OK so I got the HID kit fitted but the second one i fitted doesn't work properly. When you switch on the engine, the right one fires up no problem. However, the left one starts to fire up then starts flashing.

However, if i switch the lights on and let them warm up before switching the engine on, it appears to work just fine!

I have tried swapping them and then it does it to the other bulb.

Anything I can try or it one of them just faulty?

Andy

Could be a faulty Ballast!

Swap them about and see if the fault persists albeit on the other side

I have tried swapping them and then it does it to the other bulb.

I am just hoping that the support from www.hids-direct.co.uk is OK!

Most kits have 3 parts per side :-

Bulb

ballast (largest)

canbus corrector

Have you got all 3 bits as it sounds like the canbus corrector is faulty

Both sides have only 2 visible parts. The bulb with cables connected then the ballast with cables. I am pretty sure it is just the ballast because if I change sides with it, it makes the other bulb flash.

I have mailed them but will call them tomorrow to get a replacement arranged.

Both sides have only 2 visible parts. The bulb with cables connected then the ballast with cables. I am pretty sure it is just the ballast because if I change sides with it, it makes the other bulb flash.

I have mailed them but will call them tomorrow to get a replacement arranged.

Andy check with them if you need a canbus corrector (normally seperate)

I think you do

This on their website

hid obc fix

OK ill check with them about the corrector but I get the feeling its an all in one kit but I get no OBC errors so no need to have the capacitor but thanks for checking

Andy

Andy,

You don't need any canbus connector. I have the same kit as you. The problem is they are not designed for flashing. If you have the lights on then start the car the power is briefly cut and causes a bulb to flash ( it does the same on mine ).

You have two choices activate coming home/ leaving home lights and then lights will have warmed up enough when you start engine.

Other option is only turn them on when you have started the car.

HIDS-direct custo care is very good ( at least in my experience ) I had a fault ballast that wouldn't work in the first kit they sent me. They sent me a second no problem and didn't wait for me to return the originals. I had the replacements a day after I rang them.

Any probs PM me

Carl

Thanks Carl

The flashing starts on one light no matter what - it was like a strobe while I was driving down the road to the point I turned them off and put fogs and sidelights on. A few have assured me it is just a faulty ballast.

The other light was rock steady and looked great when driving - but didnt really get that much chance to see what they were like - I am sure i will next week

Andy

It`s definitely the ballast. I`ve had similar problem on my passat.

Well, happy to say that the next day the ballast turned up and been running steady as a rock - great lights