Odd electrical reaction

DjZHP · 10-10-2012, 04:50 PM

Put in a pair of HIDs into my fogs a few months ago. This "issue" never bothered me, but I was just curious of what could be causing the hi beam indicator on the dash to quickly flash at the same time I turn the fog lights on.
Like I said, not a problem nor does it bother me, but just curious to see if they're wired in together somewhere in the electrical circuit.

Solidjake · 10-10-2012, 04:51 PM

LCM is not designed to handle xenon fogs, nevertheless without a wiring harness. Take that crap out before your fry a lot of things on your car.

DjZHP · 02-06-2013, 10:58 AM

Ordered a whole new kit from DDM tuning with the wiring harnesses. Problem solved!!

Instructions::

Connect #4 and #5 to HID ballast

Connect #1 to battery positive

Connect #2 and #3 to ground

Connect #6 to stock harness or the wiring from the HID bulb and then to stock harness

Some harnesses some vary, but this is which wires are used...
-Power
-Ground
-Two male plugs to ballast
-One female to ONE factory wire, if the harness comes with an extra just tape it off.

christiandflores · 02-06-2013, 05:00 PM

So in total it's only one harness you need and you will connect it to only one OEM foglight connector and leave the other one disconnected? I've been having the highs flag too.

DonaldE · 02-06-2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christiandflores

So in total it's only one harness you need and you will connect it to only one OEM foglight connector and leave the other one disconnected? I've been having the highs flag too.

Yes

DjZHP · 02-06-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christiandflores

So in total it's only one harness you need and you will connect it to only one OEM foglight connector and leave the other one disconnected? I've been having the highs flag too.

Leave either #4 or 5 taped off on each side. You will need two wiring harnesses.

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10-10-2012, 04:50 PM	#1
DjZHP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 27 My Ride: 03 330i View My Garage	Odd electrical reaction Put in a pair of HIDs into my fogs a few months ago. This "issue" never bothered me, but I was just curious of what could be causing the hi beam indicator on the dash to quickly flash at the same time I turn the fog lights on. Like I said, not a problem nor does it bother me, but just curious to see if they're wired in together somewhere in the electrical circuit. __________________ Last edited by DjZHP; 10-10-2012 at 04:51 PM.

10-10-2012, 04:51 PM	#2
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,929 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	LCM is not designed to handle xenon fogs, nevertheless without a wiring harness. Take that crap out before your fry a lot of things on your car. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

02-06-2013, 10:58 AM	#3
DjZHP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 27 My Ride: 03 330i View My Garage	Ordered a whole new kit from DDM tuning with the wiring harnesses. Problem solved!! Instructions:: Connect #4 and #5 to HID ballast Connect #1 to battery positive Connect #2 and #3 to ground Connect #6 to stock harness or the wiring from the HID bulb and then to stock harness Some harnesses some vary, but this is which wires are used... -Power -Ground -Two male plugs to ballast -One female to ONE factory wire, if the harness comes with an extra just tape it off. Attached Thumbnails __________________

02-06-2013, 05:00 PM	#4
christiandflores Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 301 My Ride: BMW M3 E46 View My Garage	So in total it's only one harness you need and you will connect it to only one OEM foglight connector and leave the other one disconnected? I've been having the highs flag too. __________________ - Christian BMW M3 E46 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| Gray Nappa \| ZCP \| SMG \| 40% Tint \| LED Interior/Exterior Join Us at the San Diego North County Monthly BMW Meet Last edited by christiandflores; 02-06-2013 at 05:01 PM.