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SDS in so cal for xenon conversion

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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SDS in so cal for xenon conversion

Just moved to so cal and recently did the halogen to xenon conversion. Lights come on when engine off but when car is running lights flicker. Search shows SDS needed to let computer know xenon present. I took it over to dealership in Arcadia, but shop manager said not possible because I don't have sensors for the auto leveling. Service manager said that is the first time she has ever heard of this being done.

Any recommendations on who can do this for me in so cal? Which dealers or Indy shops are familiar with this and other mods.

Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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The lights flickering can be solved by adding a resistor. Search the forums for specifics I believe the stickied thread up top has a couple pages on this.
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