Alright i live in michigan and its cold usually. So my lights won't turn on rite away when i flip the switch. It takes a minute or up to 5 min. to turn on. anyone know what i can do to fix this problem cause i hate waiting for my light to turn on at night. In the summer i have no problem...help?


Modified by hawjboi at 2:32 AM 2/24/2004


Modified by hawjboi at 2:33 AM 2/24/2004

 

anyone

 

I have the exact same problem (94 coupe). It was cold (-20F) here also for a few weeks over the winter, but I've never had to wait that 5 minutes. I don't think I've even had to wait 30 seconds. Bump - I'm curious also.

 

bump

 

bump again

 

anyone have the same problem?

 

grounds? wires checked?

 

thats some killer hid warm up time
jk free bump for you

 

also check battery voltage before car is started with leads on and off

 

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I actually don't even want HIDs. I can see just fine with my SilverStars. It's all in proper alignment.

Yes, grounds are brand new. Wires are fine. It's only when it's super cold (below 15F).

 

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checked?

 

^^^No, but the alternator is freshly rebuilt and the battery is brand new. I have plenty of juice.

 

anyone...still having a problem with them...ground and everthing is fine...

 

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so yours stopped?

 

Mine stopped once the temperature got out of the negatives. I won't see this issue again until next winter. *knockin' on wood*

 

flick the high beams on and off and turn the driving lights on and off then it should work

 

I had this same problem. My headlights would not come on when I turned on the switch but if I wiggled the switch they would come on but sometimes would flicker dim while driving. After a few weeks the combo switch burnt up while I was driving home. I replaced it and all is good. this was on a 92 si. hope this helps.

 

Well how much does that combo switch thingy cost and what's the part number? I guess I may have to give that a try if it still acts up next winter. I don't think it will get cold enough for it to happen again.

 

ALl my headlights work...just that it hesitates to turn on when i need it the most...expecially in the winter time...it takes forever to turn on...dont know what the problem could be though...even if i turn on and off the high beam it still takes time for the lights to turn on...any suggestion...