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adding oem HID's to 2011+ Durango

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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ok guys...this mod is underway...so lets discuss and try to work this out. I ordered a brand new set of black housing oem HID's from Alpha auto in GB, Wi for VERY CHEAP! They should be here by atleast Friday! I also ordered a set of H11 HID relay harnesses. I know from previous experience on my WK Grand Cherokee that I can use an HID relay harness to fire the ballasts.....BUT...my conundrum is this:

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Where does the harness plug into the Durango lamp? Is it hidden in the pic? Can SOMEONE show me a pic of the harness or where it plugs into the lamps?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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OK....this should be easy! Just found some pics of grand cherokee hid lamps. You can see where the harness plugs into the lamp. I have circled each in red. Looks like I can unscrew the passenger side and pull the plug on the drivers side to access the wiring for the ballasts. Easy peasey FOLKS! Look for this to be done soon!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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you certainly are resourceful!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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looks like the headlights wont be here till next friday......I guess they are on backorder even though Alpha told me they were i n stock.....LOL
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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looks like the headlights wont be here till next friday......I guess they are on backorder even though Alpha told me they were i n stock.....LOL
Amazing how these shops do that...grrr!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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yeah...even put me on hold to make sure they were in stock! I guess someone more important wanted them? Told me today they should be there next week by Wed. and then 2 days to me. Oh well....LOL
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Not a way to do business, imo. Hope you get what you ordered.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Ive received all my relay harnesses etc. Just waiting on the headlamps now.....
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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watching closely. I just found condensation in my D's retrofitted lights... arg...
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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still hadnt received the lamps as of today. I gava alpha a call and they havent even shipped. I guess they were waiting on them....LOL. What a bunch of hacks! Do not buy from alpha auto in Wi! I have several other prospects on headlamps...Ill be giving them a call tomorrow. I wanted a new set...but may have to go with a used set.....
 
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