How to install HID's through the wheel well. (DIY w/pics)

[ClubFed11]

i used this guide to install my hids, worked great, simple, clean, easy. thanks a lot!

[xkursion]

Hey all,

Just installed my 6k HIDs yesterday. They look great! The plug off the ballast that I got didn't plug fully into the factory harness like it should have so I had to use the socket to prong adapter things they gave me in the kit (sorry for the vague description). These are just put into the factory connectors and then secured in place using zip ties and electrical tape and some shrink tube. They seem pretty sturdy, so I'm fine with that part.

THE Question:I'm not running a relay harness and have no problems with my auto-headlight function. My worry is doing something to my factory wiring harness. From what I've read, HIDs don't generally draw as much power as comparable "superbright" halogens, but has anyone had any bad experiences with this? Or am I in the clear? I don't want to end up with a molten pile of goo that used to be my headlight wiring harness.

Thx

[mcsniper703]

From what I heard if there no relay harness it would actually damage the stocking wiring system but it a temporary fix. It best to run the hid harness relay wire to be safe.

[CroatianMKM]

great write up bro!

it made it so easy to install the HIDs

[Revans]

Nice idea, I thought I was gonna have to take front bumper off. This was wayyyyy easier thx for the post

[lecros101]

Has anyone had any trouble getting the wheel well back into place? putting all of the clips and screws back in properly..

[lecros101]

Haha thats what I tried to tell my dad. He is bit@@ing me out saying its a pain. and nothing will go back correctly

[gameguru1360]

is it worth it to get HIDs for high beams or is the output for low beams and/or with HID fog lights good enough??

Does anyone use HID simulators for high beam bulbs??

[jimboteque]

Gameguru, honestly I wouldn't worry about it. HID lows put out plently of light and you can still pop on your factory highs when you need to. Only advantage to HID highs is that without them the colors won't match. This really only matters when you are showing off your car. So if you ARE impressing the ladies with it, don't turn on your high beams.

[marcopolo24]

Hey i switched my halogen bulbs without removing the wheel, it true not much space but just enough, I did it in under 1hr prob about 30-40 min, any one want me to make a vid because I might be changing the bulbs again, I know it's a late reply and there probably are vids already

[MRROLO150]

Nice write up man... you have no idea how many people get hustled $40 - $50 for some one to do this for them .. lol if you could make a video it would be the ultimate DIY .. but have a 2nd person holding the camera.. I hate those DIY where it's 1 person (talking, working + filming badly).. Once again nice write up.. props

[edgar691]

Please any advice!!? Everything went well. I got some Xentec slim HID kit everything works except that they kind of flicker. I tried a relay harness but didnt make a difference. Any suggestion?

[mattyfo0z]

^ Sounds like a problem with the kit. I'd contact the company you got them from.

Just installed my 8000K HID kit I got from DDM tuning the other day, worked great. Oh yeah, after I installed one I turned them on but it wouldn't turn on but then, I remember people talking about reverse polarity on here so I came back to the computer to check that out.

Sure enough, when I reversed the plug on the ballast, it came right on. Same for the passenger side. Anyways, I'm really happy with the kit. Just the amount of blue with white I wanted.

+1 DDMTUNING!

[nickrolando]

Is this for a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5s?

It has H11 Bulbs?

[kruuth]

Got mine last night from DDM and installed. Here's pics of the r. wheel well install for the howto:




IDK what the DDM kit was before, but the one that I got would allow you to plug in either way so you don't have to cut any wires. Plugged it in wrong once, then went back and plugged it in "correctly" and it worked fine. BTW, what's that plastic ring for?

[mattyfo0z]

Pretty sure you take that off when installing. Wasn't it surrounding the bulb? I can't remember how mine was.

[bigplayer2382]

Yeahhhh I'm excited. I had 100% no intention of buying new headlights, and my next project was going to be to lower my car. But not being able to sleep, i was just reading the first 5 pages of this thread out of boredom and I went and ordered myself some 5K HID's off Amazon! I'm pretty convinced that HID prices have dropped significantly in the past 4 years (this thread started in 08). I bought mine for $60 AFTER shipping from a credible source; Amazon. Also it has like 70+ reviews at 5 stars, which means its been bought several hundred times without any bad cases (its bad cases where people come to rant about their problems). I'll be sure to use the guide to do it all myself. I REALLY need to stop buying things when I'm tired....

[bigplayer2382]

Well just a tip, the 'Clear View' version does NOT fit into our headlight housing. I spent i-s***-you-not, over 2 and a half hours trying to get the bulb in. I refuse to start cutting it up with some blade, so I'm returning it and I guess going to get another brand.... Any suggestions? I couldn't find X-light online when I tried the first time.

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[SlowCoupe08]

What do the ballasts connect to other than the bulbs?

[AlexN09]

They connect to the 12V Power coming from your car.

The old bulbs have power wires connected to them and the new HID's need ballasts to fire up, so the ballasts are wired first, then the bulbs.

[novasteve]

I know this is an old post, but does anybody know if this write up will work on a 2009 SE Coupe?

Just need to replace my factory HID bulb and all of this looks good.

Thanks!

[AlexN09]

Well I used this guide on my 2011 and it worked great, 2008 and 2009 are the same despite the front end cosmetic changes.

[novasteve]

Well I used this guide on my 2011 and it worked great, 2008 and 2009 are the same despite the front end cosmetic changes.

Thanks a TON!! Gonna do it myself .......save $70