Hanabi HID connector
08-26-2002, 05:54 PM
#1
Hanabi HID connector
Never did like the idea of tapping into the stock headlight harness to power the Hanabi HID coversion kit. Don't know why they didn't just make a connector to the stock harness. Anyways, got the idea from an Auto light FAQ that I got from xHypex (Thanks bro!) to make the Hanabi truly plug and play. If you ever need to replace the Hanabi's with halogen bulbs for inspections or whatever, this may be for you.
All you need to do is grab two used 9004's that you would never go back to anyways (after being spoiled by the HID's). You rip out the bulb and metal bracket holding it in... and what you are left with are 3 wires. The center one is the 12V lead and one of the sides is the ground (check with your OEM harness for confirmation). I then soldered the hanabi wires to the corresponding wires and used hot glue to seal the cavity in for strength. Takes all of 30 minutes tops!
All you need to do is grab two used 9004's that you would never go back to anyways (after being spoiled by the HID's). You rip out the bulb and metal bracket holding it in... and what you are left with are 3 wires. The center one is the 12V lead and one of the sides is the ground (check with your OEM harness for confirmation). I then soldered the hanabi wires to the corresponding wires and used hot glue to seal the cavity in for strength. Takes all of 30 minutes tops!
08-26-2002, 08:08 PM
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thats the best idea ive seen here in a long time!! now i REALLY cant wait to get my 6,000k's!!
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
08-27-2002, 03:54 AM
#5
Originally posted by ny96max
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
08-27-2002, 04:54 PM
#6
Very clean Mishmosh 
I'll probably do the same if I still get HIDs.
I still wish we could have high beams, and I also doubt that the projectors (if they ever materialize) will use 9004s.
Those two concerns may be enough for me to hold off on HIDs for a while longer.
-hype
I'll probably do the same if I still get HIDs.I still wish we could have high beams, and I also doubt that the projectors (if they ever materialize) will use 9004s.
Those two concerns may be enough for me to hold off on HIDs for a while longer.
-hype
08-27-2002, 05:16 PM
#7
Originally posted by ny96max
thats the best idea ive seen here in a long time!! now i REALLY cant wait to get my 6,000k's!!
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
thats the best idea ive seen here in a long time!! now i REALLY cant wait to get my 6,000k's!!
...so im assuming that extra lead off the 9004plug is for the high beams?? if thats the case, then i can tie that into a set of fogs behind my grill as brights. Ill use a relay for the fogs just to be safe
Ant
08-28-2002, 06:19 AM
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Re: Hanabi HID connector
Originally posted by Mishmosh
...I then soldered the hanabi wires to the corresponding wires and used hot glue to seal the cavity in for strength. Takes all of 30 minutes tops!
...I then soldered the hanabi wires to the corresponding wires and used hot glue to seal the cavity in for strength. Takes all of 30 minutes tops!
Something like this:
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/832tc.html
available here: http://www.elexp.com/che_832c.htm
08-28-2002, 06:40 AM
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Originally posted by NightRider
I've actually thought of this idea as well. The only problem I see with it is that when you turn on your high-beams, your HIDs cut-off. When you turn off the high-beams, the HIDs have to power-up all over again. If you flash them you run the risk of burning up your ballasts. The only way I can see getting around that is if you use that product that is made for GM cars that enables you to run both high-beam and low-beam at the same time. I was going to try that, I just haven't got around to it.
I've actually thought of this idea as well. The only problem I see with it is that when you turn on your high-beams, your HIDs cut-off. When you turn off the high-beams, the HIDs have to power-up all over again. If you flash them you run the risk of burning up your ballasts. The only way I can see getting around that is if you use that product that is made for GM cars that enables you to run both high-beam and low-beam at the same time. I was going to try that, I just haven't got around to it.
Ant
08-28-2002, 06:44 AM
#10
another idea
you can use the apc upgrade harness kit that cost 15 beans or you already baught it b4, just cut the harness part and adopt the red positive and a ground.
another way of doing it is go to autozone and buy a 9004 adopter and splice into that.
anyways, ur oem will still be clean and a true plug and play.
finish with wire loom
your done.
btw: freddy's kit is still going strong.
another way of doing it is go to autozone and buy a 9004 adopter and splice into that.
anyways, ur oem will still be clean and a true plug and play.
finish with wire loom
your done.
btw: freddy's kit is still going strong.
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