Retrofit issues

[redrunner02]

Hey Guys,


So I'm having trouble establishing a strong connection for my retrofit headlights.
Sometimes when I turn on the headlights it won't come on until several attempts, does any one have any tips on how to get a good connection?

I try putting the u shaped metal everywhere to find a good solid spot but so far no good position yet, could it be that I need to clean the surface of the part I am connecting it to? It's not really dirty but who knows, thanks!

 

[Aelfwine]

Do you mean the ground? You do need a good ground. I connected mine to the chassis near the spot where the battery is connected. If you can't get a good connection try cleaning around it or take some of the paint off.

 

[zacattack20]

It could be something to do with your ballasts. Where did you get your kit from? TRS had an issue with some of their morimoto ballasts.

 

[redrunner02]

It could be something to do with your ballasts. Where did you get your kit from? TRS had an issue with some of their morimoto ballasts.

Yeah TRS, dang, you think I should get new ones?

 

[redrunner02]

Do you mean the ground? You do need a good ground. I connected mine to the chassis near the spot where the battery is connected. If you can't get a good connection try cleaning around it or take some of the paint off.

Yeah sorry, ground, I'm going to clean it and try it out

 

[A.Wilson013]

Do the ballasts work everytime outside of the truck? With the little tester wires TRS sent you?

 

[BrianSD_42]

So I'm having trouble establishing a strong connection for my retrofit headlights.
Sometimes when I turn on the headlights it won't come on until several attempts, does any one have any tips on how to get a good connection?

I try putting the u shaped metal everywhere to find a good solid spot

Ahhhhh WTF. :spy:

A couple of questions will help solve this.

1. what brand projectors do you have?
2. what brand wiring harness do you have?

The harness will have a ground (like everything else in a circuit) but I can't tell what you are talking about in the statement above.