akedge11 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm halfway through my HID install and the stupid driver side bulb won't come out! Help! I got the harness off while it was still connected to the bulb....no matter what way I turn the bulb it won't give! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm sure you got it but it's tough to get a good grip on those suckers. Please let us know what kit you are using and how the install turns out. I'm still thinking about going HID but all the reliability issues are kinda freakin me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akedge11 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Ugh....its all mounted and in....I just need to drill out the back of the bulb housing caps.....hopefully it doesn't rain tomorrow. Don't have any bits at home to drill the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I had the same issue but with an aftermarket modified bulb....I just figured it was because the tabs were cut and you can't see what the heck you are doing. But maybe it wasn't the bulb and is more of a housing issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akedge11 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Update: Got everything wired in and drove in this morning to work, everything is done, I just need to drill holes in the back of the bulb housing caps to flush the rubber gromit in. Range of light looks good, haven't seen them in the actual dark yet, just dusk. I ended up braking the damn bulb off the factory light and it fell into the bulb housing...... :angry: NIGHTMARE to get out!!! Took 45 mins to get the stupid thing out. Found easy places to mount the ballasts (post pics later today), they're just under the hood but away from all moving parts etc. The lights look great, and seem to be showing a good pattern. Like I said it needs to be dark to tell for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akedge11 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I used the 55W 6000k kit from retro solutions, everything fit fine, just a little difficult at times to figure out the wiring, not really electrically savvy. All worked out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forthvacav Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I used the 55W 6000k kit from retro solutions, everything fit fine, just a little difficult at times to figure out the wiring, not really electrically savvy. All worked out though. I just got the same kit today for my 2011. I'm planning on installing it this weekend. Looking at the bulbs and the wire. What do the blue and black wires plug into that are on the same side of the rubber seal that the lamps are? They also have connectors attached to them. Are these used for anything? Is there anything I need to pay close attention to during the installation process? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akedge11 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I put pictures in this thread, I'd have to look at my wiring again to know for sure, I jsut did some trial an error until it worked haha. One thing to key in on is that the ballasts actually have a little +/- sign, and the plug that connects need to line up with the correct +/-. Just make sure the black cable is matched with the (-). Its hard to see at first but you'll get it. By blue and black wires I'm assuming you mean the bare wires? Those you need to plug into the adapter caps (best description I can give) that come in the kit. They are in a bag, just push the blue/black wires into the adapter. I'll try and take more pictures tonight. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/8343-hids-installed-in-2011-limited/page__pid__66708#entry66708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feirstein Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 The bulb holder can be a bear. But it is held in place by three torx screws that are relatively easy to remove to get a stuck bulb out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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