WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 There are aftermaket halogen projector headlights available for '07-'10 models as well. I think a couple of people on here have installed them for use with HID with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Bump, just wanted to see if anyone had any input on what is causing this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Russ, it really looks like your bulbs are not all the way forward and locked into place. You can always try another manufacturers bulbs to see if they help (they all use AMP connectors and are interchangeable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I was sure this time that they were in properly, I shaved down the tabs and the bulb seemingly went in with no problems. Either way I've already ordered the DDM 55w 5k kit and it just shipped today. I'm going to put that kit in with the morimoto harness and see if this fixes my problems. I'll post once that's installed and hopefully without any of these issues......... Thanks again all for your help! -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqoair Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't know about you guys, but the projection halogens are friggen bright. I constantly have people flashing me on the highway thinking I have my brights on. IF I installed HID's, I would have to lower them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't know about you guys, but the projection halogens are friggen bright. I constantly have people flashing me on the highway thinking I have my brights on. IF I installed HID's, I would have to lower them down. One drive down a dark two lane road will show you that the factory halogen projectors are not very bright at all. The reason you are "constantly" getting flashed is because your headlights are not aimed properly. It's really easy to lower them yourself or you could run it over to the closest Ford dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srulig94 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi, I just got a 2013 Sport. I want to put in HID's in the front, but my lights guy said I should find out if they are H11 or 9006, does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) They are 9006. Actually, they are HIR (9012) but 9006s fit (as will most 9005 bulbs). Edited February 11, 2013 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 So I finally got around to installing the DDM 9006 kit and three hours later I still can't get one of the bulbs in. I tried trimming and notching the tabs because I read that it helped some people and still nothing. I ended up breaking one of the tabs off and now have to order a new set of bulbs again. I used kc300's video and tried to insert the two top tabs and then push up to get the bottom tab to set but it would not go no matter what I did. Really frustrating and I had to go back to the stock halogens for now. Since I have to order new buls anyway, should I just give the DDM 9005's a shot since the 9006's didn't work for the life of me? I don't know what the difference is between the two but it seems weird that the two are interchangable. Why would there be two types that are that close to eachother? I'm starting to think that I'm just not desgined to have HID's.......... Thanks, -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Don't give up yet! Looks like Manish is having the same problem as you (with his '13 Edge), maybe you all can get together with candurin locally to get this figured out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I actually just noticed that KC300 had a revision to the bulb installation diagram from his video. The video says that you should put the top two tabs in first and then push the tabs up to clear the bottom tab. Another post says to insert the two large tabs near the bottom first and then push down to clear the smaller tab. Looking at the light itself it seems the layout of the bulb in the video is correct, but maybe I was having trouble because I was pushing up instead of pushing down? Attached is a picture where you can see both versions, can someone confirm which is correct?I still don't know if I should go with a 9006 or 9005 for the next set. I'm thinking of ordering both, if they both fit anyway this way I'll have back up bulbs. This way I'll save on shipping from DDM as well which is pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclellan83 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Don't feel bad i am having the same issue with my drivers side, passenger went in with no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Don't feel bad i am having the same issue with my drivers side, passenger went in with no problem at all. mclellan - It's nice to not be alone but so many people are having no problems at all. Are you using 9006's or 9005's? I just ordered a pair of both from DDM but probably won't have them until next week. I'm gonna try the 9005's first and see if I have more luck. I posted another topic, don't think it's related, but now I'm having problems with all of the lights on the drivers side. They don't seem to be getting full power. Just adds to the list of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclellan83 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 9006, i also am having problems from time to time with the drivers side firing dim then going out. But since i haven't been able to get it to seat what i think is totally correct it does not ever seem to match the passenger side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 The problem I'm having now is with the stock halogen and the rest of the driver side lights. Seems they are all connected and maybe the condensation is messing them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclellan83 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I recently noticed my drivers side has condensation s well, I'm going to have to silicone the grommets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Update: So I ordered a new DDM 55w 5k kit with both the 9005 & 9006 bulbs. Tried the 9005 bulbs and got them both installed with no problems!!!! Took about 5 minutes total which was fantastic. I also installed a Morimoto harness and can't wait until it gets dark to see what these babies look like. Already during the day they are brighter than the last kit I had installed so I'm hopeful for tonight. I'll post again later once it's dark. Thanks, -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmer Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Update: So I ordered a new DDM 55w 5k kit with both the 9005 & 9006 bulbs. Tried the 9005 bulbs and got them both installed with no problems!!!! Took about 5 minutes total which was fantastic. I also installed a Morimoto harness and can't wait until it gets dark to see what these babies look like. Already during the day they are brighter than the last kit I had installed so I'm hopeful for tonight. I'll post again later once it's dark. Thanks, -Russ Good to hear Rusty! Did you happen to compare the base's and tabs of the new 9005 and 9006 to see if they look different? I thought the only difference between the 9005 & 9006 halogen bulb was the connector being keyed and the 9006 bulb having the dark cap on the end of the bulb. I just might have to check my trucks HID's... Highs are 9005 and lows are 9006's... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hey Tim, I did compare them as I was curious why these worked flawlessly for some and the 9006's were being so troublesome. They looked identical to me, the tabs were the same size and thickness. I know the halogens have different wattage and the end cap that you mentioned but these didn't have any of that. I will also say that these HID's are freakin' awesome!! Super bright white light everywhere! Definitely worth the frustration that I went through and would recommend the 9005 bulbs to anyone who's having trouble with the 9006's. -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferd15 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) I installed a set of 6K ones from retro solutions, Night vision 35 watt ones and they are bright! Glad you got it sorted out though. I believe they were 9006s and I also had a hell of a time getting them in. I didn't dremel but with some time I got them in and never want to take them out!! Rusty you want to unload some of your ballast/lights??? PM me! I need to do my fogs. Edited June 14, 2013 by surferd15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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