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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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hey guys im new to the forums so sorry if this was already an issue. i just purchased hid lights from ddm tuning and i installed the bulbs and followed the directions step by step. my problem is that when i installed the lights my brake lights would only turn on when i step on my brakes. at night my rear lights are not on even when i turn on my headlights but they illuminate when i step on my brakes. i checked all my fuses and the slot for my tail lights was missing so when i put a fuse in the break lights worked just like normal but now the hid lights wont turn on!! please help me any suggestions will help me. thanks
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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somebody has to know something????
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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you will have to completely cut off your tail light harness and resolder it back on. that's what worked for me
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I'm guessing you're using the 55w kit?
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Default Re: help: just installed hid on my 08 si

Originally Posted by recovery69
you will have to completely cut off your tail light harness and resolder it back on. that's what worked for me
did this happen to you too?
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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I'm guessing you're using the 55w kit?
yea i have the 55w kit and ddm said i dont need the hid harness. Should i buy the harness?
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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I purchased HID's and installed them in my car and have not had any issues. Had them for going on 3 years now.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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yea i have the 55w kit and ddm said i dont need the hid harness. Should i buy the harness?
Probably. I've only dealt with the 35w plug and play kits that deals with a lot less in terms of installation.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Exactly what I did. I think mine are the 35w and it was a straight pnp.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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There is a guy around me that sells HID kits for like 90 bucks. They work great and hold up really well. If your local then I can hook you up but if not I would still order a new kit and sell your old one.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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thanks everyone for the help im sure ill figure something out. in the meantime i guess i cant drive at night
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg50Lt
There is a guy around me that sells HID kits for like 90 bucks. They work great and hold up really well. If your local then I can hook you up but if not I would still order a new kit and sell your old one.

90? i got my for 40 with lifetime..
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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op, you should post which hid kit you bought and its specs for us to help.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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i've put in 4 or 5 ddm setups...i ALWAYS use a relay harness, that way the power comes directly off the battery and not through the tiny oem headlight wires
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