HID Question

[jgruberman]

Hey all, got a new truck... First Dodge too. Had a question about putting in some HIDs... I was curious if Ican just put any kit in or if I need something special. I was doing some reading in this forum and see some mentions of specific kits, but didn't know if I was limited to those... Or I can just use any 'ole HID kit with ballast. Thanks!

 

[Rzrman328]

The 15's have been known to have issues with most hid kits as of now.

There's a couple places workin on a fix right now for it.

 

[jgruberman]

The 15's have been known to have issues with most hid kits as of now.

There's a couple places workin on a fix right now for it.

Thanks for the heads up! What is the issue?

 

[Rzrman328]

Something with the canbus setup I'm guessing.

 

[1500ram12]

Retroshop and enlight both have a kit for the 2015's. Something with the computer/canbus is a bit different in the 15's. Dodge/ram has always been finicky about adding hid's. Neither are cheap. Both I believe are $200+

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[jgruberman]

So I'm guessing that means I can't just buy an HID kit and include an anti flicker unit or get specific canbus ballasts?

Something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPJDSAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_AiYiwb23SH48D Kensun High Performance AC HID Xenon "Canbus" Conversion Kit with built-in Warning Canceller & Anti-Flicker - H7 - 6000K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPJDSAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_AiYiwb23SH48D

 

[jgruberman]

Retroshop and enlight both have a kit for the 2015's. Something with the computer/canbus is a bit different in the 15's. Dodge/ram has always been finicky about adding hid's. Neither are cheap. Both I believe are $200+

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200 like... 600 for low, high, and fogs?

 

[1500ram12]

200 like... 600 for low, high, and fogs?

To do all, possibly. I have read on another forum that a few were able to add a 50W 6Ohm resistor in line with the drivers side for fogs (maybe highs) and up to this point have had no problems.

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[jgruberman]

To do all, possibly. I have read on another forum that a few were able to add a 50W 6Ohm resistor in line with the drivers side for fogs (maybe highs) and up to this point have had no problems.

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Ouch... That's pretty harsh. Guess time to look into some better quality bulbs at least... Hate that factory yellow headlight color

 

[Mauzz]

Ouch... That's pretty harsh. Guess time to look into some better quality bulbs at least... Hate that factory yellow headlight color

I hear ya, I've been looking for new lights since I got the truck. I think eventually i will just do HID low beams from Enlight or Retroshop and call it good.

 

[jgruberman]

Well I'm an Amazon Prime member and have no problem returning things so I went ahead and bought a set ANYWAY for the sake of science. I also bought a relay harness and a set of resistors inline with the wiring. They will arrive today and I'll install them and post results back. To be honest, from what I've read here, they won't work. BUT I figured it was worth a try just in case. Fingers crossed, will let you know!

 

[Mauzz]

Lol! I couldn't take it anymore either and just ordered the kit from Jeremy at Retroshop. I sent him an email with a question at 10:40 and got a response at 10:45 another round of questions and I had my order placed by 11:00. Hard to beat service like that! I'll post some comparison pics when I get them installed.

 

[Brenroo]

The guy that owned my truck before me had put some in. I had the dealership take them out as well as all the LED's in the inside of the cab. The never worked right. Would come on when the doors opened but didnt work when i tried to turn them on. The LED's would light up the TPMS light on the dash when ever the lights turned on. Dont know if they where a cheap set or what.

 

[jgruberman]

Well I'm an Amazon Prime member and have no problem returning things so I went ahead and bought a set ANYWAY for the sake of science. I also bought a relay harness and a set of resistors inline with the wiring. They will arrive today and I'll install them and post results back. To be honest, from what I've read here, they won't work. BUT I figured it was worth a try just in case. Fingers crossed, will let you know!

Well my experiment worked and now I have 55w HIDs with no flicker or any adverse issues to report.

 

[jgruberman]

Here is my write up:
www.ramforum.com/f75/my_hid_install_under_%24100_pics-75330/

 

[CMil527]

nice job... keep us posted as to any issues!