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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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So I installed 10k hids with 55w ac slim ballast in my 2014 ram projectors. I noticed after install that the drivers side light is brighter then passenger side along with the interior cab light next to rear view mirror is dimmer then the one on passenger side anyone know why?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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The quality control on most HID systems is poor at best. I tried multiple brands when i wanted to upgrade my fog lights and after replacing one set due to a failed ballast after only a week the second set caused all the lights in my truck to rapidly flash and my AeroForce Interceptor screen inverted the colors and flipped upside down. I shut them off quick and removed the HID kit and trashed it. Never again will i put import electrical junk in my truck.

Based on your issues i would say their is an unbalanced load somewhere in the ballasts. Keeping in mind the cost of a TIPM i would disconnect them immediately and go back to stock bulbs and then test the ballasts on a bench using a 12VDC power supply.
 
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The quality control on most HID systems is poor at best. I tried multiple brands when i wanted to upgrade my fog lights and after replacing one set due to a failed ballast after only a week the second set caused all the lights in my truck to rapidly flash and my AeroForce Interceptor screen inverted the colors and flipped upside down. I shut them off quick and removed the HID kit and trashed it. Never again will i put import electrical junk in my truck.

Based on your issues i would say their is an unbalanced load somewhere in the ballasts. Keeping in mind the cost of a TIPM i would disconnect them immediately and go back to stock bulbs and then test the ballasts on a bench using a 12VDC power supply.
Excellent advise. I realize wanting to upgrade lighting, but these newer vehicles, with all the electronics, are just so sensitive to even the slightest changes in voltages. You could end up frying a very expensive component.
 
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