problems with projector headlights & HID - HondaClub.com

JCool · 09-11-2007, 09:35 PM

Ok well I finaly was able to get Projector headlights in my 06 civic with HIDs but im having a broblem with the headlight beam and the only thing that i can thing is the problem is that the HID bulb is not in far enough. the way that I can discribe what I see is I get light on eather side of the car but not in the middle were I need it the most. I just got the headlights installed Yesterday and I work and not sure when I can take my car in the shop. Also the headlights say (IMPORTANT: These headlights are originally designed to work with halogen bulbs. With some of these models, HID Xenon bulbs may be oversized (1-3mm) and may require professional modifications to fit into these headlights. We are not responsible for any technical issues or damages to these products.) I'm not sure of the broblem and could use help thanks. NOTE I tryed to add a pic but Im having problems.

**EyesofFreedom** · 09-12-2007, 01:30 AM

I had the same problem with my projectors and just had to go with sylvania silverstar halogens...bright and blue tinted!

JCool · 09-12-2007, 05:36 AM

Well the reason that I put Projectors in was to finish of the HID look and know I might have to go back to Halogens. I don't know what I'm going to do.

Atoche · 09-12-2007, 11:35 AM

I installed projectors on my car, and it was a witch to get them all aimed up properly. If you put on sun glasses (to help you stare into the headlights) you can see how the projector element is lined up. I had to manipulate the projector directly with my hand on the back of the light, after "forcing" the bulb to the desired position within the lenz, I then used the factory adjusting knob to tighten and allign everyting.

After about a week I had them alligned so that I liked them, and so that my LOW beams did not blind oncomming drivers....

JCool · 09-12-2007, 08:49 PM

Im just disappointed. Im taking the car to a Dealership and see if they can aline the headlights. If not I'm going back to the factory assembly its not worth it, there dimmer than Halogen.

**EyesofFreedom** · 09-12-2007, 09:05 PM

They may seem that way but if you can get them aligned you will see a huge difference.

JCool · 09-12-2007, 10:58 PM

I hope I've spent enough $ on this problem, I will say they look good & I'm sorry I can't get a pic yet to show you.

**EyesofFreedom** · 09-13-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCool

I hope I've spent enough $ on this problem

HA HA...sometimes it is the cars that drive us......crazy!

JCool · 09-17-2007, 05:47 PM

Well sad to say it but the projectors are out and factory are now back in.

**EyesofFreedom** · 09-18-2007, 08:36 PM

Man...sorry to hear that.

So why did you decide to yank them?

09-11-2007, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
JCool Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 65	problems with projector headlights & HID Ok well I finaly was able to get Projector headlights in my 06 civic with HIDs but im having a broblem with the headlight beam and the only thing that i can thing is the problem is that the HID bulb is not in far enough. the way that I can discribe what I see is I get light on eather side of the car but not in the middle were I need it the most. I just got the headlights installed Yesterday and I work and not sure when I can take my car in the shop. Also the headlights say (IMPORTANT: These headlights are originally designed to work with halogen bulbs. With some of these models, HID Xenon bulbs may be oversized (1-3mm) and may require professional modifications to fit into these headlights. We are not responsible for any technical issues or damages to these products.) I'm not sure of the broblem and could use help thanks. NOTE I tryed to add a pic but Im having problems. __________________ Last edited by JCool; 09-11-2007 at 09:42 PM.

09-12-2007, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,096	I had the same problem with my projectors and just had to go with sylvania silverstar halogens...bright and blue tinted! __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

09-12-2007, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
JCool Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 65	Well the reason that I put Projectors in was to finish of the HID look and know I might have to go back to Halogens. I don't know what I'm going to do. __________________

09-12-2007, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Atoche Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio United States Posts: 59	I installed projectors on my car, and it was a witch to get them all aimed up properly. If you put on sun glasses (to help you stare into the headlights) you can see how the projector element is lined up. I had to manipulate the projector directly with my hand on the back of the light, after "forcing" the bulb to the desired position within the lenz, I then used the factory adjusting knob to tighten and allign everyting. After about a week I had them alligned so that I liked them, and so that my LOW beams did not blind oncomming drivers.... __________________ "I may be a geek, but it pays for the car!"

09-12-2007, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
JCool Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 65	Im just disappointed. Im taking the car to a Dealership and see if they can aline the headlights. If not I'm going back to the factory assembly its not worth it, there dimmer than Halogen. __________________

09-12-2007, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,096	They may seem that way but if you can get them aligned you will see a huge difference. __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

09-12-2007, 10:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
JCool Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 65	I hope I've spent enough $ on this problem, I will say they look good & I'm sorry I can't get a pic yet to show you. __________________

09-17-2007, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
JCool Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 65	Well sad to say it but the projectors are out and factory are now back in. __________________

09-18-2007, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,096	Man...sorry to hear that. So why did you decide to yank them? __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

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