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    weird hid problem

    hey guys,
    so today my hid ballast went out on one of my hids. went back checked all the wiring to make sure it was the ballast. cool thing is (well kinda cool i suppose) now my high beams are always on when i turn on my lights, but almost in a "day time" mode. they're fairly dim and the signal comes on the dash letting me know there on. on top of that when i click for high beams they brighten up. its really cool but i dont know how it happend... the hid ballast should be here on saturday though hopefully! until then now driving at night!
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    #2
    maybe it caused a short? check your ground wires.. sounds weird though.
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      #3
      You blew your headlight fuse, now voltage is leaking into your highs via a the common ground.

      Anybody can do this, pull your Headlight fuse, turn on your headlights and then see that you will have created what the OP is observing on his car.
      1997 Honda Accord EX-V6:
      C27A4 - 2.7-liter 90º-V6 with SOHC, 24-valves, PGM-Fi
      MPZA - Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, 1 reverse
      ~170 cu. in. / ~170 ft. lbs. / ~170 whp

      Originally posted by James Matteu
      You have to consider the results of your test in an objective manner, or as the country folk like to say, "son, you gotta be smarter than what you're workin' with."

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        #4
        Originally posted by James Matteu View Post
        You blew your headlight fuse, now voltage is leaking into your highs via a the common ground.

        Anybody can do this, pull your Headlight fuse, turn on your headlights and then see that you will have created what the OP is observing on his car.
        so if i replace my headlight fuse, then could i possibly get the ballast working again? or is the ballast shot?

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          #5
          Yes, that is a possibility. The only thing that can be said for sure is that you need to replace the fuse; then go from there.

          Remember, the ballast not coming on is not proof the ballast has failed.
          1997 Honda Accord EX-V6:
          C27A4 - 2.7-liter 90º-V6 with SOHC, 24-valves, PGM-Fi
          MPZA - Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, 1 reverse
          ~170 cu. in. / ~170 ft. lbs. / ~170 whp

          Originally posted by James Matteu
          You have to consider the results of your test in an objective manner, or as the country folk like to say, "son, you gotta be smarter than what you're workin' with."

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            #6
            Originally posted by James Matteu View Post
            Yes, that is a possibility. The only thing that can be said for sure is that you need to replace the fuse; then go from there.

            Remember, the ballast not coming on is not proof the ballast has failed.
            awesome dude! i really appreciate your help, im about to go outside and check out the fuse.

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              #7
              okay so more problems.... the fuse ended up being blown. the right headlamp fuse. i replaced the fuse and instantly it blows again(stock is a 20). replace it with a 30 fuse and it doesnt blow. the hids still arent getting any power though on the right side so my only conclusion is that when the fuse blew it also blew the ballast. doesnt make too much sense to me because the fuse it meant to protect the other electronics but the ballast is not getting any power still. any help would be greatly appreciated
              huge mistake on my part, im putting back in the 20 now to see if it will blow. i dont know why it keeps blowing but i shouldnt have a higher amped fuse in there
              Last edited by agol; 12-15-2010, 04:06 PM.

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                #8
                So you've replaced the fuse 2 or 3 times and you are positive its the ballast? I would also go back and check all the wiring connections and wires themselves to make sure nothing is shorting out or grounding out.

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                  #9
                  You have a short somewhere that is blowing your fuses.

                  This is easier with a wiring diagram, but you have to isolate the different parts of the headlight circuit and find the part that has a connection with ground where there shouldn't be.
                  1997 Honda Accord EX-V6:
                  C27A4 - 2.7-liter 90º-V6 with SOHC, 24-valves, PGM-Fi
                  MPZA - Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, 1 reverse
                  ~170 cu. in. / ~170 ft. lbs. / ~170 whp

                  Originally posted by James Matteu
                  You have to consider the results of your test in an objective manner, or as the country folk like to say, "son, you gotta be smarter than what you're workin' with."

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