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Old 13-05-2010, 12:10 PM
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Default Headlight wiring

I've just fitted a set of HIDs to my bugeye morettes, and whilst the light output is fantastic in comparison to the standard bulbs (really impressed), i've come up with a different problem.

When flashing people (ooh err) the power to the dipped beam is cut momentarily whilst the full beam is triggered. This isn't a problem with normal bulbs, but the HIDs have an ignite time of 1-2 seconds i think.

The result is that when driving at night, if i flash someone, the HIDs go out for a second. Not only does it look rather odd, it means that at 50-60mph, i could cover a good 30 metres in darkness Similar thing happens when locking full beam on for rural night driving

Does anyone know how to change this so the dipped beam maintains power whilst the full beam is activated? Is it a relay issue?

Cheers people
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