matt_edm Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hey guys, I decided to post this solution to a problem I have been having with an after market HID kit I installed on my 2009 Ford Edge with daytime running lights. After I installed the aftermarket HID kit and the H11 relay harness I kept having problems with the daytime running lights and automatic headlights they would not turn on. I was forced to manually turn my lights on and off. I read that the daytime running lights only put 7 volts to the headlights and in my experience this 7 volts was not enough power to trip the relay in the H11 relay harness that turns on the HID ballasts. My solution was to use a second relay that was rated for 6 to 12 volts so that no matter what voltage the headlights were putting out the relay would trip every time and power the ballast, so here is what I did. From the vehicle’s headlight plug (you only need to use one) I installed the 6 – 12 volt relay, because the relay was quite small I didn’t want to over due it so I had the smaller relay activate the larger relay in the H11 wiring harness. Simply put I installed a second relay that would trip the H11 harness relay at a lower voltage, this completely solved my problem. I don’t claim to be any kind of expert I actually install security systems and this relay was one we sometimes use. I looked everywhere for a solution to this problem and kept reading peoples saying that the vehicle wasn’t designed for an aftermarket kit and that it couldn’t be done. It is working perfectly now. I hope this helps someone. Matt Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayFL459 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Very nice tip and will keep in mind... Personally I prefer shutting my own lights on and off at will .. Looking at ways to replace the Low Beams on my 09 Edge now because they are far too dim down dark country roads where I live on Low beams.. No Complaints with the High beam .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erne65 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Could you please upload a photo? What you said makes total sense I'd just like to see how you wired it. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 nice tip it would be VERY helpful to us all if you could 1. provide a simple photo of this installed relay so others can see how it's done and what it looks like installed 2. provide some details on the 6-12v relay so others can find one like it (where you might buy, what it looks like, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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