Dash lights go out when headlights turn on.

puffer · 07-21-2010, 02:32 PM

I have recently been having some issues when I turn my headlights on. The headlights and the dash go dark for a second or two, then turn on.
Im afraid one day, they won't turn back on.
Is this a sign of a weak battery, or are the halogen to xenon conversion kit form e90 andy messing up my car?

Thanks,

MusclezMarinara · 07-21-2010, 03:24 PM

conversion kit may be conflicting or causing a short

JuppiOne · 07-21-2010, 03:33 PM

could be a incompatible or incorrect ballast, since HID requires much larger amount of current to operate, could be the ballast is taking a bit of time to charge up and during that brief second, the dash light do not get enough current to lid up?

puffer · 07-26-2010, 01:40 PM

hmm, thanks for the info. I guess i will have to continue to keep an eye on this problem and hope it doesn't cause any problems.

cb1111 · 07-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Return it to stock to see if the problem goes away (it will.) You can then contact the light manufacturer and ask them how to fix it - good luck with that.

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puffer Private 22 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i N51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Dash lights go out when headlights turn on. I have recently been having some issues when I turn my headlights on. The headlights and the dash go dark for a second or two, then turn on. Im afraid one day, they won't turn back on. Is this a sign of a weak battery, or are the halogen to xenon conversion kit form e90 andy messing up my car? Thanks,
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MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	conversion kit may be conflicting or causing a short
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JuppiOne Captain 25 Rep 691 Posts Drives: everyone crazy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MO iTrader: (4)	could be a incompatible or incorrect ballast, since HID requires much larger amount of current to operate, could be the ballast is taking a bit of time to charge up and during that brief second, the dash light do not get enough current to lid up?
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puffer Private 22 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i N51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	hmm, thanks for the info. I guess i will have to continue to keep an eye on this problem and hope it doesn't cause any problems.
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07-26-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Return it to stock to see if the problem goes away (it will.) You can then contact the light manufacturer and ask them how to fix it - good luck with that.
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