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DDM HID install on my 9 - unsuccessful

Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Question DDM HID install on my 9 - unsuccessful

Im trying to research wtf could be going on, as I just installed the DDM kit on my 9 and both refuse to fire. Theres no humming, no buzzing that im used to having with these kits. Ive had the same kit on both of my bikes without problems.

55w slim kit

I can hear the relay sounding, can I.. upgrade that?
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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On my HID kit (not DDM) I had to reverse the plug to get it to work
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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thanks, ill try that
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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thank you sir, that definitely worked
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Lol beat me to it. I have had this happen on 10+ kits... Not sure why they can't get the negative a positive right...
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Had to do that with my wife's kit on her Subaru
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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yup, same here... the old school zack morris sized ones seem to be normal tho
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by prowakeskater
Im trying to research wtf could be going on, as I just installed the DDM kit on my 9 and both refuse to fire. Theres no humming, no buzzing that im used to having with these kits. Ive had the same kit on both of my bikes without problems.

55w slim kit

I can hear the relay sounding, can I.. upgrade that?

+1

I was like wtf also. I had installed everything properly but yet no light just the dang click lol. Went thru and read my Aftermarket HID Ballast instructions; guess what, the plugs have polarity LMFAO. This happened to me long time ago too bud, so I feel ya.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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a little off topic but i need to change my bulbs on mine .... how bright are the 8k's on the ddm? cause mine right now cant see S*&T and ive seen halogens brighter then mine! even my fogs are dull and those are 3k...
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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4300k-5000k will give you the brightest light. 8k will reduce visibility
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 05:54 AM
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but look ricerriffic purple.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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I swear I get blinded at least once a week driving home by a corrolla type s with aero kit and 9ks lol
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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I've had 2 set of these on my 08 r1. They still work flawlessly. After 4 years of riding, a 960 mile roadtrip these lasted. I may toss 1 set in myfoglights.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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I wish I would have gone with 5000k
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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I've had nothing buy good luck with DDM tuning. I actually just purchased two sets of 55w 5000k for my headlights and fog lights.
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