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F'ing HID's
#21
I'm guessing it's my fuse that is the problem for both to suddenly go out. Like you said, usually it'll be one side go then the other.
I'm hoping it's just a fuse anyways.
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:

FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille

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#22
Well, fuses are good.
Looks like I have some wire tracing to do Sad
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:

FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille

124whp/129wtq
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#23
hey chad, if you need any replacement parts give me a shout, i can get you bulbs not a problem, or even a whole new kit for about 100$ high and low digital
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

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#24
Same as mine. One side, than the other or both. Turn off then on, everythings fine. 10 minutes later same thing. F the HID's, hi wattage halogens are the way to go. No problems since I switched them out.
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#25
(02-16-2011, 01:03 PM)GFXjamie Wrote: hey chad, if you need any replacement parts give me a shout, i can get you bulbs not a problem, or even a whole new kit for about 100$ high and low digital

OK, I'll keep you in mind.. I'm going Friday to a friend of mine who helped me install it cause he was a multimeter and we'll see where it's giving trouble.
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:

FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille

124whp/129wtq
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#26
(02-16-2011, 01:11 PM)Focus man. Focus. Wrote: Same as mine. One side, than the other or both. Turn off then on, everythings fine. 10 minutes later same thing. F the HID's, hi wattage halogens are the way to go. No problems since I switched them out.

high wattage halogens can/will melt your wiring harness. been there done that. they also blow a lot earlier then even stock bulbs. the only aftermarket bulbs worth buying are piaa and then you run almost HID price
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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#27
Been running them since the warm weather in the fall without any trouble. Let's hope it stays that way Jamie or I'm blaming you. LOL
Focus man, Focus........ Team Psychological Disaster
2008 Taurus X to be modded.
2002 ZX5 parted out. Forever known as the "SLOCUS".

2010 Dyno #'s 102.96HP/105.84TQ
2011 Dyno #'s 111.44HP/115.17TQ
Still The Weakest LinkBlush

Dial 1-800-AUTO-PARTS for your local speed shop.
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#28
kinda late here but my HIDs had the same problem and i did trace it back to a bad ground.


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#29
I thought the same thing at first. Checked, cleaned and even moved them. Same problems.
Focus man, Focus........ Team Psychological Disaster
2008 Taurus X to be modded.
2002 ZX5 parted out. Forever known as the "SLOCUS".

2010 Dyno #'s 102.96HP/105.84TQ
2011 Dyno #'s 111.44HP/115.17TQ
Still The Weakest LinkBlush

Dial 1-800-AUTO-PARTS for your local speed shop.
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#30
I had this same problem with my HID's Turned out to be the light switch arcing ,Got another one from the wreckers. sorted out ,still going after a year.
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#31
(02-18-2011, 04:09 PM)muttsnutts Wrote: I had this same problem with my HID's Turned out to be the light switch arcing ,Got another one from the wreckers. sorted out ,still going after a year.

I noticed some people wiring up the lights differ vastly. Many people were using the turn signals ground wire for the low beam, and vice a versa or combining 2 feeds into one ground or something, causing an overload. A quick check with my neighbor who is an electrician spotted this and corrected the schematics for me. I have not had any problems, but I've fixed 2 other peoples foci who had some lighting issues by following these schematics. Mind you everyone wires theirs differently so its good to figure out how they are wired up in the first place.
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#32
all new HID kits are 100% plug and play. if you need a DRL harness, once again there are ground wires that go to the FRAME and wiring direct from battery to give a constant 12v.

if you are running an older kit, i suggest upgrading to something new.
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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