Guys with HID's I need help!

03_TrueBlue_GT · Jul 21, 2010

Ok I just recently installed some 35w 6000k Hi/Low HID's in my 2003 GT from DDM Tuning with their Apexacone Raptor kit and I love them! The only problem is that on another automotive forum that I go to this guy with a Mustang our bodystyle is saying that I will need to get the error code eliminator from them because if I dont my bulbs or ballast wont last very long. Reason he said his friend with a 2001 GT had the same kit and it happened to him, he didnt really seem to know what he was talking about because I asked him if it was the ballast, the wiring or the bulbs that go out and he didnt really give me any help. So far it has got me worried and I dont want my lights to go out after a month or so bc of this. My question is will a 1999-2004 Mustang need the error code kit and how long have y'alls kits lasted so far for you?

Thanks in advance to help aid me in this confusion!

Stumbaugh · Jul 21, 2010

I am also running the DDM tuning kit. I didnt buy anything but the kit. No error code eliminator. I have been running mine for about 3 or 4 weeks. No problems so far.

SableSal · Jul 21, 2010

DDM tuning has a lifetime warranty on those raptor kits anyhow... Why are you worried? Also, I've been running my DDM HIDs for about 6 months now and no issues.

03_TrueBlue_GT · Jul 22, 2010

Thanks for the input guys!
I just wanted to make sure that I bought all that I needed.

SaleenGT2001 · Jul 22, 2010

that guy has no clue. you dont need anything

KBExperience · Jul 22, 2010

Out cars don't have a bulb out warning system..

You're fine

georgio440 · Jul 22, 2010

KBExperience said:
Out cars don't have a bulb out warning system..

You're fine

This. I ran DDM 55k HIDs for a while, never had one problem.

EvilTurkey · Jul 22, 2010

I have the exact same kit and got it around 3 weeks ago. You just scared me into thinking I was screwed for like 5 seconds.

trombonedemon · Jul 22, 2010

KBExperience said:
Out cars don't have a bulb out warning system..

You're fine

The rear bulbs have a buzzing sound when a signal bulb is blown though.

D-BOI · Jul 23, 2010

been running my ddm kit in my lexus for years

Maxpowers · Jul 24, 2010

KBExperience said:
Out cars don't have a bulb out warning system..

You're fine

My car will put a dim high beam light in the dash and not allow the fogs to work when a headlight is out.

mat82284 · Jul 25, 2010

I've never thrown a code or had any strange sounds in my car and I have HID's head lamps and fogs and the car hasnt had any issues for 2 years now. The bulbs are still the ones that came with the kit, the balists still work 100%. On top of that I bought the cheapest ebay set that was made in china. Everyone said not to buy these and buy ones from quality web sites. Bull crap, it was all about money. To anyone looking to purchase HID's the ebay ones work! I paid $50 for each set and they have never failed or given me problems. I also bought my fogs and head lamps from different sellers at different times. I bought my fogs 2 months later.

Paying anything more than $50 a kit is a rip off. Most companies have warranties, but there pretty much useless anyways. These kits last a long time, Even if I had to replace it 2-3 times over 8-10 years it would still be cheaper than buying it online from some reputable dealer for over $200.
What funny is that my friend paid $500 for his hid head lamps and fog lamps and he's replaced them under warranty for going bad after 6 months.

We'll anyways Good luck to everyone with HIDs They look wonderful and I've loved them for years now.

twogts4us · Jul 27, 2010

mat82284 said:
I've never thrown a code or had any strange sounds in my car and I have HID's head lamps and fogs and the car hasnt had any issues for 2 years now. The bulbs are still the ones that came with the kit, the balists still work 100%. On top of that I bought the cheapest ebay set that was made in china. Everyone said not to buy these and buy ones from quality web sites. Bull crap, it was all about money. To anyone looking to purchase HID's the ebay ones work! I paid $50 for each set and they have never failed or given me problems. I also bought my fogs and head lamps from different sellers at different times. I bought my fogs 2 months later.

Paying anything more than $50 a kit is a rip off. Most companies have warranties, but there pretty much useless anyways. These kits last a long time, Even if I had to replace it 2-3 times over 8-10 years it would still be cheaper than buying it online from some reputable dealer for over $200.
What funny is that my friend paid $500 for his hid head lamps and fog lamps and he's replaced them under warranty for going bad after 6 months.

We'll anyways Good luck to everyone with HIDs They look wonderful and I've loved them for years now.

I absolutely agree 100%
I've had these cheap HIDs in my Mach for nearly 2 years and replaced one ballast although I think the issue might have been the OEM connector. So I have an extra ballast now.
We also have the cheapies in our Pathfinder - for about a year now - zero issues.
I'm going to get a set for my son's 5.0 Fox...and I'll be buying em off of EBay.

BTW, if you need individual HID parts, this is the guy I bought from. I choose him because he's here in Florida (but I have no idea who he is and have no affiliation with him). http://motors.shop.ebay.com/pminotto/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

03_TrueBlue_GT · Jul 27, 2010

Thanks again guys it makes me feel better that I didnt buy something and waste my money! I love the kit so much that I like driving at night now vs daylight!

Moon · Jul 28, 2010

I might have to look into getting an HID kit now. Are these things hard to install?

03_TrueBlue_GT · Jul 28, 2010

Moon said:
I might have to look into getting an HID kit now. Are these things hard to install?

They were a little difficult but everthing is plug and play, meaning you just plug in corresponding wires. The hard part was finding a good spot to mount the ballast's and where to mount the wiring harness... I put my wiring harness underneath the engine cover where it sits over the pony emblem, and the ballasts (I know this one sounds bad but I have nowhere else to put it) I put one on the battery and then the other underneath the intake but I have a BBK cai so idk if the stock air intake will allow this or not...
So far everything has been working for a month now..

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