Mysticality's Light Thread!!

**Mysticality** · 15-03-2012, 03:21 PM

To tell the truth, I don't know why they have both AC and DC ballasts, as all vehicles (to my knowledge - it makes sense) run on DC.
Do they actually turn on?

Apologies - I haven't been home since the 13th to take the pics and upload them. Just got back.

I ended up crimping some plugs on the actual globe wire and affixing/waterproofing with electrical tape.

**Cranks** · 18-03-2012, 02:37 PM

Nope... don't turn on!

I tried another pair of globes and used crimp connectors but they still didn't turn on!

Looks like I'll have to shop around for a new kit.....

Originally Posted by Mysticality

To tell the truth, I don't know why they have both AC and DC ballasts, as all vehicles (to my knowledge - it makes sense) run on DC.
Do they actually turn on?

Apologies - I haven't been home since the 13th to take the pics and upload them. Just got back.

I ended up crimping some plugs on the actual globe wire and affixing/waterproofing with electrical tape.

**zei20t** · 18-03-2012, 04:55 PM

install was easy! just put in some H7 HIDs.

i used the factory globe holder to hold the burner in the socket. ended up pushing the plugs through the square hole in the bracket. bent it slightly to accomodate for the slightly thicker mount in the burner. almost looks factory, except for the wires and the ballast on the side of the headlight unit lol

**Mysticality** · 18-03-2012, 09:12 PM

Sorry, Cranks.
I don't know what it could be.
I'm assuming Halogen bulbs still work?

**Cranks** · 19-03-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mysticality

Sorry, Cranks.
I don't know what it could be.
I'm assuming Halogen bulbs still work?

Yep they still work.....I didn't have any trouble using this kit on my 2005 Subaru Liberty GT!

I have started shopping around for a new DC kit and will post back again once I have it and tried the install.

**Cranks** · 12-04-2012, 04:05 PM

Well lads I have tried this again with a new HID Kit - see pics.

Still no luck! I have an VCDS cable and checked the Xenon headlights installed option but alas I still got the bulb warning light on the dash and consequently no headlights.

Anyone have any clues what could be the issue? Or is it my beastie is just plain stubborn!!

**zei20t** · 12-04-2012, 10:55 PM

i used my old non-canbus version on my RS and they worked fine.

however before that i programmed to have the CH/LH lights to be the fogs, and all the turning convenience lights for the fogs too. what did you change in VCDS?

**Cranks** · 13-04-2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by zei20t

i used my old non-canbus version on my RS and they worked fine.

however before that i programmed to have the CH/LH lights to be the fogs, and all the turning convenience lights for the fogs too. what did you change in VCDS?

I can try that....care to share the exact coding for your changes??

All I changed was putting a tick box in the 'Xenon Headlights installed (with shutter)' option.