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Old 01-30-2004, 09:07 PM
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Got some stupid questions

Alright, I usually set my headlights to auto, but someone told me since i have hid's that having it on the auto setting can ruin them. He said since i didnt have those from the factory that the auto doesnt put out a complete 12v at startup causing the ballast to get only 8v and could fry it. (I have a 2k, with Helios HIDs). So this question is obivious; Can i leave the Auto setting on even though i have aftermarket H.I.D.'s?

Another question i have is, Does anyone know where i could find a link to instructions on how to change the fog light bulb. I looked in the howto but the link is dead, and i cant search. Thanks



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Old 01-30-2004, 09:13 PM
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Not sure on the HID's, mine came standard....but here's a link to the bulbs

http://www.max-world.org/writeups/5t...oginstall.html
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:36 PM
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I agree... With my HID's I don't let the car turn on when they are on the "on" position. This is def bad for the ballast and the capsul. Also keep in mind that if you turn the car on and the lights are off... it's not good to click it past the auto feature because that gives quick power to the ballast and then shuts it off right away. Not good.

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Old 01-31-2004, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 00SEinMA
I agree... With my HID's I don't let the car turn on when they are on the "on" position. This is def bad for the ballast and the capsul. Also keep in mind that if you turn the car on and the lights are off... it's not good to click it past the auto feature because that gives quick power to the ballast and then shuts it off right away. Not good.

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Thats because the design of the stalk sucks. It should always be parking lights THEN headlights, I do not use the auto feature, but then again I turn off the radio and hvac before shutting also.
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