Yukon Denali HID Problems??

[HONKEY450]

So I just bought a 2011 Yukon Denali about a month ago and last week I installed some bi-Xeon headlights. For some reason I can’t figure out why they are so intermittent on one side and sometimes at the same time. Today in installed a ani flicker harness and that didn’t help. I’m at my wits end and about to put the oem lights back in.

Help!!

 

[jyi786]

Did you install HID bulbs into the stock headlamps?

 

[HONKEY450]

I replaced the headlamps because the oem ones were so yellow, but they look exactly like the factory lamps.

Thanks

 

[jyi786]

So it sounds like you replaced the headlamps with new stock ones, and then installed HID bulbs into it?

 

[HONKEY450]

So it sounds like you replaced the headlamps with new stock ones, and then installed HID bulbs into it?

Yes I did.

 

[Doubeleive]

put in relays and wire them up directly to the battery, just use the headlight connector as a trigger and you wont have any more problems, the factory wiring sucks for HID's. I also recommend using waterproof relays or at least good ones like Hella

 

[HONKEY450]

put in relays and wire them up directly to the battery, just use the headlight connector as a trigger and you wont have any more problems, the factory wiring sucks for HID's. I also recommend using waterproof relays or at least good ones like Hella

Ok, thanks. My hid kit has a relay that came with it and it also is wired to the battery but still does it.

 

[Doubeleive]

Ok, thanks. My hid kit has a relay that came with it and it also is wired to the battery but still does it.

ok, then try swapping the ballast from left to right and see if the problem follows the ballast or if the problem remains persistent on the one side this will tell you if it is a ballast or a bulb, ideally you should have 2 relays one for each side. Also double check your grounds

 

[jyi786]

Yes I did.

That's the reason why. You shouldn't be using HIDs in the stock housing. You're doing yourself a major disservice, not to mention blinding everyone on the road.

You need to do a proper retrofit. Read up on the stickied thread for more info.

 

[petethepug]

Run a dedicated ground from a good hard point on the body to the ground of the HID set up on each side. That should remedy things. I run 1996 Infinity QX4 truck OEM ballasts. They’re overbuilt and perfect in our 2k VW projector headlights.

Yes, they can go from working perfect to disco strobe. Not sure why but the additional ground cure the issue. I stopped by the marine supply store and used marine grade connections on everything. They have a great heat shrink tubing that waterproofs it’s contents with adhesive when heated. Go big or go home on HID power connectors.


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[Doubeleive]

That's the reason why. You shouldn't be using HIDs in the stock housing. You're doing yourself a major disservice, not to mention blinding everyone on the road.

You need to do a proper retrofit. Read up on the stickied thread for more info.

he didn't ask for your opinion on HID's he asked how to fix it, thanks for sharing your thoughts though

 

[HONKEY450]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[jyi786]

he didn't ask for your opinion on HID's he asked how to fix it, thanks for sharing your thoughts though

It's not my opinion more than it is fact. Installing HIDs will eventually burn the stock housings, melt the wires, or who knows what else.

There's a wrong way to do things and a right way to do things. Doing a proper retrofit will save him in the long run.

 

[Doubeleive]

It's not my opinion more than it is fact. Installing HIDs will eventually burn the stock housings, melt the wires, or who knows what else.

There's a wrong way to do things and a right way to do things. Doing a proper retrofit will save him in the long run.

that's nice, but to just come into a thread and rag on someone asking for help to get it to function properly is pretty much just being a douchebag, there was no reason for it, It is common sense if you change to HID or LED or whatever the future may bring that you adjust your lights, anybody with half a brain can see that when the light bulb is changed it changes the light pattern I have ran HID's pretty much since they entered the aftermarket about 15+ years ago, I do not blind people I do not get "flashed" so to just assume anyone who changes from your precious "Halogen bulb" is suddenly a ******* is pointless, Yes some housings will get hot and melt particularly the smaller fog light housings will do this. Wires melt yes which is why it was recommended to use Relays and wire direct to the battery. So now you can go kick your Dog or yell at the wife or whatever else you do that makes you fell better about your miserable life because you got blinded by some headlights.

 

[jyi786]

that's nice, but to just come into a thread and rag on someone asking for help to get it to function properly is pretty much just being a douchebag, there was no reason for it, It is common sense if you change to HID or LED or whatever the future may bring that you adjust your lights, anybody with half a brain can see that when the light bulb is changed it changes the light pattern I have ran HID's pretty much since they entered the aftermarket about 15+ years ago, I do not blind people I do not get "flashed" so to just assume anyone who changes from your precious "Halogen bulb" is suddenly a ******* is pointless, Yes some housings will get hot and melt particularly the smaller fog light housings will do this. Wires melt yes which is why it was recommended to use Relays and wire direct to the battery. So now you can go kick your Dog or yell at the wife or whatever else you do that makes you fell better about your miserable life because you got blinded by some headlights.

I don't see the justification getting awfully defensive about the subject, notwithstanding the personal insults. Wholly unnecessary.

OP, do yourself a favor. Don't install the HIDs into the stock housings. It'll turn into a major PITA and let you down at the most inopportune time. Go with the stock lights bulbs in the interim, save up and do some research on a proper retrofit and get it done that way. I've had my retrofit for 2.5 years, problem free. I can dig up the post with pics if you'd like to see them in action.

 

[Doubeleive]

I don't see the justification getting awfully defensive about the subject, notwithstanding the personal insults. Wholly unnecessary.

OP, do yourself a favor. Don't install the HIDs into the stock housings. It'll turn into a major PITA and let you down at the most inopportune time. Go with the stock lights bulbs in the interim, save up and do some research on a proper retrofit and get it done that way. I've had my retrofit for 2.5 years, problem free. I can dig up the post with pics if you'd like to see them in action.

you could have just said something along the lines of once you get your HID's working, "kindly adjust them so they don't blind anyone" instead of being a jerk about it and berating them. If you can't take what you dish out then go home.

 

[Shimmy23]

OP, did you ever figure this out? I'm running the morimoto motocontrol harness and i'm experiencing the same issues.

 

[HONKEY450]

Yes, you have to run Canbus operated ballets. It will make the vehicle not throw any codes and will fix the lights working intermittently.

OP, did you ever figure this out? I'm running the morimoto motocontrol harness and i'm experiencing the same issues.

 

[Shimmy23]

Thanks for the reply! i can't believe i forgot this!!!

 

[mcislak]

Thanks for the reply! i can't believe i forgot this!!!

Which ballast did you end up going with


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