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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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HID Resistor Kit ???????

Ive been having problems with my HIDs - one side not starting and sometime they flicker on start.
I passed by local shop and right when i said HIDs he cut me off and said "flicker?" i was like yes -
He said i need a "resistor kit" to hold power to ballast since MB give low power.. does anyone know anything about it? and if i can make one my own?
cause he quoted me for 130$ to get it done. He must be buggin
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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flicker can be caused by faulty/cheap HID bulbs - if i find out more il post it. sorry to be pretty unhelpful though.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Are they stock HIDs or aftermarket?
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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i bought an aftermarket hid resistor kit from www.xenonpros.com. it cost me $75 and works perfectly, and i do not have a low beem error message. have had them for about 2 months now.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Problem is all taken care of - i bought a new set of HIDs along with AntiFlicker/Code Packs that plug n play to ballast from
HIDNY.com - Best HID site i used and seen - took 1day to recieve package
total - 95$
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