S40T5TurboGT Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 hey i've been reading up about the HID's messing with the computer sensor that tells you you have a light out due to the lower wattage the bulbs puts out. I'm assuming the OEM bulbs are at 55w. So if i purchase the 55w set, it shouldnt set off any warning lights correct?No the HIDs operate totally independent of the original voltage of your car. You will need a bulb out warning harness, you can get a 35w or 55w kit regardless of voltage of your plug. 55W kits are almost 2x as bright though.I have a S40 T5 and its possibly the most finiky car ever and there have been many successes with the bulb out harness and Johns HID kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyhv Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 PM Sent regarding shipping fees to Canada as per our discussionOrder: 1xH7 5000K + Computer Bulb Out Warning Harness let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick s70 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I got my kits today! These things are honestly plug and play, anyone worrying about doing this on their own should stop worrying. Both kits were packed nice and the instructions were a little weird to me but I'm a typical guy so the book usually doesn't get opened anyway. You remove your old bulb, install the new bulb, one end of the igniter plugs into the stock headlight plug, the other 2 wires plug into the bulb. Both wires have a male and female so it would be very difficult to make a mistake here..... I was going to say you couldn't but I've known a couple people that would plug the male and female together off the igniter, I'll assume that would be bad to do. The light output is amazing on these things, I'm sold from now on and a life long customer of Sharp HID! Thanks again for the great deal and awesome service.6000K in the low beam and driving lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 hey i've been reading up about the HID's messing with the computer sensor that tells you you have a light out due to the lower wattage the bulbs puts out. I'm assuming the OEM bulbs are at 55w. So if i purchase the 55w set, it shouldnt set off any warning lights correct?This is not correct. Only the newer Volvos cause issues and we have fixes available. 35w or 55w kits both work but a 55w kit will not solve the issue alone. HIDs use power differently that halogen bulbs and a 55w HID kit still uses less power than halogen bulb. What kind of car do you have?Regards, JohnI got my kits today! These things are honestly plug and play, anyone worrying about doing this on their own should stop worrying. Both kits were packed nice and the instructions were a little weird to me but I'm a typical guy so the book usually doesn't get opened anyway. You remove your old bulb, install the new bulb, one end of the igniter plugs into the stock headlight plug, the other 2 wires plug into the bulb. Both wires have a male and female so it would be very difficult to make a mistake here..... I was going to say you couldn't but I've known a couple people that would plug the male and female together off the igniter, I'll assume that would be bad to do. The light output is amazing on these things, I'm sold from now on and a life long customer of Sharp HID! Thanks again for the great deal and awesome service.6000K in the low beam and driving lightsThank you for posting! Those pictures are great! I'm pleased the install went well especially in the fog lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibim Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 John, can you give me a price on some 3000k H1s (fogs) shipped to Fl, (joseph). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick s70 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thank you for posting! Those pictures are great! I'm pleased the install went well especially in the fog lights.The kits worked out great and the install was so simple. I could see how the jumper harness for the original plug to the ballast could confuse someone but once you lay it out and look at everything it all falls into place. I posted the link on the BMW and Mustang boards I'm always on and I know a few people have ordered kits. I think I'll have to look into the harnesses that eliminate the light warning, its not too annoying though. Thanks again, I'm beyond happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 John, can you give me a price on some 3000k H1s (fogs) shipped to Fl, (joseph). Thankshttp://sharphid.com/aug08sale.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 The kits worked out great and the install was so simple. I could see how the jumper harness for the original plug to the ballast could confuse someone but once you lay it out and look at everything it all falls into place. I posted the link on the BMW and Mustang boards I'm always on and I know a few people have ordered kits. I think I'll have to look into the harnesses that eliminate the light warning, its not too annoying though. Thanks again, I'm beyond happy!What kind of car is giving you the bulb out warning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick s70 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 What kind of car is giving you the bulb out warning?94 BMW 540i. Its telling me the low beam and fog lights are out, the ones I put the HID's in. I'm not that worried about it, its been telling me I need to do my rear brakes for a few weeks so the bulb out message is a nice change :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Let me do a little research and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyhv Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 As discussed, Order completed & paid1xH7 5000K + HID computer bulb out warning harness Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thank you for your order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 5k or 6k for my stock 850 headlights? I cant wait! (Early B-day gift!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 On a red car either would look good - 6000K may look better! Light blue or white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW T5R Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hi John,Have not been able to get my rig on the lift (buddies car has taken it over) to pop out the fog light bulb to see what model/type it is. Any chance you can dig up the fog light bulb type on my 05 V70R? I want to make sure I get a set ordered before the sale ends. ThanksMitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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