Intermittent HID problem
Intermittent HID problem
09-12-2016, 02:28 AM
I'm going to get in touch with them for a replacement before it dies completely too.
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]
Haven't had a chance to swap them over yet - it now works right from startup but while the engine's turning over the headlamp flickers so it is definitely pointing to a ballast problem.
I'm going to get in touch with them for a replacement before it dies completely too.
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]
09-12-2016, 02:38 AM
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
Didn't you buy a new hid system recently? Are these new ones that are failing? Not good.
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
09-12-2016, 02:45 AM
kam05 Didn't you buy a new hid system recently? Are these new ones that are failing? Not good.
Yep these are the new ones, only been on the car a short while........and yes it's not good but hope it's a one-off problem........
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]
kam05 Didn't you buy a new hid system recently? Are these new ones that are failing? Not good.
Yep these are the new ones, only been on the car a short while........and yes it's not good but hope it's a one-off problem........
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]
09-12-2016, 02:50 AM
parthiban Haven't had a chance to swap them over yet - it now works right from startup but while the engine's turning over the headlamp flickers so it is definitely pointing to a ballast problem.
I'm going to get in touch with them for a replacement before it dies completely too.
One of the ones in my IS has started doing that.....looks like im gonna need two new ballasts!
parthiban Haven't had a chance to swap them over yet - it now works right from startup but while the engine's turning over the headlamp flickers so it is definitely pointing to a ballast problem.
I'm going to get in touch with them for a replacement before it dies completely too.
One of the ones in my IS has started doing that.....looks like im gonna need two new ballasts!
09-12-2016, 02:58 AM
had exact same prob on the golf...but thats cause i mounted the ballast under the front bumper...after carwashes and rain it would work intermittently (the bulb that was connected to the ballast which was under the bumper)...i removed the bumper and dis-assembled the ballast...and saw moisture on the electronics board....got a hair dryer and being very careful (not to melt it) i dried the water out, and it was working fine...after i reassembled it i sealed the edges of the ballast with clear silicone....never had problems since... (hope this helps)
09-12-2016, 03:06 AM
But I think Steve might be right with this one, seeing as it's failing so quickly there must have been a problem with this right from the start. The silicone thing is a good idea though if these things are not fully waterproof.
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]
I actually thought moisture might have been the cause of my last kit failing, which is why with this kit I've mounted both ballasts in the air, so they'll never sit in or near any standing water.........
But I think Steve might be right with this one, seeing as it's failing so quickly there must have been a problem with this right from the start. The silicone thing is a good idea though if these things are not fully waterproof.
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]
09-12-2016, 03:20 AM
parthiban I actually thought moisture might have been the cause of my last kit failing, which is why with this kit I've mounted both ballasts in the air, so they'll never sit in or near any standing water.........
But I think Steve might be right with this one, seeing as it's failing so quickly there must have been a problem with this right from the start. The silicone thing is a good idea though if these things are not fully waterproof.
Where have you mouted the passenger side , ive got the driverside one floating and passenger side tucked behind the fuse box?
parthiban I actually thought moisture might have been the cause of my last kit failing, which is why with this kit I've mounted both ballasts in the air, so they'll never sit in or near any standing water.........
But I think Steve might be right with this one, seeing as it's failing so quickly there must have been a problem with this right from the start. The silicone thing is a good idea though if these things are not fully waterproof.
Where have you mouted the passenger side , ive got the driverside one floating and passenger side tucked behind the fuse box?
09-12-2016, 03:23 AM
also remember, if the car has been left not touched for long in the snow it is likely that the ballast would have got cold and seein as its made from smooth shiny metal (think bathroom mirror) the heat from the engine could have caused condensation on the inside when the temp moved from low to high...jus a suggestion lol
09-12-2016, 03:32 AM
SHAHZ Where have you mouted the passenger side , ive got the driverside one floating and passenger side tucked behind the fuse box?It's floating behind the fusebox too, probably how yours is
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iLLzLex also remember, if the car has been left not touched for long in the snow it is likely that the ballast would have got cold and seein as its made from smooth shiny metal (think bathroom mirror) the heat from the engine could have caused condensation on the inside when the temp moved from low to high...jus a suggestion lolYep I thought that was the cause too, I was away for 3 weeks and the car was covered in snow the whole time - it's possible there is moisture inside it.
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]
SHAHZ Where have you mouted the passenger side , ive got the driverside one floating and passenger side tucked behind the fuse box?It's floating behind the fusebox too, probably how yours is
iLLzLex also remember, if the car has been left not touched for long in the snow it is likely that the ballast would have got cold and seein as its made from smooth shiny metal (think bathroom mirror) the heat from the engine could have caused condensation on the inside when the temp moved from low to high...jus a suggestion lolYep I thought that was the cause too, I was away for 3 weeks and the car was covered in snow the whole time - it's possible there is moisture inside it.
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]
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