[Reketjr]

So I bought a set of HID's from a vendor here and they've been nothing but a headache. Now i just need some advice from you guys!

I got the H8 kit for my fogs. I have the error canceler connected into the ballast and the bulbs. The fog lights turn on for 5-10seconds and then one random light will turn off. Sometimes one stays on or both turn off... there is no pattern. Suggestions on what I could do??? Help!

[Szemenyei]

Its a bit of a trip but if you want to drive up to CT I could get them working for you.

Otherwise look into the DIY's on this forum there are resistors you can put in instead of the error cancelers (which in most cases are garbage)

[Bagelfast]

Mind asking which units? would make for better advice

[MakkkD]

Originally Posted by Szemenyei

Its a bit of a trip but if you want to drive up to CT I could get them working for you.

Otherwise look into the DIY's on this forum there are resistors you can put in instead of the error cancelers (which in most cases are garbage)

I have the same issue with mine, I think the ballasts are shot not since they wont turn on at all...I heard these resistors are garbage tho, is this not true?

[Focus]

I'll tell you guys the problem..

the problem is you probably have 2006-2008's which are a PIA with hid fog lights..

i've dealt with it many times in the past, the solution is you need TWO error cancelers on each side..after that it will work fine..there is nothing else you can do to make this work.

Link to my multi-month long frustration dealing with this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498760


good day.

[Reketjr]

Originally Posted by Focus

I'll tell you guys the problem..

the problem is you probably have 2006-2008's which are a PIA with hid fog lights..

i've dealt with it many times in the past, the solution is you need TWO error cancelers on each side..after that it will work fine..there is nothing else you can do to make this work.

Link to my multi-month long frustration dealing with this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498760


good day.

THANK YOU A TON! I'm going to order 2 more error cancelers. I also ordered a bunch of lights from SonicTuning and I'm truly upset with them. The first package they sent me was completely wrong. The second had right license plate lights and different bulbs for the headlights... Then when I had Light Mods in N. Jersey install the fogs for me he said one of the ballasts didnt work. Definitely last time I deal with Sonic Tuning.

[Focus]

Originally Posted by Reketjr

THANK YOU A TON! I'm going to order 2 more error cancelers. I also ordered a bunch of lights from SonicTuning and I'm truly upset with them. The first package they sent me was completely wrong. The second had right license plate lights and different bulbs for the headlights... Then when I had Light Mods in N. Jersey install the fogs for me he said one of the ballasts didnt work. Definitely last time I deal with Sonic Tuning.

No problem bro. trust me i know exactly how frustrated it can be. But i'm now riding error & shut off free since then!

[Szemenyei]

Originally Posted by MakkkD

I have the same issue with mine, I think the ballasts are shot not since they wont turn on at all...I heard these resistors are garbage tho, is this not true?

The ones I made to use in my car have been working for months without any issue, I use them daily and on a 55w kit.. Never had a problem.

[5soko]

I have high performance bulbs HID fog light kit that come with everything ready made for bmw's, and there located in NJ. So far ive been happy with there kits.

OP, best of luck, it is a bit of hassle on the older models, hope the error cancellers work.

[f30er]

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

I have high performance bulbs HID fog light kit that come with everything ready made for bmw's, and there located in NJ. So far ive been happy with there kits.

OP, best of luck, it is a bit of hassle on the older models, hope the error cancellers work.

Error free? Pm me the price and where in Jersey are ya??

[Reketjr]

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

I have high performance bulbs HID fog light kit that come with everything ready made for bmw's, and there located in NJ. So far ive been happy with there kits.

OP, best of luck, it is a bit of hassle on the older models, hope the error cancellers work.

Give up the source lol

[gizmo335i]

Can you tell us where you got the kit? I have an HID kit as well and haven't had any problems (fingers crossed). Fellow AF member....

[hiter202]

hey the thing with the two cancellers on both sides, will that work for 2011 LCI E92 as well? because same shit happens to me, please help

[Focus]

Originally Posted by elitefusion

hey the thing with the two cancellers on both sides, will that work for 2011 LCI E92 as well? because same shit happens to me, please help

No experience with that model but i don't see why not.

[TommyLights]

This worked for me on both HID kits I've run...I have an 07.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=hid+capacitor

[hiter202]

would an hid relay fix the issue? i have a new one laying around...?

[Mr.Rnow]

U need to coding them..... I had mine code for same reason but remove them when i try to put them back on my capacitor blow up.....

Originally Posted by Reketjr

So I bought a set of HID's from a vendor here and they've been nothing but a headache. Now i just need some advice from you guys!

I got the H8 kit for my fogs. I have the error canceler connected into the ballast and the bulbs. The fog lights turn on for 5-10seconds and then one random light will turn off. Sometimes one stays on or both turn off... there is no pattern. Suggestions on what I could do??? Help!

[beady1]

i have a kit from http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/ no errors nothing works perfectly! I recommend them!

[fazman]

I went the BMS HID Fog's last summer and they have been great since day one. If you are having issues... I would suggest coding out all the Hot/Cold bulb checks (Interior and exterior) rather then the error canceller approach. One coding session is far cheaper and better then all the canceller in the world.

The BMS stuff usually works like a champ on my 2008 335xi, I had one issue with my AE's, but they were super fast in helping me get that resolved and SUPER AWESOME in customer service. Hands down... get BMS and be happy.

[krazysk8er]

do i need ultra slim ballasts or regular sized canbus work too? because on this site, it says ultra slim is not available if canbus is selected. would regular sized ballasts work on fogs?

thanks

[fazman]

Originally Posted by krazysk8er

do i need ultra slim ballasts or regular sized canbus work too? because on this site, it says ultra slim is not available if canbus is selected. would regular sized ballasts work on fogs?

thanks

If your in the NY/NJ area... you should come out to our weekly meetups that we have, link to today's meetup:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877428

I've had great success with the BMS products, I'm currently in the process of installing some High Performance Bulbs products right now and I'm also very impressed with the quality and customer service of both those vendors

- Faz

[914kid]

Bought a HID fog kit for E90's on eBay for $60, they work perfect. Slim digital ballast that has everything built in, never had any errors or any issues.