So all of a sudden when I turn my headlights on I get radio static. This just started a few days ago. The Hidextra kit has been installed for months, and the headunit has been in for over a year. Is this just a grounding issue?

 

Every thread I have read on this says bad ballast.

 

interesting, how would a bad ballast cause static?

I got a 'lamp out' a few days ago, right about when this started now that I think about it. it went away soon as I turned the truck on so didn't think anything of it. lights still function fine.

 

Can you unplug one ballast and see if it goes away? If not then plug it back up and unplug the other and see what you get.

 

First off: Is your system amplified? Sounds like it could definately be a grounding issue. Make sure all your ground points are good (i.e. not using factory bolts, and make sure you scraped away the paint under the screws). If you didnt use good grounding techniques, then the conductivity of the grounding points may be very inconsistant, which will cause a "ground loop" which causes noise in audio systems.

 

factory infinity system. possible that its the head unit grounding, but all of a sudden after a year?

i'll try what you mentioned weed.

 

If it is a Pioneer HU you COULD have lost the constant ground and went to a floating ground but I SERIOUSLY doubt it. LMK what happens with the ballast. The good thing is if thats what it is theyre are replacements on ebay for very cheap.