Do 55w HID's flicker?

USMC_Ram909 · Mar 26, 2017

So from what I understand the 35w HiD kits don't pull enough power causing the flicker in the headlights. Will the 55w kits work fine then without the resistor harnesses?

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mpress2570 · Mar 26, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
So from what I understand the 35w HiD kits don't pull enough power causing the flicker in the headlights. Will the 55w kits work fine then without the resistor harnesses?

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It's not the power that's the problem. The rams run off a canbus system. Not having canbus ballast will cause all sorts of problems like warning lights flickering not firing.

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Sir John · Mar 26, 2017

Not sure where you heard that. Lots of guys are running 35w kits without any problems. Me included.

USMC_Ram909 · Mar 26, 2017

Sob I pulled the trigger on a 35w kit off amazon and of course they flicker so now I'm stuck and of course I broke the old oem light bulb too

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mpress2570 · Mar 26, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
Sob I pulled the trigger on a 35w kit off amazon and of course they flicker so now I'm stuck and of course I broke the old oem light bulb too

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Your choice of a kit is your issue. Try to send them back and get a name brand kit. I highly recommend morimoto. Although they're expensive when it comes to hids you can spare no expense. You definitely get what you pay for.

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BEAST19 · Mar 27, 2017

mpress2570 said:
Your choice of a kit is your issue. Try to send them back and get a name brand kit. I highly recommend morimoto. Although they're expensive when it comes to hids you can spare no expense. You definitely get what you pay for.

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Go with opt-7 brand led! Those hids don't work well with our trucks

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mpress2570 · Mar 27, 2017

[email protected] said:
Go with opt-7 brand led! Those hids don't work well with our trucks

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No led technology is not quite there yet and are better suited for cars with light housings specifically designed for led. Although led lights might appear brighter, they in reality have less usable light. Although hid is more expensive they still have more usable light in a projector housing with trucks like mine who have them

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USMC_Ram909 · Mar 27, 2017

So for mine, dual headlights, what is good? Should I just stay with halogens?

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mpress2570 · Mar 27, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
So for mine, dual headlights, what is good? Should I just stay with halogens?

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I can't say for dual halogens leds might actually be better in that case. But you will have to really do your research and find an led that best matches halogen light distribution

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BEAST19 · Mar 27, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
So for mine, dual headlights, what is good? Should I just stay with halogens?

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I can tell you from experience with my 2015 ram . Opt-7 led flux beam headlights . They don't flicker , they are reliable, and much brighter than the stock garbage lol I use opt 7 led for my fogs too ! Good luck! No luck for me with hids . Been there done that. Nothing but problems and ultimately a waste of money

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mpress2570 · Mar 27, 2017

[email protected] said:
I can tell you from experience with my 2015 ram . Opt-7 led flux beam headlights . They don't flicker , they are reliable, and much brighter than the stock garbage lol I use opt 7 led for my fogs too ! Good luck! No luck for me with hids . Been there done that. Nothing but problems and ultimately a waste of money

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Hmm. I have yet to have any hid issues with any of my vehicles

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0212353 · Mar 27, 2017

If you need anything HID, hit me up.

We've been selling Ram HID kits for 7 years now, and have worked with our suppliers to get the best goodies for the Ram platform (we sell Morimoto HIDs)

RetroShop.us - Custom Lighting

Or to reach me directly - [email protected] or 314-669-4437

TY!

Rzrman328 · Mar 27, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
So for mine, dual headlights, what is good? Should I just stay with halogens?

I have the 55w morimoto hid kit from retroshop and yes, pricy, but it has worked great.

Our 12's aren't nearly as problematic with Hids as the 15+ are.

BEAST19 · Mar 27, 2017

mpress2570 said:
Hmm. I have yet to have any hid issues with any of my vehicles

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Probably cuz I have a 2015 the canbus system is pretty touchy.

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mpress2570 · Mar 27, 2017

[email protected] said:
Probably cuz I have a 2015 the canbus system is pretty touchy.

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I have a 2017. No issues

mpress2570 · Mar 27, 2017

[email protected] said:
Probably cuz I have a 2015 the canbus system is pretty touchy.

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I also have hids on my charger with no issues

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USMC_Ram909 · Apr 5, 2017

I ended up ordering the morimotos thru Jeremy thanks for all of the input. Another question though does anyone by chance know if the newer cherokees 2014, have the same flicker issue or just the rams?

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iam_canadian22 · Apr 6, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
I ended up ordering the morimotos thru Jeremy thanks for all of the input. Another question though does anyone by chance know if the newer cherokees 2014, have the same flicker issue or just the rams?

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The new cherokees are worse then the rams, morimoto gave up on trying to get something to work. I know xenon depot makes a kit that works in it and I just ordered a kit for my wifes cherokee from the auto led group, they also have a kit that works that doesnt require an extra harness.

Teknoracer · Apr 6, 2017

USMC_Ram909 said:
So for mine, dual headlights, what is good? Should I just stay with halogens?

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Checkout www.headlightrevolution.com they have both led and hid kits tested and proven to work with the newer trucks. Just ordered the led kits for my quads and fogs

USMC_Ram909 · Apr 7, 2017

iam_canadian22 said:
The new cherokees are worse then the rams, morimoto gave up on trying to get something to work. I know xenon depot makes a kit that works in it and I just ordered a kit for my wifes cherokee from the auto led group, they also have a kit that works that doesnt require an extra harness.

Do you have a link for the ones you ordered for your wife's Cherokee?

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