HID fog light help

[crash_2365]

Ok, so I ordered a couple sets of HID's from DDM and they finally came yesterday. I installed them in my car and the low beams work fine, but the fog lights are giving me fits. Now, the fogs were working just fine before the install so you'd think it would be easy, but no. I can't get them to fire no matter what I do. They do fire when I connect them to the battery posts, but not when they're wired in like they're supposed to be. Is the switch on the negative side? Because the positive to the bulb is always hot. Also, you seem to be able to turn the switch on for the fogs on whenever you want, lights on or off, key in or out, you press it, and the light comes on. I've tried just about everything i can think of but I still can't get them to work.

So, um, help?

On a happier note, 55w 10,000k's in the low beams are amazing.

[oab_au]

Originally Posted by crash_2365

Ok, so I ordered a couple sets of HID's from DDM and they finally came yesterday. I installed them in my car and the low beams work fine, but the fog lights are giving me fits. Now, the fogs were working just fine before the install so you'd think it would be easy, but no. I can't get them to fire no matter what I do. They do fire when I connect them to the battery posts, but not when they're wired in like they're supposed to be. Is the switch on the negative side? Because the positive to the bulb is always hot. Also, you seem to be able to turn the switch on for the fogs on whenever you want, lights on or off, key in or out, you press it, and the light comes on. I've tried just about everything i can think of but I still can't get them to work.

So, um, help?

On a happier note, 55w 10,000k's in the low beams are amazing.

I think they are the same as the DMM headlights, you have to reverse the power to the the unit. The switch is on the neg.

Harvey.

[crash_2365]

I tried that and it still won't work

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by crash_2365

On a happier note, 55w 10,000k's in the low beams are amazing.

here's your problem
Why on earth would you want headlights with that much hue to them?

[crash_2365]

Originally Posted by 1986nate

here's your problem
Why on earth would you want headlights with that much hue to them?

I'll try to remember my camera tomorrow, but because it's 55w, its no where near as bad as you'd think. It's probably comprable to a standard 7000k bulb. I was actually hoping for a bit more hue, but then again no one ever accused me of being too smart

[immortal_suby]

Originally Posted by crash_2365

Also, you seem to be able to turn the switch on for the fogs on whenever you want, lights on or off, key in or out, you press it, and the light comes on.

The fogs only come on with the low beams on

Make sure you get the metal piece that secures the bulb in place correctly.

[SoCal LS-L]

Originally Posted by crash_2365

Ok, so I ordered a couple sets of HID's from DDM and they finally came yesterday.

lol, at least you got yours. TWICE I tried to order from them, then TWICE after two plus weeks waiting I ended up cancelling, once because they hadnt been even sent yet, then this last time they were finally sent... to the wrong state! Then it took them over a week to refund my money from the day i cancelled.

Id love to see pics of those 10,000K, im still looking to get some HID's albeit from someone more reliable.

[kwren]

Originally Posted by immortal_suby

Make sure you get the metal piece that secures the bulb in place correctly.

What metal piece

Keith

[crash_2365]

You use a spade connector for the kit, so the metal piece won't make a difference.

Yeah, I waited about 3 weeks for mine, but for the price I'll deal with it.

And where is the fog light relay? I'm thinking this might be a culprit. If it's not I'm just going to re-wire the fog lights.