Topic: HID Xenon Kit 9006 6000K Yukon Tahoe Silverado Envoy

[bluedevil]

Heres another one for $89.00 but this one is 6000k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-Xenon-Kit-9006-6000K-Yukon-Tahoe-Silverado-Envoy_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ009QQitemZ190071370425QQrdZ1

[KY_BOB]

Dang, that's cheap.  Does anyone have these?  If so can you give a review of them?

[Strobin]

Such low prices makes me think twice about them, but then again the prices keep getting cheaper the longer they've been out, I'll probably go with the other ebay HID kit that there's a thread about instead.

[KY_BOB]

Such low prices makes me think twice about them,

Yea, me too.  I'm going to hold off.  I figure it won't be too long that there will be cheap kits at Autozone.  If they screw up, take them back.

[RoarinRow]

Dang, that's cheap.  Does anyone have these?  If so can you give a review of them?

very cheap.  might be worth the risk since they're normally about 300 bucks or so   

[pondfly]

I took the risk and ordered a pair.  As soon as I get them in I'll give you all a report.

[bluedevil]

I took the risk and ordered a pair.  As soon as I get them in I'll give you all a report.

Sweet!  Make new thread in the lighting section and let us know :thumb:

I almost ordered a set but i place a bid on something else and im high bidder right now with 11 hrs left.

[Strobin]

I took the risk and ordered a pair.  As soon as I get them in I'll give you all a report.

Way to take one for the team. :thumb: Karma for ya.  I'll end up taking the risk on the other ebay set and give feedback on those.

[bluedevil]

I took the risk and ordered a pair.  As soon as I get them in I'll give you all a report.

Way to take one for the team. :thumb: Karma for ya.  I'll end up taking the risk on the other ebay set and give feedback on those.

I almost bought the other ones as well but like i said on my previous post.

[KY_BOB]

I took the risk and ordered a pair.  As soon as I get them in I'll give you all a report.

Good deal!  :thumb: I'll be watching for your review of them.

[pondfly]

Well got the email from fed ex today.  Went out next day and should get on the 24th.

[pondfly]

Got them this afternoon  ;D.  Brought them to the firehouse to install.  While installing I must have had a black cloud over me.  First the retaining clip for the bulbs is cracked (no big deal-glue it).  Second, the reflector on the DS also snapped, Ok guess it's a signal to find replacement since they must be getting brittle.  I kept pushing to see what the end effect was and.........    Nothing.   So, I double checked the wiring and everything is right, but no LED on the ballast.  So I just sent an email to the seller to see what they can suggest.  If anyone has a line on a DS headlight let me know other wise I'll order one this weekend.  I'll keep everyone updated.

[bluedevil]

Got them this afternoon  ;D.  Brought them to the firehouse to install.  While installing I must have had a black cloud over me.  First the retaining clip for the bulbs is cracked (no big deal-glue it).  Second, the reflector on the DS also snapped, Ok guess it's a signal to find replacement since they must be getting brittle.  I kept pushing to see what the end effect was and.........    Nothing.   So, I double checked the wiring and everything is right, but no LED on the ballast.  So I just sent an email to the seller to see what they can suggest.  If anyone has a line on a DS headlight let me know other wise I'll order one this weekend.  I'll keep everyone updated.

I didnt get your post.  Did you mean the new HID setup didnt work?

[Strobin]

Uh oh,

[pondfly]

So far no luck.  No ignition of the tubes whatsoever.

[bluedevil]

So far no luck.  No ignition of the tubes whatsoever.

RoarinRow had this issue too and i think it had the leads backwards or some sort.

Try this thread:  http://www.avalanchestyle.com/forum/index.php?topic=3519.50

[Strobin]

So far no luck.  No ignition of the tubes whatsoever.

Try flipping the oem bulb connector and plugging it into the ballast like that?

[Strobin]

So far no luck.  No ignition of the tubes whatsoever.

RoarinRow had this issue too and i think it had the leads backwards or some sort.

Try this thread:  http://www.avalanchestyle.com/forum/index.php?topic=3519.50

Same issue I had.

[pondfly]

I'll give it a try tomorrow.  Too tired from the call I just got back from.

[pondfly]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue.  All together I can't complain.  It really is a simple plug and play install for the system.  As compared to some of my other wiring jobs this is a cake walk.

[bluedevil]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue.  All together I can't complain.  It really is a simple plug and play install for the system.  As compared to some of my other wiring jobs this is a cake walk.

Before you start cuttin',i suggest you read thru the other thread cuz i didnt finish reading it.

Make sure you dont have left over cables/wires like Ro' did :thumb:

[Strobin]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue. 

