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idungknoe

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Posted: October 27, 2006 at 4:06 PM / IP Logged

Is There A Way To hook up two relays to an HID for each side. since it seems like one relay is not enough power for it?

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genehewett

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Posted: October 27, 2006 at 4:44 PM / IP Logged

First tell us what kind of problem your having. Also state what you have tried to correct the problem. If possible supply some wiring info and or brand and model of HID kit you got.

master5

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Posted: October 27, 2006 at 4:46 PM / IP Logged

A normal 12v automotive SPDT relay can handle 30 to 40 amps. Check the ratings on your hid's.

If you feel you need one for each side I can tell you how but will need a little more info on how you are wiring it up and the switch polarities.

idungknoe

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 2:38 PM / IP Logged

I got a Xenon Depot HID kit. and It Came With Relays. But When i turn it on for a little bit. it starts flickering. and the relay starts clicking. when i take one of the relays out and only one relay is hooked up so that only one healight is on, it works fine. what can be wrong?

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 3:13 PM / IP Logged

Where did you get the constant 12volts for the relays...?

Go directly to the battery, NOT the headlight harness

idungknoe

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 4:43 PM / IP Logged

i did go directly to the battery. it is a 2006 bmw so it has the positive battery thing showing and thats where i hooked it up. it will work for a couple minutes then start flickering because of the relay. tried putting replacing the 20 fuse for a 30 and still the same thing happens.

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 6:03 PM / IP Logged

Grounded where? AND, did you change the relay(s)?

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 6:17 PM / IP Logged

bad relay??? Trying switching it out for a bosch relay.

master5

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 10:08 PM / IP Logged

Have to agree with everyone. Either a bad relay or you are losing voltage somewhere.

The quickest check of course is to change the suspect relay. But if that doesn't help you would have a much easier time troubleshooting with a meter.

Take voltage readings while the relay is "flickering". If the 12v+ is good it's a ground problem. Use continuity or resistance on the meter and make sure a solid ground is at the relay terminals that need it.

Could be something as simple as a bad crimp on a terminal or poor ground contact....it's a very basic circuit so finding the problem should not take more than a minute.

idungknoe

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Posted: November 03, 2006 at 11:32 PM / IP Logged

"Grounded where? AND, did you change the relay(s)?"

It is grounded to the frame of the car. Tried Using Different relays, i used ones from cars, and it just clicks too.

Have to agree with everyone. Either a bad relay or you are losing voltage somewhere.

""The quickest check of course is to change the suspect relay. But if that doesn't help you would have a much easier time troubleshooting with a meter.

Could be something as simple as a bad crimp on a terminal or poor ground contact....it's a very basic circuit so finding the problem should not take more than a minute.""

The wierd thing is that it works perfectly fine, until like 15-20 minutes later. It doesnt flicker right away, It only does after awhile so i dont understand.

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