Intermittent HID problem
Intermittent HID problem
07-12-2016, 02:09 AM
Is this likely to be a problem with the headlamp or elsewhere? I was just wondering whether a weak battery could cause this? All was fine before I went on holiday, but then the car was sitting around doing nothing for 3 weeks covered in snow.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Since getting back from hols, my RH headlamp has been working on and off. When I start the car it doesn't work, but then after 15-20 mins of driving it comes on and then stays on.
Is this likely to be a problem with the headlamp or elsewhere? I was just wondering whether a weak battery could cause this? All was fine before I went on holiday, but then the car was sitting around doing nothing for 3 weeks covered in snow.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
07-12-2016, 02:12 AM
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steviewevie
07-12-2016, 02:12 AM #2More likely the ballast. I would try swapping the ballast to the other side and seeing if the problem moves.
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07-12-2016, 02:15 AM
The cause of my issue was a failing ballast. I replaced the ballast and all working now.
[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
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alamkhan3980
07-12-2016, 02:15 AM #3I just had the same issue on my GF Golf. The HID eventually stopped working.
The cause of my issue was a failing ballast. I replaced the ballast and all working now.
[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
Engine: ITG ProFilter, Joe-Z Intake Pipe, Custom HKS Super Drager Exhaust, TRD Oil & Rad Cap & Grounding Kit
Suspension: BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Chassis Braces & WIM Geometry
Wheels: 18" OZ Ultraleggera & Falken ZE912 Tyres
Styling: Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Figs Bonnet Struts, Sports Grill, Repositioned Horns & SS Dials
ICE: JVC KW-AVX720 HU, Hifonics ZXI 6410 Amp, MB Quart RUA 216 2-Way Components, StealthBoXz with Infinity 12" Sub & Reverse Camera[/SIZE]
07-12-2016, 02:26 AM
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Sparkystav
07-12-2016, 02:26 AM #4is your HID relay driven or direct to the ballast?
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07-12-2016, 02:33 AM
@Stav: I'm not sure, how would I tell the difference? It's the new kit I bought from HIDs4U a few months ago....
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
If it's a failing ballast that was pretty quick! Although that is a better problem than an electrical fault somewhere..............yep good tip will try swapping them over.
@Stav: I'm not sure, how would I tell the difference? It's the new kit I bought from HIDs4U a few months ago....
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
07-12-2016, 02:56 AM
parthiban If it's a failing ballast that was pretty quick! Although that is a better problem than an electrical fault somewhere..............yep good tip will try swapping them over.
@Stav: I'm not sure, how would I tell the difference? It's the new kit I bought from HIDs4U a few months ago....
Did you have to wire to the battery or just plug it straight into the normal headlight plug?
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Sparkystav
07-12-2016, 02:56 AM #6parthiban If it's a failing ballast that was pretty quick! Although that is a better problem than an electrical fault somewhere..............yep good tip will try swapping them over.
@Stav: I'm not sure, how would I tell the difference? It's the new kit I bought from HIDs4U a few months ago....
Did you have to wire to the battery or just plug it straight into the normal headlight plug?
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
OutlawJapClub Admin Team
07-12-2016, 03:03 AM
Sparkystav Did you have to wire to the battery or just plug it straight into the normal headlight plug?
Oh, just plugged straight in
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Sparkystav Did you have to wire to the battery or just plug it straight into the normal headlight plug?
Oh, just plugged straight in
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
07-12-2016, 03:04 AM
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Sparkystav
07-12-2016, 03:04 AM #8not the same as the one i have then, i had a dodgy relay which caused the same problem, nevermind
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07-12-2016, 03:23 AM
Sparkystav not the same as the one i have then, i had a dodgy relay which caused the same problem, nevermind
No worries, I'll try swapping them over and then get in touch with HIDs4u to sort a replacement or something if the problem persists.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Sparkystav not the same as the one i have then, i had a dodgy relay which caused the same problem, nevermind
No worries, I'll try swapping them over and then get in touch with HIDs4u to sort a replacement or something if the problem persists.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
07-12-2016, 03:27 AM
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
07-12-2016, 03:27 AM #10The ballast shouldn't be failing, as you say, so if it is then it must be a fault right from the start (i.e. manufacturing fault/component problem). I'm guessing a bad solder joint or marginal component that has been killed by the extended cold weather.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
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