That's what I did and it worked on my McCulloch kit, don't know if these are designed the same way (actually it probably will work since this seems to only be an issue with GM vehicles, something about the ground being reveresed)

Looking at pic of what's on the auction . . .doesn't even look like you would have to cut anything(i may be wrong), just turn the connector, unless there's something there stopping you from fully connecting it.

[RoarinRow]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue.  All together I can't complain.  It really is a simple plug and play install for the system.  As compared to some of my other wiring jobs this is a cake walk.

Before you start cuttin',i suggest you read thru the other thread cuz i didnt finish reading it.

Make sure you dont have left over cables/wires like Ro' did :thumb:

yeah, stupid Ro!       you'd think you wouldn't need it by the look of the connectors   

[Strobin]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue.  All together I can't complain.  It really is a simple plug and play install for the system.  As compared to some of my other wiring jobs this is a cake walk.

Before you start cuttin',i suggest you read thru the other thread cuz i didnt finish reading it.

Make sure you dont have left over cables/wires like Ro' did :thumb:

yeah, stupid Ro!       you'd think you wouldn't need it by the look of the connectors  

That was funny how it had us stumped.

[RoarinRow]

So, If I'm reading it right on the other post it appears to be that if I reverse the connector by cutting the tab it should fix the issue.  All together I can't complain.  It really is a simple plug and play install for the system.  As compared to some of my other wiring jobs this is a cake walk.

Before you start cuttin',i suggest you read thru the other thread cuz i didnt finish reading it.

Make sure you dont have left over cables/wires like Ro' did :thumb:

yeah, stupid Ro!       you'd think you wouldn't need it by the look of the connectors  

That was funny how it had us stumped.

yup, there was no way I could have figured that out my own for sure.   :o

[pondfly]

You were all right.  Didn't need to cut, just flipped.  All I can say is Wow.  In essence a 20 minute job of minimal skills.  My total time was about 2 hours since I had to epoxy the reflector back into the light.  I've got pics, but I'm a little behind on how to post, so maybe the link to my snapfish account might count.

http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=150295861/PictureID=2864285741/a=16058170_16058170/t_=16058170

[Strobin]

That's great that it worked out for ya. :thumb:

[bluedevil]

You da man Pondfly!!!   

Man! i cant wait to get mine.

[Strobin]

Hey pondfly i was reading on TOS and saw that your passenger HID won't kick on all the time.  Mine does this too, here is what you do: Every time you turn off AV or before you start it up the next time, engage the e-brake and then start the AV, after you start it release the e-brake and your HID's should kick on. 

[bluedevil]

Hey pondfly i was reading on TOS and saw that your passenger HID won't kick on all the time.  Mine does this too, here is what you do: Every time you turn off AV or before you start it up the next time, engage the e-brake and then start the AV, after you start it release the e-brake and your HID's should kick on. 

Umm,whats the e-brake got to do with the HID's?

[Strobin]

Hey pondfly i was reading on TOS and saw that your passenger HID won't kick on all the time.  Mine does this too, here is what you do: Every time you turn off AV or before you start it up the next time, engage the e-brake and then start the AV, after you start it release the e-brake and your HID's should kick on. 

Umm,whats the e-brake got to do with the HID's?

When the e-brake is engaged it won't turn the lights on until you release it.  And the reason one of the HID's won't kick on is because it's fighting the engine for juice when you go to start the AV and the engine will win that one. So engaging the e-brake-trick will give the HID's a better chances of lighting. 

There may also be another way to bypass the whole e-brake trick but I have to install it first and see if it does work.  There is a relay setup that the member I got used HID ballasts from gave me.  So I'll let you guys know next time I have the AV taken apart so I can install it.

[pondfly]

Yes that is what I'm doing.  But a couple of times I just had to do a quick flick to strike.  I was already thinking relay, but when it gets warmer.

[Strobin]

Yes that is what I'm doing.  But a couple of times I just had to do a quick flick to strike.  I was already thinking relay, but when it gets warmer.

The one that the member sent me was from Xenonking.com and it's about $40 . . . it's specific to the bulb.  Will post my results when I install it

[bluedevil]

I just learned something new. :thumb:

[pondfly]

Update  About a month and a half later, no problems with the lights, and love them.  When it finally gets warmer and my spine is back to normal I'm going to clean up the install and throw in the relay to make the PS strike a little more reliable.  Definately worth the money.

Also the replacement bulbs are $41 shipped.

[Strobin]

Also the replacement bulbs are $41 shipped.

Is that for the pair? Because that's an awesome price, and the good thing is I can use these bulbs with my McCulloch ballasts.

[pondfly]

Each, and I was wrong on the price.  It's $40 Shipped.

[Strobin]

Each, and I was wrong on the price.  It's $40 Shipped.

Still not bad, it's $160 a pair from the site i got my original HID's in AV from . . . for the price of a new pair of bulbs there I can buy a whole new system on ebay