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Gas Man · 09-30-2010, 12:19 AM

Dropped it off today at my chevy dealer for the same rust/noise proofing my hhr had done. Boy did I get some looks pulling in the garage in the new ford.

then I can maybe get to moddin the fiesta. Have hid's in the garage for it. Just need some time to do it. Especially before our trip to tenn in it.

RedRider2k2 · 09-30-2010, 12:42 AM

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then I can maybe get to moddin the fiesta. Have hid's in the garage for it. Just need some time to do it. Especially before our trip to tenn in it.

My Fusion has been begging for HIDs too but the damn DTR lights are on Low Beam. They can be shut off in the computer settings (For when they're sold in the US.). I need to look into that.

Gas Man · 09-30-2010, 07:56 AM

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My Fusion has been begging for HIDs too but the damn DTR lights are on Low Beam. They can be shut off in the computer settings (For when they're sold in the US.). I need to look into that.

Well my HHR had DRL and when I had them active my HID's were still on. No difference between DRL & not. But it's a 50 50 shot if that would work for you. On my HHR just to be safe I pulled the fuse on the DRL. Check your owners manual... it was just that simple for me.

RedRider2k2 · 09-30-2010, 09:41 AM

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Well my HHR had DRL and when I had them active my HID's were still on. No difference between DRL & not. But it's a 50 50 shot if that would work for you. On my HHR just to be safe I pulled the fuse on the DRL. Check your owners manual... it was just that simple for me.

Honestly, I have not put that much effort into checking it out yet but I'm almost positive there is no fuse or relay for them in mine. Everything I've heard says they are turned on and off with a setting in the computer. I'm pretty sure they still send 12v to the lights for DRL but it's switched on and off rapidly by the computer and can cause HIDs to flicker and ruin the ballasts.

Gas Man · 10-01-2010, 12:02 AM

Get a set of ddm HIDs and try it. Is it illegal for the dealership to disable that in canada?

RedRider2k2 · 10-01-2010, 11:40 AM

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Get a set of ddm HIDs and try it. Is it illegal for the dealership to disable that in canada?

Ya I doubt they would put their ass on the line like that. I'm just hoping we get an update for our Snap-On Solus at work soon. It only goes to 2009 right now. Hopefully it can do it. I may just get a set of DDMs anyway and try them. If they dont work, I'll put them in my fog lights or something.

Gas Man · 10-01-2010, 11:47 PM

Or even just call them and ask them how to proceed.

RedRider2k2 · 10-02-2010, 01:27 AM

I just read into it some more and I think a relay harness might do the trick. I could make my own but would rather pay the $12 and have one thrown in with my order. Anyone have any experience with these?

The harness gets it's signal power from the stock Headlight harness but I think it says the Relay harness has connectors to fit 9005/6 connectors. My low beams are H11s so I take it this is not going to work. Anyone know if they have harnesses with different connectors or do I have to use some sort of Adapter?

Gas Man · 10-02-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

I just read into it some more and I think a relay harness might do the trick. I could make my own but would rather pay the $12 and have one thrown in with my order. Anyone have any experience with these?

The harness gets it's signal power from the stock Headlight harness but I think it says the Relay harness has connectors to fit 9005/6 connectors. My low beams are H11s so I take it this is not going to work. Anyone know if they have harnesses with different connectors or do I have to use some sort of Adapter?

I have that harness on my fog lights. When you order your HID, + harness they will give you the proper harness connectors. But they really aren't much... Some of them are nice clips and others are just pins that you slide into your connection.

RedRider2k2 · 10-02-2010, 12:56 PM

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I have that harness on my fog lights. When you order your HID, + harness they will give you the proper harness connectors. But they really aren't much... Some of them are nice clips and others are just pins that you slide into your connection.

Good to know man, thanks.

What Wattage/Bulb temp are you using in the Fiesta? What about the Fog lights you mentioned? I would like to get a 55w set for my low beams and move them to my fog lights temporarily if they dont work. Just worried they might get too hot in the smaller fog light housings.

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RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	I just read into it some more and I think a relay harness might do the trick. I could make my own but would rather pay the $12 and have one thrown in with my order. Anyone have any experience with these? The harness gets it's signal power from the stock Headlight harness but I think it says the Relay harness has connectors to fit 9005/6 connectors. My low beams are H11s so I take it this is not going to work. Anyone know if they have harnesses with different connectors or do I have to use some sort of Adapter? __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

09-30-2010, 12:19 AM	#31
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Dropped it off today at my chevy dealer for the same rust/noise proofing my hhr had done. Boy did I get some looks pulling in the garage in the new ford. then I can maybe get to moddin the fiesta. Have hid's in the garage for it. Just need some time to do it. Especially before our trip to tenn in it.