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D3 to D4 2015 xenon lights conversion not working correctly
Hi all,
my first post here, with great great help of this forum, i managed to convert my d3 2004 to look like a 2015, all bumpers, everything all ready to go, except for the mirrors, which i aint concerned about just yet.
im actually having an issue with my headlights, they work perfectly fine after the conversion except for one issue, i had xenons so replaced with the 2015 xenons too. so the issue is that when the lights are on side lights, when i try use the full beam, by flashing, it will not work, i can see the sign on the dashboard, and also i can hear the light moving, since i think its like a flap which moves up to allow the full beam. this only happens with side lights, if the lights are on dipped beam and i flash and it works completely fine.
please advise, i would highly appreaciate if someone can help me. slightly upset as you can imagine after spending a good amount on the parts/paint and now having this issue:(.
Well know issue, the lights function differently, you need to feed the main with a relay as without dip on they have no power Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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13th May 2017 9:11 pm
Andy Foster
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Dip and main beam use the same bulb. When you flash it moves a shutter out of the way turning the dipped beam into the main beam. You need a wiring mod to achieve what your after. A few on here have done it and it works just fine D4 MY15 SE TECH
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13th May 2017 9:32 pm
CJP2017
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Re: D3 to D4 2015 xenon lights conversion not working correctly
CJP2017 wrote:
Hi all,
my first post here, with great great help of this forum, i managed to convert my d3 2004 to look like a 2015, all bumpers, everything all ready to go, except for the mirrors, which i aint concerned about just yet.
im actually having an issue with my headlights, they work perfectly fine after the conversion except for one issue, i had xenons so replaced with the 2015 xenons too. so the issue is that when the lights are on side lights, when i try use the full beam, by flashing, it will not work, i can see the sign on the dashboard, and also i can hear the light moving, since i think its like a flap which moves up to allow the full beam. this only happens with side lights, if the lights are on dipped beam and i flash and it works completely fine.
please advise, i would highly appreaciate if someone can help me. slightly upset as you can imagine after spending a good amount on the parts/paint and now having this issue:(.
thanks all for your time in reading this!
please ignore, quoted the wrong post:)
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13th May 2017 10:03 pm
CJP2017
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beanie wrote:
Well know issue, the lights function differently, you need to feed the main with a relay as without dip on they have no power
ahh ok, got you, is there a post of which i can refer to, or if you can provide more details or how i can find out what wires are what in order to do that? thanks a lot
13th May 2017 10:04 pm
CJP2017
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Andy Foster wrote:
Dip and main beam use the same bulb. When you flash it moves a shutter out of the way turning the dipped beam into the main beam. You need a wiring mod to achieve what your after. A few on here have done it and it works just fine
oh ok, i did try a lot to look on this forum to try find something on this topic but no luck, can you point me in the right direction? maybe some keywords or links to posts please? or even some more info on how to go about doing it
thanks!
13th May 2017 10:05 pm
Andy Foster
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13th May 2017 11:46 pm
CJP2017
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thank you!
14th May 2017 6:06 pm
CJP2017
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Hi all,
i managed to sort it out!
a big thanks to spikekellyrm for helping me out, taking the effort to explain things, replying to my multiple questions! thank you again!
next is the mirrors now, ive got as far as having the mirror fold in and out, and the indicator working, rest needs work, if help is needed, i will start another post!
thank you all for your time and effort, it is very much appreciated!
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