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Burnt out lamp indicator

Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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I installed HID lights into my xfire, everything works perfectly.

However, with HIDs installed, the 'burnt out light' warning indicator comes on in the dashboard, whenever I turn on the lights. I absolutely have no burnt out lights or bulbs on my car --- I think that HIDs may pose a different resistance draw on the 'burnt out light' sensor/circuit and 'fools' it into coming on.

Has anyone else had this problem?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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I have HID's and no such problem. Check all of your connections.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by aschrager
I have HID's and no such problem.
same here...no problems with my hid's.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks for getting back to me...
Very interesting. I have checked all of my HID connections. If I put the factory headlight bulbs back in, No problems. Unplug, and plug in HID harness, and the 'burnt out bulb' indicator comes on. (This whole problem only exists when I have the headlight switched on, ie: at night. When lights are off, obviously no problems). I have tried 2 replacement harness/ballasts with the same results, so I know it's not the HID kits themselves. Maybe my car's circuit is just more sensitive to the resistance change... btw, I used the XenonDepot HID kit. I know of one other person who has the same problem as me with their Xfire.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Put a multi-meter across both and compare the resistances. If there is a significant difference, splice in a resistor of that value inline with the HIDs.
 
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