HID Headlight Bulbs / HID Projector Retrofit

[pisgahlvr]

Let there be light!

 

[pisgahlvr]

Well thus far I haven't gotten any feedback on my above questions/comments, but I'll try again:

 

After installing the morimoto mopar low beam kit, I now have a check engine light. Can anyone offer any pointers on what the problem could be?

 

 

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[glioma]

After installing the morimoto mopar low beam kit, I now have a check engine light. Can anyone offer any pointers on what the problem could be?

 

 

 

Why not use a code reader and locate the error code, as a beginning?

[pisgahlvr]

 

Why not use a code reader and locate the error code, as a beginning?

 

Well, if I cannot determine what the problem is, then I will do that. But, I was hoping maybe someone who has experience installing this kit in their silverado might have some pointers. Perhaps someone has experienced this exact same problem and knows what the issue is? I'm 100% certain the CEL is related to my installation of the HID kit. So something is disconnected, or there is some other issue. Unfortunately, I have to wait until Monday to get on the phone with The Retrofit Source technical support.

[corwest]

 

Well, if I cannot determine what the problem is, then I will do that. But, I was hoping maybe someone who has experience installing this kit in their silverado might have some pointers. Perhaps someone has experienced this exact same problem and knows what the issue is? I'm 100% certain the CEL is related to my installation of the HID kit. So something is disconnected, or there is some other issue. Unfortunately, I have to wait until Monday to get on the phone with The Retrofit Source technical support.

try disconnecting your battery for a few minutes and see if it clears.

 

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[arkenzo]

It's probably the bulb out warning error code. Does your kit come with some BOW adapters to eliminate the kit?

[nevadaguy]

Well thus far I haven't gotten any feedback on my above questions/comments, but I'll try again:

 

After installing the morimoto mopar low beam kit, I now have a check engine light. Can anyone offer any pointers on what the problem could be?

 

 

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try disconnecting your battery for a few minutes and see if it clears.

 

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just like corwest said..disconnect the battery and wait 15 minutes. hope the check engine light resets.

[pisgahlvr]

So, hopped in the truck again this afternoon and now the check engine light is no longer there.

 

 

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[corwest]

So, hopped in the truck again this afternoon and now the check engine light is no longer there.

 

 

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Mine did this too when I put mine on. If I remember right I turned my ignition to the Acc to check the lights and I didn't have my MAF connected yet so I think that made the computer mad. Just unplugged the battery and it all reset. No issues since.

 

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[pisgahlvr]

Thanks guys. Still no check engine light on the way home tonight so I think we're good.

[Spurshot]

I took my truck on the first trip out of town this weekend. I went from L.A. down to Yuma for a dove shoot. Most of the trip down was in the dark. The lights got a good test on dark roads. I currently have a HID kit in OEM projectors. They definitely have adequate low beam lighting to the sides. My high beams trigger the extra LED lights and that worked great. It really burned a hole in the night. Having the circuit wired to shut off/turn on all the LED lights with the high beam switch is a great way to go. No fumbling around when oncoming traffic approaches. Just one natural movement to dim all the lights.

 

Im working on a set of projectors to retrofit to further enhance the low beams.

[peejaykay]

Anyone retrofit a FX-R 3" kit into a LT Silverado? I plan to do this and black out the reflectors. Looking for tips on cutting, if any, is required.

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Anyone retrofit a FX-R 3" kit into a LT Silverado? I plan to do this and black out the reflectors. Looking for tips on cutting, if any, is required.

I'd like to do the same

[Spurshot]

If you read this thread, you'll find a retro like you're asking about.

[peejaykay]

Read it. A dude replaced a Silverado headlamp assembly that had OEM projectors with FX-Rs, so he didn't cut anything nor talk about how that part of the procedure went. The electrical stuff doesn't phase me, it's the cutting and then mounting the new projector. My lamps are reflector housings, so I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to get the projectors to mount. Are the mounting holes standard and match up or will I also need to fabricate some kind of a mount?