Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the advantages
of having a Xenon
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting system?
There are three main advantages to installing an HID system in your
vehicle.
1) An HID bulb produces roughly 3 times more
lumens
than a halogen bulb.
2) HID bulbs consume 30% less power than halogen bulbs.
3) With no filament
to vibrate and fatigue, HID bulbs last roughly 10 times longer than
halogen bulbs.
How do I find out
which HID kit to order?
The vehicle owner’s manual may tell you what type of bulb you
need however another place is on the bulb itself. The bulb type and
wattage should be printed or molded into the base. For a quick check
online try the Sylvania
Replacement chart.
What is the difference between genuine Xenon
HID lights and Xenon gas-filled bulbs?
High
Intensity Discharge (HID) lights have a glass chamber of
gas that replaces the filament of traditional halogen light bulbs. The
gas is ignited with an approximately 23,000 volt charge and stays illuminated
by a constant 12v source that is provided by a ballast which is connected
directly to your battery.
Cheap xenon-filled halogen bulbs do not use the same technology and
are tinted blue to give off a white light. They still have a filament
and produce less light output then standard halogen bulbs of the same
wattage.
Could I not just purchase a stronger watt
halogen bulb to get a brighter light?
Factory halogen bulbs operate at 55 watts. Using a higher wattage bulb
will produce more light but the output will still be dim compared to
a true HID system. If you choose to use higher wattage bulbs, you increase
the current draw on your entire electrical system and run the risk of
melting your factory wiring or harming the rest of your electrical system.
A true HID system runs at 35 watts while traditional halogen bulbs
are 55 watts. Even though XENON HID lamps draw less current, they produce
3 times the light output as the higher wattage halogen bulbs.
What does the HID conversion kit include?
The Mobile HID HID conversion kits are made from quality HID components
that are designed to meet stringent quality standards. Each kit comes
with all of the necessary components and hardware to install this system
into your vehicle.
-2 HID bulbs
-2 Ballasts
-1 Plug and play wiring harness with fuse and relay wired inline
-1 Easy to follow installation and wiring diagram.
These units are plug+play and will require no cutting of any wires
during installation.
Could I install the kit myself?
For anyone who is somewhat mechanically inclined, this installation
is considered "do-it-yourself". Our kits are ready to install
right-out-of-the-box and come with everything that you will need. We
also provide you a full set of easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions
to guide you.
What should I do if I touch the bulb?
Never touch the bulb glass with grease, oil, or your skin as oil from
your hands can shorten the life of the bulb. If you do touch the bulb,
remove these oils with alcohol and a very soft cotton cloth. HID bulbs
that are exposed to oils and grease will shatter and are not covered
under the 1-year warranty.
Can I switch back to my original halogen bulbs
after the HID conversion kit has been installed?
If need be, the entire kit can be removed and the original halogen bulbs
replaced within 20 minutes. The HID conversion kit can then be re-installed
into another vehicle that uses the same bulb size.
Will I lose the ability to use the High beams?
For vehicles using a single bulb H13 bulb for both low and high beam,
you will lose your high beam functionality. We offer bulbs that have
2 HID light sources built into one or bulbs that mechanically move the
HID light source to ensure your high beams function however these bulbs
need to be special ordered. Should your vehicle require a dual light
source kit and you do not see them available on our site, please contact
us for a special order.
Will DRL (daytime running lights) or Auto
Switch On affect the HID kit?
For vehicles with DRL that use the same bulb for both DRL and low beam
you will need to deactivate your DRL. DRL operate on reduced wattage
or fluctuating current levels. This will cause the HID system to flicker
and burn out prematurely. Please ensure that your OEM headlight harness
is providing a constant 12 volts to ensure that no damage will be caused
to the HID system.
The Auto Switch On will not affect the HID conversion kit or bulbs.
The lights will simply turn on just like your factory halogen bulbs
turned on before.
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