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timvan

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Posted: March 19, 2007 at 7:12 AM / IP Logged

Hello..

I just installed a "plug and play" HID kit on my 2004 Avalanche..When the lights are on the radio looses most of its reception, local stations only come in.

I have tried to move the ballast, ground the ballast to chassi, I even used another set of ballast... all to no avail.

I am unsure if it is coming through the wiring or is a RF problem..

I am at a loss on how to resolve this...any and all help greatly appriciated!!

Thanks,

Tim

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Posted: March 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM / IP Logged

Have you tried using another set of HID's from another manufacturer ?

Jeff

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timvan

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Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:04 AM / IP Logged

no, the company that I purchased these from is sending out another set of ballst (different manufacture) to try. I have read about this on several different GM vehicles..Im not hte first with this issue.

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Posted: March 23, 2007 at 12:43 PM / IP Logged

I have the same problem with my 06 civic. Vision HID's. As the ballasts warm up it gets a bit quieter....but still the noise is there. ???

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timvan

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Posted: March 23, 2007 at 12:46 PM / IP Logged

I wrapped the leads to the lamps with braided copper insulation from a local electronics store...it has helped a lot

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minitruckin_jay

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Posted: April 12, 2007 at 4:01 PM / IP Logged

i have a new subaru wrx and had the same problem, i tryed wrappin the balas in electrical tape and it worked some how

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