Help with install of HID lights...I have a question

[FFRAY16]

I recently installed the hid conversion kit on my 2002 Passat wagon. My question is, should they flicker when you first turn them on? I really enjoy them, the light output is awesome. I will be installing the driving lights soon. The install was easy all plugs were only able to go one way due to their size and shape. The instructions stated that they would flicker if a good ground was not made, but I think the ground I have is good(its a direct plug in to the factory harness) I just dont know if what is happening to me is normal since it is an aftermarket conversion. So far it only happens on turn on. Any help is welcome. Thanks in advance.

[92UrS4]

Is this the VVME kit?

[jayryan]

Mine occasionally flicker once but then remain on.

[FFRAY16]

It is the VME kit and they do stay on and only flicker at turn on. Is that normal for the VME kit.

[92UrS4]

There are a bunch of UrS4 owners running this kit, I will try and ping them. I haven't had the time to order my kit yet, I know most are very satisfied with it. How long dot hey flicker for? Is it just once? Or do they flicker for like a few seconds?

Also, does outside temp seem to impact the amount of flickering at all?

[FFRAY16]

I just installed last night....they only flicker as they are turned on a second or so like a flourescent bulb. Other than that I think they are awesome.

[FFRAY16]

Also, as I was looking to order my kits I found the same kits from the same maufactuer on Ebay for considerabley less than what they were selling for on their website.

[92UrS4]

Yes, but did you include shipping with that? I have heard the same, but I think you may net the same once they ding you on the eBay shipping and handling. However, I may be wrong.

Good to note those for others looking to get the kit.

As for the flickering, I guess I wouldn't entirely be surprised if they flicker when they are first fired up. Probably the ballasts firing up since they are basically amplifying I think.

[FFRAY16]

That sounds reasonable , I was just worried about not having lights all of a sudden. As far as the purchase from Ebay, even with the shipping it was less than from the website. The website offers no assistance with forums for questions or install pics, so why not save some money and go Ebay. Just my opinion though.

[92UrS4]

Thanks for the tip!

I would keep an eye on the flickering and see if it gets worse. It is possible something in the ballasts is not 100%. If it were a ground, you would probably have it while driving down the road.

[FFRAY16]

I will thanks for the help................

[FFRAY16]

After a couple of days (nights) use the flickering has gone away.

[92UrS4]

Sweet, maybe it was kind of a burn in or something.

[Eric18T]

after reading about the issues with the VvME kit i ended up getting a kit from Retro Solutions. They were more $ than VVMe but they actually e-mail you back when you have a question and the quality has been very good. No flicker, quick startup, no issues, no warning lights. I only put in a 3k 55w kit in my fog lights since my car came with the HID headlights anyways.

[ogstiff]

i just installed this kit and i have one bad ballast can anybody help me out

[92UrS4]

Are you sure the ballast is bad? I've heard lots of kits have the ground backwards. If that makes sense.

[ogstiff]

Are you sure the ballast is bad? I've heard lots of kits have the ground backwards. If that makes sense.

im pretty sure its straight i will give it another go tomorrow

[92UrS4]

And by backwards I meant reversed...sorry.