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HID's & Factory Warranty

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Snoranger, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Nov 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    Snoranger

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    Does anyone know for sure if by installing HID's if it will void the factory warranty?
     
  2. Nov 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    it will not...
    that being said this is assuming you didnt overload a cirruit or improplery wire it up
     
  3. Nov 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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    i heard it voids any kind of warranty on the headlights. my buddy tried to take his truck in cuz the headlights were oxidizing, and they told him it was because had 55watt HID's in there that burn a hell of a lot hotter than stock. kinda sucks but arguing with the stealership is like :deadhorse:
     
  4. Nov 13, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    its possible......^^^^^
    havent happened to me and i have been running hids 55w for 2 years
     
  5. Nov 13, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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    i completely agree it is possible. just sucks anyways. then again HID's are intended for glass projectors so, unless u do a retrofit(for first gens) or buy some projectors, ur kinda SOL. what kelvin do u have?
     
  6. Nov 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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    If the aftermarket part caused the failure, they will not warranty the damage (with pretty much everything).

    You could put some Osram 70/65W bulbs in there (1300/2000 lumens) instead of blinding everyone else on the road. :)
     
  8. Nov 13, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    or do a proper retrofit and power it with 55w!!!!! LOL

     
  9. Nov 13, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    I've heard that the 55w HID's get too hot and cause damage to the lens and/or housing...
     
  10. Nov 13, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    Not unless it is the direct cause of a problem that would otherwise be covered
     
  11. Nov 13, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    The lenses and housings can take a bit of heat, 55w is fine
     

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