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muleears 09-14-2008 08:18 AM

Dumb question about xenons
 
When I turn on my xenons there is a flash as they come on, is this normal? Or are they supposed to come on and stay the same intensity?

RichardM98 09-14-2008 09:47 AM

Well, mine don't flash. They come on and slowly brighten over about 15-20 seconds.

Sounds like some voltage issue or maybe a bulb is getting ready to fail.:eek:

lowriderdog37 09-14-2008 10:03 AM

That's normal depending on the transformer.

cdplayer 09-14-2008 11:53 AM

Flash
 
You are seeing the result of the "ignitor" bringing your headlight to life.

lkchris 09-14-2008 06:40 PM

This is why all cars with HIDs have halogen lights for flashers (I don't mean turn signals).

G-Benz 09-15-2008 12:16 AM

HIDs use ballast resistors, similar to flourescent lights...so the turn-on behavior is also similar.


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