Halogen to Xenon: Fitting D1s bulbs with DDM Ballast

rambalu80 · 11-22-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andys10

I converted factory halogen headlights to Xenons using OEM components. Headlights work (no flicker) but I can't get rid of the "bulb out" /"car on the lift" messages. I installed capacitors between negative and positive wires leading to the ballasts (E46 apparent fix) and still no luck. Any advise how to fix the problem?

I believe the "car on lift" is telling you that your car is due for a vehicle check!

rambalu80 · 11-22-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Sorry I am late. Here are my pictures guys. To me, the beam looks correct

Some pics are blurry. I had to use an old camera to take these since a family member borrowed my new camera. At least it gives you an idea.

Your beam pattern looks excellent compared to mine. Do your bi-xenons work as well?

Scottycs · 11-23-2009, 04:55 PM

His look great! I was unable to get anything near that with H7s.

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

Your beam pattern looks excellent compared to mine. Do your bi-xenons work as well?

You gotta make a harness or find a canceler that works.

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Originally Posted by andys10

I converted factory halogen headlights to Xenons using OEM components. Headlights work (no flicker) but I can't get rid of the "bulb out" /"car on the lift" messages. I installed capacitors between negative and positive wires leading to the ballasts (E46 apparent fix) and still no luck. Any advise how to fix the problem?

rambmw1 · 01-18-2010, 04:20 PM

Hi Chris what ballast was you using? also the aftermarket ballast has 2 wires going from the ballast to the ignitor so where do you connect the 2 wires?

Scottycs · 01-18-2010, 04:48 PM

I am using the DDM 55W ballast. There were 3 wires between the ignitor and ballast, which I think is standard. You should have 2 wires between the ignitor to the bulb.

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Originally Posted by rambmw1

Hi Chris what ballast was you using? also the aftermarket ballast has 2 wires going from the ballast to the ignitor so where do you connect the 2 wires?

rambmw1 · 01-18-2010, 06:53 PM

ok thanks, where do you add the 3 wires too if there are only 2 wires on the ddm ballast?

nyc3r · 01-18-2010, 07:13 PM

HID are NOT meant to be installed in halogen housing without projectors..
stupid ppl blinding everyone.. aim them down

Scottycs · 01-18-2010, 07:16 PM

We're not, read the thread before you make comments like a idiot!

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

HID are NOT meant to be installed in halogen housing without projectors..
damn ppl blinding everyone..

There is 3 wires between the ballast and ignitor, not 2.

DESI4life10 · 01-18-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

Your beam pattern looks excellent compared to mine. Do your bi-xenons work as well?

Damn forgot to answer back.

When installing these bulbs, I made sure that they were sitting tightly when clamped up. I had to put a piece of rubber behind the bulb to put some pressure on the seal. Without this I noticed that the bulb was not sitting flush (get a bad beam pattern).

I did not hook up my bi-xenons. I don't use my high beams a lot and if I need to, the Halogen high beams work great.

DESI4life10 · 01-18-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

HID are NOT meant to be installed in halogen housing without projectors..
stupid ppl blinding everyone.. aim them down

Yea no one here is talking about installing them into a halogen headlight. We all got the xenon projectors here with an HID aftermarket kit.

rambmw1 · 01-19-2010, 04:00 PM

ok they do a d1s ballast here in the UK... plugs stright to + - where the H7 Bulbs was...

rambmw1 · 01-19-2010, 04:46 PM

i have a set of euro LCI Headlamps complete if anybody interested

insaneraptor700 · 03-05-2010, 11:11 AM

hey everybody i have a set of bixenon bmw projectors. i am retrofitting them into my f150. they to require a d1s bulb. i to have a ddm 55w kit. as stated before if i do cut the wire going between the ballast and igniter after those 3 wires are showing ... i then cut the factory wire that is connected to the projector right? this wire plugs into the bulb and then i cut it n splice it into the hids kit correct? ive been wanting to do this retrofit for along time but couldnt figure out a way to make the d1s bulbs work. i was going to buy h7 but after reading before id rather have the perfect cutoff line and do it right. and yes i am one of those assholes that blind people cuz i have factory halogen headlamps that is why ive been wanting to do this for a long timeeee. thanks guys for the help.

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rambmw1 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 320d m sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: birmingham iTrader: (0)	Hi Chris what ballast was you using? also the aftermarket ballast has 2 wires going from the ballast to the ignitor so where do you connect the 2 wires?
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rambmw1 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 320d m sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: birmingham iTrader: (0)	ok thanks, where do you add the 3 wires too if there are only 2 wires on the ddm ballast?
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insaneraptor700 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 06 F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (0)	hey everybody i have a set of bixenon bmw projectors. i am retrofitting them into my f150. they to require a d1s bulb. i to have a ddm 55w kit. as stated before if i do cut the wire going between the ballast and igniter after those 3 wires are showing ... i then cut the factory wire that is connected to the projector right? this wire plugs into the bulb and then i cut it n splice it into the hids kit correct? ive been wanting to do this retrofit for along time but couldnt figure out a way to make the d1s bulbs work. i was going to buy h7 but after reading before id rather have the perfect cutoff line and do it right. and yes i am one of those assholes that blind people cuz i have factory halogen headlamps that is why ive been wanting to do this for a long timeeee. thanks guys for the help.
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