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HID headlamp upgrade EVOX-R

Started by ShoBoat, March 05, 2014, 09:05:13 PM

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BigPelo

If it's a ballast (hope not) I have a pair of Morimoto 5five on hand. My retrofitter didn't want to use them because it would be too bright he says.
Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

ShoBoat

If it's a harness setup, chances are it's a loose wire. When mine went it blew the fuse and both were out. I had to pull both ballasts to find the issue. Unless both headlights have their own fuse. Or it could be a bad igniter. Seen that happen too. Good luck with the trouble shooting!
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOdded

Per the 2013 US OM, 20A fuses 57 and 78 underhood are for the OEM HIDs.  Don't know if that is different on Canadian spec SHOs or not.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BigPelo

Morimoto kits have one fuse per bulb directly on the relayer harness. I would prefer a loose wire anyway.
Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

ShoBoat

Quote from: BigPelo on July 05, 2014, 07:07:15 AM
Morimoto kits have one fuse per bulb directly on the relayer harness. I would prefer a loose wire anyway.

Weird, I have the Morimoto kit and relay harness and I have only one fuse for the ballast power.
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

BigPelo

Well, the connector between the ballast and bulb wasn't clipped to the bulb. So I tried to connect it back but it wouldn't. I believe the pins on the bulb are broken.

Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

ShoBoat

Yup, it looks like the pins are missing. That sucks, I guess you need to grab another set of bulbs.


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

BigPelo

Tried another bulb 2 weeks ago and it didn't light. Tonight I take off the front bumper again and both headlights. Swap ballasts and boom! Problem found. I had a spare 5five so now it works and works well! Pics after height adjustment.
Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

SHOdded

Let there be light, he said!  Eagerly awaiting pics :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Gjkrisa

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Quote from: ShoBoat on March 05, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: BigPelo on July 07, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Well, the connector between the ballast and bulb wasn't clipped to the bulb. So I tried to connect it back but it wouldn't. I believe the pins on the bulb are broken.


That braket holding the hid on is that special or oem?
This winter i plan to upgrade the projectors w/ factory hid ballast i really like to change the ballast if anyone knows if i need or don't need canbus connection? Be nice to use the ds2 for extra room to change the bulbs.

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diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder

BigPelo

Quote from: Gjkrisa on September 03, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: ShoBoat on March 05, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: BigPelo on July 07, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Well, the connector between the ballast and bulb wasn't clipped to the bulb. So I tried to connect it back but it wouldn't. I believe the pins on the bulb are broken.


That braket holding the hid on is that special or oem?
This winter i plan to upgrade the projectors w/ factory hid ballast i really like to change the ballast if anyone knows if i need or don't need canbus connection? Be nice to use the ds2 for extra room to change the bulbs.

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I have a canadian car so originally halogen projectors. Ballasts, bulbs and projectors are all aftermarket.

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Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

SHOdded

Good to see you posting again, BigPelo!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Gjkrisa

Quote from: BigPelo on September 05, 2017, 08:27:59 AM
Quote from: Gjkrisa on September 03, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: ShoBoat on March 05, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: BigPelo on July 07, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Well, the connector between the ballast and bulb wasn't clipped to the bulb. So I tried to connect it back but it wouldn't. I believe the pins on the bulb are broken.


That braket holding the hid on is that special or oem?
This winter i plan to upgrade the projectors w/ factory hid ballast i really like to change the ballast if anyone knows if i need or don't need canbus connection? Be nice to use the ds2 for extra room to change the bulbs.

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I have a canadian car so originally halogen projectors. Ballasts, bulbs and projectors are all aftermarket.

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Sorry i said hid i meant to say projector.
is the plastic holding the projector aftermarket or is that oem

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2016 Taurus SHO pp Shadow Black
diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder

BigPelo

Quote from: Gjkrisa on September 05, 2017, 09:45:38 AM
Quote from: BigPelo on September 05, 2017, 08:27:59 AM
Quote from: Gjkrisa on September 03, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: ShoBoat on March 05, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: BigPelo on July 07, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Well, the connector between the ballast and bulb wasn't clipped to the bulb. So I tried to connect it back but it wouldn't. I believe the pins on the bulb are broken.


That braket holding the hid on is that special or oem?
This winter i plan to upgrade the projectors w/ factory hid ballast i really like to change the ballast if anyone knows if i need or don't need canbus connection? Be nice to use the ds2 for extra room to change the bulbs.

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I have a canadian car so originally halogen projectors. Ballasts, bulbs and projectors are all aftermarket.

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Sorry i said hid i meant to say projector.
is the plastic holding the projector aftermarket or is that oem

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That is OEM, canadian headlight tough

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Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd

BigPelo

Quote from: SHOdded on September 05, 2017, 09:14:11 AM
Good to see you posting again, BigPelo!
Always lurking around

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Week-end family transporter: 2013 SHO tuxedo black, performance package, unleashed custom 94 octane tune, K&N Typhoon intake, 170F thermostat, 3 bar MAP sensor, SP534 spark plugs, 5000K HID Morimoto mini D2S projectors retrofit, tinted windows, Full LED lighting in and out, Eibach springs
Daily beater: 2002 WRX wagon swap JDM STi v7 20G'd