Problems with HID conversion install

[RDesignNE]

just to sidetrack here for a minute and to see if anyone can confirm this to be true or untrue...

I actually read this on an audi a3 forum as they appear to also have a problem with the wiper motor blowing when HID kits are fitted.

"the problem of blowing the wiper motor only actually happens if the headlights are turned on while the wipers are already running"

kind of makes sense given that the wiper motor blows because of the power surge generated when the HIDs first turn on?

If this point is true is it not therefore safer to keep the DRL's active to prevent accidentally switching on the headlights while the wipers are on (being that the headlights automatically come on when the engine is started)

I could be wrong however, the volvos may have a different problem to the a3s...

[sprout99]

who knows....never had any bother with ours

[Jon TDI]

Originally Posted by RDesignNE

just to sidetrack here for a minute and to see if anyone can confirm this to be true or untrue...

I actually read this on an audi a3 forum as they appear to also have a problem with the wiper motor blowing when HID kits are fitted.

"the problem of blowing the wiper motor only actually happens if the headlights are turned on while the wipers are already running"

kind of makes sense given that the wiper motor blows because of the power surge generated when the HIDs first turn on?

If this point is true is it not therefore safer to keep the DRL's active to prevent accidentally switching on the headlights while the wipers are on (being that the headlights automatically come on when the engine is started)

I could be wrong however, the volvos may have a different problem to the a3s...

This was the case with my SEAT Leon. Blew 2 wiper motors due to starting the car up with both wipers & headlights on.

[danidf]

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

This was the case with my SEAT Leon. Blew 2 wiper motors due to starting the car up with both wipers & headlights on.

This also happen in other VAG cars, like the Audi A3 & Golf V.

On the same audi forum Joan mention this guys found a HID kit that solves the problem.

Rick89 from Canada tried the HID & posted his comments for about a year.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Done-HID-kits


After the positive feedback from Ricky & other people they are making a Group Buy.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...l-Done-HID-kit

[Jon TDI]

Originally Posted by danidf

This also happen in other VAG cars, like the Audi A3 & Golf V.

On the same audi forum Joan mention this guys found a HID kit that solves the problem.

Rick89 from Canada tried the HID & posted his comments for about a year.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Done-HID-kits


After the positive feedback from Ricky & other people they are making a Group Buy.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...l-Done-HID-kit

Seems the "Well Done" kit cures the issue of blowing the wiper motor.
As far as I can tell, it's electrical interference that causes the problem & blows some circuitry in the wiper motor.
Very common occurance on the Audi A3(8P).

Might give this kit a go. Expensive though - works out to be around £165 delivered.

[sprout99]

ours has never played up .....

[Jon TDI]

Originally Posted by sprout99

ours has never played up .....

Which did you get mate?

[sprout99]

car mod shop kit - got box at home in garage if you want specific
model etc?

drop me text mate to remind me

[Jon TDI]

Originally Posted by sprout99

car mod shop kit - got box at home in garage if you want specific
model etc?

drop me text mate to remind me

Cheers mate.
Starting another bi-xenon project but don't want the wiper motor frying this time!