     
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    You are definitely right!
     
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    Relay provides an extra layer of non OEM wiring where things can go wrong.
     
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