Supragaz Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi, Anybody know what is wrong with my headlight? My drivers side headlight flickers when I put them on. It sometimes flickers and goes on and will go out again. I can hear a spark/clicking sound when it flickers. Is it the bulb or HID box? It sounds and looks like a kitchen tube light when it happens. Thanks in advance Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 i had this for a breif second while installing mine. I undid the connectors to the bulb blew in the connection to clear any shite put it back together and its never done it once since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 i had this for a breif second while installing mine. I undid the connectors to the bulb blew in the connection to clear any shite put it back together and its never done it once since Do they just pull off? Mine seem a little stubborn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 depends what type they are really, mine are just in watertight push connections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Think mine are too so i will try to force the little buggers off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Gaz, Mine does this. My passenger side bulb anyway. I took mine to Rich (Trick TT) as my HIDs weren't working at all (ballast problem) and he sorted it. However, he examined the passenger HID bulb and it was cloudy with a yellow thin residue inside. He said it might be on its way out, but waiting for a bit when switching them on might clear it. It still flickers, but turns on after about 10 seconds. I'll be getting a new bulb mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Gaz, Mine does this. My passenger side bulb anyway. I took mine to Rich (Trick TT) as my HIDs weren't working at all (ballast problem) and he sorted it. However, he examined the passenger HID bulb and it was cloudy with a yellow thin residue inside. He said it might be on its way out, but waiting for a bit when switching them on might clear it. It still flickers, but turns on after about 10 seconds. I'll be getting a new bulb mate. Thanks mate, sounds like the problem I have. I took the bulb out and it did have a milky look in the centre What bulbs do I need? Do I need different ones because they are HID lights? Thanks Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yep, same as me mate. Go to Visionbulbs and take a look at their bulb replacements. We do need HID ones mate, not standard ones i'm afraid. they're quite expensive too and I think you have to buy them as a pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Ok will have to bite the bullet and get em. Any idea of the 'Bulb Type or code' It is for the Supra? Thanks for your help mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Any ideas what Bulb type i'd need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I had this problem. Try swapping bulbs before spending your cash to prove it's not the bulbs. Then if problem persists, check connector and cable. It's a very high voltage to energize the xenon gas in HID bulbs so cable and connector condition has to be very good. Check connectors are dry and clean. My problem was the contact of the terminals in the so-called waterproof AMP connector. Also both bulbs had a milky residue but worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I had this problem. Try swapping bulbs before spending your cash to prove it's not the bulbs. Then if problem persists, check connector and cable. It's a very high voltage to energize the xenon gas in HID bulbs so cable and connector condition has to be very good. Check connectors are dry and clean. My problem was the contact of the terminals in the so-called waterproof AMP connector. Also both bulbs had a milky residue but worked perfectly. Will do mate, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Funny this just came up. I just replaced my HID's for a new kit so have 2 HID bulbs 6000k, The bulbs are 9 months old and not used much at all. If you want them you can have the pair for £30 ? I think thats normally how much they cost each. Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I had a slight problem with my HID's. on several occasions in the pas couple of months the beam pattern did not look right. My OS dipped beam would drop out every now and I took all the plugs off and put them on again. It has been fine ever since. I think the circuits are more sensitive to a poor connection than conventional bulbs. I think I will add checking the HID connection to my monthly check list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Funny this just came up. I just replaced my HID's for a new kit so have 2 HID bulbs 6000k, The bulbs are 9 months old and not used much at all. If you want them you can have the pair for £30 ? I think thats normally how much they cost each. Let me know Thanks Mate, I will have a quick check of all connections, remove and refit and if its still the same problem I will have them off of ya for definate. Cheers gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Terminator has asked for the bulbs and to be honest I dont care who takes them to bhe honest so first comes first serve.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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