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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: mandula on 16 January 2018, 07:28:45

Title: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: mandula on 16 January 2018, 07:28:45
Hi,

So I need to find the male and female connectors that connects car harness to HID ballast (see pic, empty socket at ballast).
Anybody knows the right type or direct link where to buy those?

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/03/b0/13/03b0135128f8a5c40b4623b365827f66.jpg)


I'm about to install relays between my ballast and car battery to get rid of annoying fault that causes my passenger side xenon to randomly switch ON when starting the car.
And when it does switch ON, it is not as bright as drivers side.

I've already replaced ballasts and bulbs (twice) and also changed them from side to side, did not solve the problem.
Also first re-soldered the automatic driving light (don't remember the correct term..) relay and then also replaced it with new one, did not solve the problem.
Checked all the connectors and cleaned them, no joy.
So it must be the harness that causes some resistant, I think it is related to humidity.

Well anyways, I don't want to rip all the harness apart, so it is easier to install relays and operate them with original HID supply voltage.
Don't want to destroy original connectors nor harness either, so that's why I need to find some bulk connector that will fit.

Title: Re: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: Chazza12 on 16 January 2018, 13:50:01
do you mean something like this ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Factory-Fittted-Xenon-Repair-Ballast-kit-D2-for-Mercedes-Benz-All-Models-Class-/170972507212 or like this http://redchariot.ie/other/360-motorcycle-hid-wiring-harness-for-h4-h-l-bulb-bixenon.html   http://www.aetonline.co.uk/xenon-hid-bulb-holders-165-c.asp but if you going off wiring systerm you need these to stop the head light warning infomation displaying https://www.yakaequiper.com/resistance-50w-anti-erreur-canbus-obd-p-278.html. and this http://www.buy4car.com/products/hid-xenon-lights/hid-accessories/1x-75w-100w-xenon-hid-ballast-to-bulb-extension-wire-harness-2241-2778.html
Title: Re: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: mandula on 16 January 2018, 14:05:35
Like the pink connector and counterconnector that goes to it, I think: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Factory-Fittted-Xenon-Repair-Ballast-kit-D2-for-Mercedes-Benz-All-Models-Class-/170972507212 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Factory-Fittted-Xenon-Repair-Ballast-kit-D2-for-Mercedes-Benz-All-Models-Class-/170972507212)

I haven't got any head light warnings when the problematic xenon have not light up. Anyway it is an easy and cheap thest IF I just could find right connectors so I don't need to destroy my original wirings/connectors..
Title: Re: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: Chazza12 on 16 January 2018, 14:16:26
replace the headlight switch unit and you probably find that's the problem it controls power to both lights.   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9006-5-HB4-3-MALE-FEMALE-BULB-WIRE-CONNECTOR-HEADLIGHT-FOG-LIGHT-XENON-HID12v24v/151659825190?hash=item234fa14826:m:miwOnuR2Z7PHClYBA1H5Hng
Title: Re: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: mandula on 16 January 2018, 14:20:59
Thanks, I'll check that switch! And thanks for links and help so far!
Title: Re: Type of the connector that connects car harness to HID ballast?
Post by: Enceladus on 19 January 2018, 03:14:48
You'll struggle with those terminals unless you have (or can borrow) the corresponding crimping tool with the correct jaw size for the wire and insulation. A good crimper might be pricey. A properly crimped terminal will be much more reliable than a soldered one.

Perhaps you can buy something that's pre-assembled?