HID fuse keeps burning out

impala11419 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:35 pm **Posts:** 36

I have a fuse connected to the Bi-xenon HID kit before the power connection. It suddenly keeps blowing out. i think it even blew out the relay controller for the hi beams and now i have no headlights. has anyone ever came across this issue? Im thinking i have to replace the whole relay harness...maybe a short in it somewhere. Any ideas?

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:05 pm

When this happened to me, I had a bad ballast.

mawlkrawler · **Posted:** Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:12 am

who makes them?

impala11419 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:35 pm **Posts:** 36

Not sure who makes them. I got them about 3 years ago from ebay. Im going to test the Ballasts n bulbs next

impala11419 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:35 pm **Posts:** 36

Does anyone know off hand which fuse is for the head lights.

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:50 pm

impala11419 wrote:

Does anyone know off hand which fuse is for the head lights.

They're all labeled in the fuse box under the hood.

impala11419 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:35 pm **Posts:** 36

Marlon_JBT wrote:

impala11419 wrote:

Does anyone know off hand which fuse is for the head lights.

They're all labeled in the fuse box under the hood.

I checked but non actually say headlights. I even checked in the manual

Scar0 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:01 am

The headlights are controlled by the TIPM (computerized fuse box) and CCN (Cab compartment node).
If there is an over-draw on the headlight circuit, the TIPM will automatically shut off the power to them. After a set time the TIPM will again allow power to the headlights. If an over-draw is still detected, it will turn them off again. It will do this 3 times, and then shut them off all together until the next ignition key cycle.
Because the TIPM continuously monitors the draw on the headlight circuit, it will also detect an under-draw. This is what will cause HID lights to flicker.
That is why HID bulbs should not be directly connected to the OEM wires, and you also have to put error code eliminators in place, to stop the flicker.
The fuse popping is more than likely caused by a bad component in the HID system.

impala11419 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:35 pm **Posts:** 36

Turns out the wire harness went bad. Replaced it and all is well again. thanks everyone!

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