boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 So I got some new HIDs and went to fit them today. When i turned the lights on...Nothing... Both didn't come on. so i put the old ones back in (Hids) and they dont work either. There is 12v at the plug so the fuse must be ok. Am i missing something? Iv bought some standard 9006 bulbs that will be delivered tomorrow, my mot is on Monday so it needs fixing! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Try switching the wires around. Some of them need wiring backwards for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Try switching the wires around. Some of them need wiring backwards for some reason. Thank you!! That did it! :) Never thought to do that haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 You need a Ballast so if it isn't inbuilt or you haven't plugged it in they won't work. Also, as listy says they need to be wired in to the correct polarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 You need a Ballast so if it isn't inbuilt or you haven't plugged it in they won't work. Also, as listy says they need to be wired in to the correct polarity. yeh its got a ballast and the connector was just red with no polarity indication, plus i had to cut off the little clip tab to insert it the other way round. it works now the connector is the wrong way round haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Had the exact same problem with mine, I was fearing having to post them back to China but I connected them the wrong way round and bingo! Still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've found out why the old ones didn't always ignite.... Bit melted and rusty I'll tape the new ones up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Ahhh the reverse polarity scare The old ones were some £20 jobbies from Ebay so I'm not too surprised to see they have died. You've finally changed your photo now- have you got anymore loaded up as I'd like to have a nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Ahhh the reverse polarity scare The old ones were some £20 jobbies from Ebay so I'm not too surprised to see they have died. You've finally changed your photo now- have you got anymore loaded up as I'd like to have a nose. The ballasts are ok, iv put them in my spares draw! Unfortunately after a few hours of fannying about with the head lights and fog lights the battery is now flat ..enough for the ignition but it won't turn over.... I'll charge it in the morning! Lesson to be learned don't fanny about when you havn't driven it in a week![emoji14] In the process of moving house at the mo and iv had my appendics out last week so not much work has been done apart from fixing the fog lights and the leather gaters. How old is the battery Graham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The ballasts are ok, iv put them in my spares draw! Unfortunately after a few hours of fannying about with the head lights and fog lights the battery is now flat ..enough for the ignition but it won't turn over.... I'll charge it in the morning! Lesson to be learned don't fanny about when you havn't driven it in a week![emoji14] In the process of moving house at the mo and iv had my appendics out last week so not much work has been done apart from fixing the fog lights and the leather gaters. How old is the battery Graham? No idea on the battery. It's the same one as when I bought it in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 No idea on the battery. It's the same one as when I bought it in 2011. Oh ok, may be due a new one then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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