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civicdrivr · 07-13-2013, 08:31 PM

Could be a connection issue, but as previously mentioned, swap the ballasts and see if it follows. If it does, contact TRS and have then send you a new ballast.

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RealShkillz · 07-15-2013, 11:20 PM

I got a question,

Now I didn't go the root of getting new projectors, instead I'm just using the stock projectors and running the TRS HID H11 kit. I also got one of the relay harnesses that has ground at both ends, neither of which could reach the battery, but I'm wondering where to bolt them to the car to get a good ground effect.

Does anyone have any pictures of where they grounded their kit in the engine bay? I realize I could use any hole in the metal work but then I will have to go find some self tightening bolts to seal that connection, and I'm looking to re use some already stock bolts if possible.

Any help is great!

Yruyur · 07-15-2013, 11:45 PM

The bolt holding the horn works great.

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RealShkillz · 07-16-2013, 12:02 AM

Would you happen to have any pictures? and is that for the driver side or passenger side?

Yruyur · 07-16-2013, 12:31 AM

I may have posted in this thread not sure. Dont have the pics anymore.

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FR-Shadow · 07-27-2013, 01:45 AM

Has anyone had this problem or know what it could be. @Yruyur came by to check out the lights and help level them. As soon as he pulled up we noticed my weak output. Also the glare above my cutoff is terrible.he has 6000k and i have 4300k but still my halogen bulbs were brighter. Please help

Mine:

His:

retrosmiths · 07-27-2013, 02:19 AM

Improperly seated bulbs is my first guess.

Second would be bad bulbs.

Then, ballasts.

-Sent from outer space

FR-Shadow · 07-27-2013, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrosmiths

Improperly seated bulbs is my first guess.

Second would be bad bulbs.

Then, ballasts.

-Sent from outer space

Yea i think tomorrow ill check to make sure the bulbs havent shifted.

FR-Shadow · 07-27-2013, 10:33 AM

Just re grounded them and checked the bulbs everything is still the same. i really dont want to bake these headlights again.

Yruyur · 07-27-2013, 11:07 AM

Can he get another brand bulb from a local place and try those?

I would think the power ouput issue would more likely be a single point of failure instead of two things. Meaning it has to be a single wire that attaches both, a single fuse that attaches both instead of both bulbs or both ballast being defective. Hmmm

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civicdrivr · 07-27-2013, 11:28 AM

I don't think it's bad power only because of the glare. You're 100% positive the bulbs are seated properly?

If they are, shoot TRS an email with a picture and see what they say. Hopefully they can send you new bulbs overnight or something.

@Yruyur - since you're near @FR-Shadow, do you think you can take one of your bulbs out and put it in his headlight? That would help narrow down possible causes.

As far as local replacement bulbs, I've never this seen style of bulb for sale in a brick and mortar store.

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Yruyur · 07-27-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I don't think it's bad power only because of the glare. You're 100% positive the bulbs are seated properly?

If they are, shoot TRS an email with a picture and see what they say. Hopefully they can send you new bulbs overnight or something.

@Yruyur - since you're near @FR-Shadow, do you think you can take one of your bulbs out and put it in his headlight? That would help narrow down possible causes.

As far as local replacement bulbs, I've never this seen style of bulb for sale in a brick and mortar store.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

I can try one of my bulbs. Just as long as it doesnt kill mine

We do have some ricer places around here that sell bulbs and drop in kits.

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civicdrivr · 07-27-2013, 12:06 PM

Then they probably would have the correct bulb in stock. I'd still try one of your bulbs before spending on the money on them, just in case (if its possible to).

FR-Shadow · 07-27-2013, 12:49 PM

Ill pop off the back cover and post a pic of the bulb. Bad thing is those clips are not easy when the headlight is off the car. I cant imagine working with that clip with the headlight on lol.

07-13-2013, 08:31 PM	#169
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Could be a connection issue, but as previously mentioned, swap the ballasts and see if it follows. If it does, contact TRS and have then send you a new ballast. Sent from my Nexus 4 __________________ Parting out HERE

07-15-2013, 11:45 PM	#171
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The bolt holding the horn works great. Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X __________________

07-16-2013, 12:31 AM	#173
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may have posted in this thread not sure. Dont have the pics anymore. Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X __________________

07-27-2013, 01:45 AM	#174
FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone had this problem or know what it could be. @Yruyur came by to check out the lights and help level them. As soon as he pulled up we noticed my weak output. Also the glare above my cutoff is terrible.he has 6000k and i have 4300k but still my halogen bulbs were brighter. Please help Mine: His: __________________ Car Journal

07-27-2013, 02:19 AM	#175
retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Improperly seated bulbs is my first guess. Second would be bad bulbs. Then, ballasts. -Sent from outer space __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S

07-15-2013, 11:20 PM	#170
RealShkillz The White Pearl Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S M/T Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got a question, Now I didn't go the root of getting new projectors, instead I'm just using the stock projectors and running the TRS HID H11 kit. I also got one of the relay harnesses that has ground at both ends, neither of which could reach the battery, but I'm wondering where to bolt them to the car to get a good ground effect. Does anyone have any pictures of where they grounded their kit in the engine bay? I realize I could use any hole in the metal work but then I will have to go find some self tightening bolts to seal that connection, and I'm looking to re use some already stock bolts if possible. Any help is great!

07-16-2013, 12:02 AM	#172
RealShkillz The White Pearl Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S M/T Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would you happen to have any pictures? and is that for the driver side or passenger side?

07-27-2013, 10:33 AM	#177
FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just re grounded them and checked the bulbs everything is still the same. i really dont want to bake these headlights again. __________________ Car Journal

07-27-2013, 11:07 AM	#178
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can he get another brand bulb from a local place and try those? I would think the power ouput issue would more likely be a single point of failure instead of two things. Meaning it has to be a single wire that attaches both, a single fuse that attaches both instead of both bulbs or both ballast being defective. Hmmm Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X __________________

07-27-2013, 11:28 AM	#179
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	I don't think it's bad power only because of the glare. You're 100% positive the bulbs are seated properly? If they are, shoot TRS an email with a picture and see what they say. Hopefully they can send you new bulbs overnight or something. @Yruyur - since you're near @FR-Shadow, do you think you can take one of your bulbs out and put it in his headlight? That would help narrow down possible causes. As far as local replacement bulbs, I've never this seen style of bulb for sale in a brick and mortar store. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Parting out HERE

07-27-2013, 12:06 PM	#181
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Then they probably would have the correct bulb in stock. I'd still try one of your bulbs before spending on the money on them, just in case (if its possible to). __________________ Parting out HERE

07-27-2013, 12:49 PM	#182
FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ill pop off the back cover and post a pic of the bulb. Bad thing is those clips are not easy when the headlight is off the car. I cant imagine working with that clip with the headlight on lol. __________________ Car Journal

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