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Thread: HID install works but "LOW BEAM" warning?

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    Default HID install works but "LOW BEAM" warning?

    I have not read a definative answer around how to fix the "low beam" warning that comes up with some HID installs. My HID's work fine I just have the factory plug going into the ballast and then the ballast to the bulb. They do work fine but I have the "low beam" warning on all the time? Anyway around this?
    Thanks,.

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    If you do a search, you would have found this:


    http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/hidinstall/

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    no relays needed!

    just wire in a small bulb (like a sidemarker bulb) in parallel to each bulb, problem solved!
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    Either get a newer kit that addresses the check (most new ones do), or just wire a bulb inline. That's the least hassle. Else, go relay.
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    meh, the LOW BEAM warning comes up occasionally for me, small price to pay for HIDs

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    i just always run them, there good for drl's and makes people see you easier..its just a habit for me to turn them on as i get seated in the car

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guelphguy
    I have not read a definative answer around how to fix the "low beam" warning that comes up with some HID installs. My HID's work fine I just have the factory plug going into the ballast and then the ballast to the bulb. They do work fine but I have the "low beam" warning on all the time? Anyway around this?
    Thanks,.

    click on this site...might help http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/HIDinstall/

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    Just installed 3000k HIDs in fogs... no warning unless I unplug one of the ballasts or bulbs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Qube
    Just installed 3000k HIDs in fogs... no warning unless I unplug one of the ballasts or bulbs.
    if you unplug the ballast of your fogs hid theres a warning?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bmwrp8
    if you unplug the ballast of your fogs hid theres a warning?
    Yes, I unplugged one bulb... warning.
    Unplug one ballast... warning.

    This is the same behaviour with low beams.

    Low beams are Kaixen. Fogs are Decante (Germany).
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