The HID Experience

[gmannino]

Even with the cheapest kits and error messages, there is a simple fix to isolate the HID kit from the headlight wiring using a simple 12v relay.

This topic and my wiring diagram is covered heavily at bimmerforums.com e34 section.

[upallnight]

HID no name from ebay, the great thing about this set of HID other than the cheap price is that I didn't get an error message on my dash that the low beam headlights failure.

I had a set of Mtech HID lights prior to these

[JMI]

Even with the cheapest kits and error messages, there is a simple fix to isolate the HID kit from the headlight wiring using a simple 12v relay.

This topic and my wiring diagram is covered heavily at bimmerforums.com e34 section.

I believe the fix referred to here is the same one mentioned in my original post that I decided not to use. The fix (it's not mine) that I used is IMHO a much improved version for the following reasons:

1. It does not require the (additional) use of another of the cars circuits, in this case the high beams, as it needlessly complicates the issue.
2. Replaces the 7.5 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse. What is that all about? Might as well put in a 40 amp fuse and make it a toaster oven.

They both use the same relay(s) and idea (using the NC contact of the relay to complete a circuit with load when low beams are off) but the one I used/ borrowed is a more compact, self-contained, and "cleaner" solution.. Again, IMHO

Jim