I just got a xentec HID kit... they work fine when the truck is off.. when i start the truck they act like strobe lights and shut off... i think its not getting enough power and need to install them on a relay right from my battery. Anyone else have this happen?

 

Yes. I'm pretty sure theres a write up on how to fix this if you look in the faqs

 

A relay should be used regardless with any HID kit install. HID's draw near 24,000v when they first fire up. That is way more current than the factory headlight wires can support. Without a relay, your bulb socket and wiring could melt.
if flicker is still apparent when the relay is used, you can add in a resistor inline to stop the flicker.

 

yep, and there really are a lot of threads on this already. The info and details should be easy to find.

 

yeah i have three resistors tied into mine still gotta do a fourth to get the lamp out off

 

don't the hid's that come with the anti flicker and relay harness those are ready to go no need to add resistors and what not right?

 

On mine I either had to choose the resistors or the relay, it had them set up so I couldnt run both, disappointing I know, I chose the resistors, and have not yet had a problem with my wiring the whole time I have had them. I know the relay is very highly recommended, and I wish I could figure out a way to run it, but it has worked great to be honest....

 

you need cancelers, theres a guy on here who can help you out. His name is twiggy, he is a sponser on another dodge talk site. The site name is dodge talk but no space between them and then dot com. Goto the sponser section and its hid's by twiggy, he's a great guy I am sure he can help you out.

 

Thanks... ive decided to put them on a seperate switch from my bat. to control them seperatly.. the lights i have in now have a different harness so this way i can use my high beems with the HIDs.. and it should work out nicely.

 

Good to hear ya got things under control....lol