Cheap HID's

[Arnolfini]

I'm sure your right, but I wouldn't say the HID's in a normal headlight are 'largely useless' as they are a fantastic improvement over stock lights.

Rob - I think what UncleFester was meaning was that full beams seem/are rubbish when you've got HIDs as your dipped beams (UncleFester - please correct me if I'm wrong?)

I don't think he's doubting that HIDs are a big improvement over stock, but by the sound of things they can be improved further.

 

[UncleFester]

That's what i was getting at Arn - I've had HID in 'stock' headlights in a couple of cars now and they're a HUGE improvement. However HID in a projector seems to be a refinement of that original improvement. I'll try and get some night time pictures to illustrate.

 

[Arnolfini]

I'm actually really interested in the projector lenses mod, as when I took my HIDs to be aligned, the tester was quite critical of the beam pattern (although that said, I haven't had any other drivers flashing their lights at me since they were aligned).

Are you planning on putting together a guide?

 

[UncleFester]

I have a lounge full of bits and pieces - going to trawl ebay this week and see if i can pick up some spare projector internals so i can have a play.

 

[RobM]

I seeee, my misunderstanding then!

 

[erick_chumit]

Its right at the top of the page in the FAQ

im sorry at what part of the FAQ?
because i already clicked on the FAQ section and it only comes the forum rules and general stuff .....nothing about HIDs or guides

please help!!

 

[Arnolfini]

im sorry at what part of the FAQ?
because i already clicked on the FAQ section and it only comes the forum rules and general stuff .....nothing about HIDs or guides

please help!!

It's the sticky on the first page of the Leon section of the forum:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=104059&page=2

Post #30 is the beginning of RobM's excellent guide

 

[TDI PEP]

Ordered mine today through their ebay shop which was cheaper than their website total of £69.14
Put in communication box to send md01 kit in H7 with 6000k colour. Lets see what they send.

 

[RobM]

For comparison, the current price if ordering through the MyDepots.com website directly is £70.37 by my calculations

 

[TDI PEP]

yeah think I worked out about £71 on website. Looking at the pics on ebay shop should get the same kit I put MD01 on notes to make sure get this one.

 

[TDI PEP]

Fitted my kit this morning all went well and took about an hour.

I now have a problem though. The lights switched on fine no probs and the difference was amazing. Tidied all my tools ready to go to MOT station for alignment check.
When I started the engine after about 20 seconds the lights began to flicker then they went out.
I turned them on again with engine off and they were fine, once engine on the flicker started again. Any ideas why this is happening. I have a mkII leon tdi.
Also the led bulbs I received dont work. Have changed them round as per website +/- but still no light.

I have taken the HID's out to see if I can find out on here why they flicker, but I was looking to go out tonight and see for a change

 

[Cupra Ross]

Mk IIs have a canbus voltage pulse to the headlamps to stop you from fitting HIDs and to check for bulb failures, you need the additional relay harness to stop this from happening.

 

[TDI PEP]

Had a look on my depots website and couldnt see relays on there. Any where else I can buy this from and will this allow me to fit these to the mkII leon.

 

[Cupra Ross]

Do a search on google for "HID relay harness" and I'm sure you'll find something. I used to have a Vectra-C and it had the same problem when fitting HIDs. Canbus can be a real PITA.

 

[TDI PEP]

Would this harness stop the flickering.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-Ballast-Harness-Relay-9006-9005-High-Current-Wiring_W0QQitemZ140097374465QQcategoryZ36476QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Not sure what the 9005/9006 means though.....

 

[Cupra Ross]

In theory it should work as it's supposed to eliminate the voltage pulse that is causing the flickering. Only one way to find out for sure though.

 

[beezasport]

i have the flickering prob on a mkI leon nut just on one side tried 2 bulbs and it just flickers and goes out....is my ballast dead before i buy a new set.....

 

[Cupra Ross]

Sounds like a dead ballast.

 

[beezasport]

cheers bud ill change the ballasts over today just didnt really want to be playing down by the battery as its so tight!!! ah

 

[TDI PEP]

I have managed to locate the relay harness through my depots for my flickering HID's.
The reply said they weren't sure if this would solve the problem. What I needed to know was would this deffo solve the problem on the mkII Leon before I go ahead and order the relay.
Thanks Pep