Swapped HID bulbs, ballast turns on then off.

Funkdoobiest · 04-14-2014, 09:24 PM

I've had PLENTY of HIDs in the past 13 years from back when I paid $650 for my first kit. DDM, eBay, you name it. Now I installed the 6000k bulbs and the ballast quickly shut off. I clipped it in correctly, everything is right. Pulled out, tried the other bulb. Same thing. Back to stock and everything is fine. Is this a Nissan problem?

enkei2k · 04-14-2014, 09:29 PM

yep, it's a known issue that the Z doesn't like aftermarket bulbs much. Lots of threads about this, actually.

Try the JWM ones, they seem better.

**SPECIAL** Headlight Replacement Bulbs Sale- JWM

Funkdoobiest · 04-14-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

yep, it's a known issue that the Z doesn't like aftermarket bulbs much. Lots of threads about this, actually.

Try the JWM ones, they seem better.

**SPECIAL** Headlight Replacement Bulbs Sale- JWM

Well damn. The search function on these vbb forums is not very good so sometimes you can get a quicker answer by asking. Sorry.

Anyway, do you know of any other places selling hid bulbs that'll work on our cars? That link only has 5000K right now.

forza370z · 04-15-2014, 08:59 PM

It's funny that the same thing JUST happened to me and my buddy. We both installed xb 6k HIDs with stock ballast. My driver side tried to turn on but failed. My buddy's passenger side comes on late than the driver side. And besides us, I heard others have this issue too.

I am going to get JWMotoring bulbs next because one of my buddy got them and doesn't have any issue with them. And I read that entire sale thread, all happy customers. $35 plus 2 year warranty why not!

tibal · 04-15-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

It's funny that the same thing JUST happened to me and my buddy. We both installed xb 6k HIDs with stock ballast. My driver side tried to turn on but failed. My buddy's passenger side comes on late than the driver side. And besides us, I heard others have this issue too.

I am going to get JWMotoring bulbs next because one of my buddy got them and doesn't have any issue with them. And I read that entire sale thread, all happy customers. $35 plus 2 year warranty why not!

I have had my JWMotoring bulbs for over 2 years and I have had no issues. This is very crazy as I never new that there were issues with any aftermarket bulbs as long as the matched the power levels of the ballast.

Give JW a shot.

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Funkdoobiest · 04-15-2014, 09:59 PM

Yeah but they only have 5000K at the moment. I PMed him and asked when the 6000K were gonna come in. Waiting for reply.

forza370z · 04-15-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkdoobiest

Yeah but they only have 5000K at the moment. I PMed him and asked when the 6000K were gonna come in. Waiting for reply.

Haha I am waiting for his reply too.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-15-2014, 11:45 PM

IJDM lights worked for me.

forza370z · 04-16-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

IJDM lights worked for me.

You using the stock ballast or aftermarket ballast?

Zteve · 04-16-2014, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkdoobiest

Well damn. The search function on these vbb forums is not very good so sometimes you can get a quicker answer by asking. Sorry.

Anyway, do you know of any other places selling hid bulbs that'll work on our cars? That link only has 5000K right now.

it is easier to go to google and type in what you want and put 370Z at the beginning or end and it 9 out of 10 times links right to the correct topic here.

LostSol · 04-16-2014, 07:17 AM

If you want better bulbs you'll have to stick with one of the OEM manufacturers like Phillips or Osram. The ballasts in our cars do not like to ignite aftermarket bulbs, and no aftermarket bulbs have been proven to work 100%.

I have the Osram Xenarc CBI bulbs, they are absolutely the best D2S bulbs on the market, but they're not cheap: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs - Components

jcosta79 · 04-16-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkdoobiest

Well damn. The search function on these vbb forums is not very good so sometimes you can get a quicker answer by asking. Sorry.

Forum search tools stink. Use Google instead. In the search bar type the following:

site:the370z.com words words words

This doesn't only work for forums, but any website you want to search. It works MUCH better than the forum search tool.

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Funkdoobiest · 04-17-2014, 10:16 AM

Yeah I've been using google. Crazy

04-14-2014, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Funkdoobiest Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 Sprt Tour Nav 6 Rep Power: 12	Swapped HID bulbs, ballast turns on then off. I've had PLENTY of HIDs in the past 13 years from back when I paid $650 for my first kit. DDM, eBay, you name it. Now I installed the 6000k bulbs and the ballast quickly shut off. I clipped it in correctly, everything is right. Pulled out, tried the other bulb. Same thing. Back to stock and everything is fine. Is this a Nissan problem?

04-14-2014, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	yep, it's a known issue that the Z doesn't like aftermarket bulbs much. Lots of threads about this, actually. Try the JWM ones, they seem better. SPECIAL Headlight Replacement Bulbs Sale- JWM __________________ ...need boost...

04-15-2014, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	It's funny that the same thing JUST happened to me and my buddy. We both installed xb 6k HIDs with stock ballast. My driver side tried to turn on but failed. My buddy's passenger side comes on late than the driver side. And besides us, I heard others have this issue too. I am going to get JWMotoring bulbs next because one of my buddy got them and doesn't have any issue with them. And I read that entire sale thread, all happy customers. $35 plus 2 year warranty why not! tibal likes this. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

04-15-2014, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	IJDM lights worked for me. forza370z likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

04-16-2014, 07:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	If you want better bulbs you'll have to stick with one of the OEM manufacturers like Phillips or Osram. The ballasts in our cars do not like to ignite aftermarket bulbs, and no aftermarket bulbs have been proven to work 100%. I have the Osram Xenarc CBI bulbs, they are absolutely the best D2S bulbs on the market, but they're not cheap: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs - Components forza370z and damian_mb like this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

04-15-2014, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funkdoobiest Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 Sprt Tour Nav 6 Rep Power: 12	Yeah but they only have 5000K at the moment. I PMed him and asked when the 6000K were gonna come in. Waiting for reply.

04-17-2014, 10:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Funkdoobiest Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 Sprt Tour Nav 6 Rep Power: 12	Yeah I've been using google. Crazy

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