HID Headlight Diagnosis and Repair
I really enjoy my new HID headlight kit but during the installation I had a small problem, one of the high beams wasn’t working. This video shows the process I went through in order to determine the cause of this failure. HID’s can be ‘delicate’ so you may need to use this information at some point. My friends at Motorfiend were more than willing to send me some new parts so that I could complete the repair.
Motorfiend: http://www.motorfiend.com
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HID Headlight Installation video:
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Tools:
8000K HID kit used in the video:
8,000K HID Kits – MOTORFIEND
Motorfiend sells quality HID headlight conversion kits for your car in a wide range of colors and bulbs sizes.
Automatic Center Punch:
Lisle 30280 Automatic Center Punch 5-1/2″ Long
Automatic action fires to create a dimple when downward pressure is applied. No hammer is needed. Works on metal, plastic, wood and other materials. Pressure can be varied by turning the knurled knob. Hardened tool steel tip is replaceable. Length 5 1/2″.
Universal drill bit:
Titan Tools 16501 Step Drill Bit 13 Sizes
Step Drill Bit , High Speed Steel Finish, Fully Ground with Titanium Finish, Drill Multiple Sizes with One Bit, 13 Hole Sizes
Universal drill bit #2:
Irwin 10234CB Unibit Step Drill Bit 12 Hole (3/16″-7/8″)
Unibit Step Drill Bit, Cobalt HSS, 3/16″ to 7/8″, 12 Hole Sizes, 3/8″ Shank IRWIN Unibit Cobalt is made of high speed steel, this step drill bit will last longer in the toughest of materials. Best suited for maintenance and repair work. 6X Longer life vs. the competition. M35 grade Cobalt HSS.
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