xenon headlights

[G19RNT]

i just replaced my halogen lights on my on my 2006 mini cooper with xenons but when the engine is on they dont work or they flicker i justswapped them straight over is there something else i should have done?HELP:confused:

[john]

Sadly its a big job!!

check www.mini2.com (http://www.mini2.com)

[Sweeney]

Im sure theres something about the amount of extra power over halogen they need? Could;ve blown a fuse? have you checked fuse box

[G19RNT]

what does the job entail?is it something i could do myself?

[john]

Im sure theres something about the amount of extra power over halogen they need? Could;ve blown a fuse? have you checked fuse box

They actually use less power but the 04 mini's onwards need slightly different wiring and a re-program of the control unit.

There is a thread about it here http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-cooper-works-gp/128888-im-fitting-xenons-my-gp-how-follow.html

[Sweeney]

Ah, *shuts mouth* :o

[FergusM]

I thought to be legal you needed a self levelling system and head light washers ?

[john]

I thought to be legal you needed a self levelling system and head light washers ?

Yes thats also true but first they need to be working before worrying about the next stage:D

[fireman01]

i upgraded the lights on my car to,occasionally they flicker when you turn them on,i just give the engine a slight rev and the come on,also found that i have to be stopped to turn them on or they flicker like a disco ball

[vintageb3]

Yes thats also true but first they need to be working before worrying about the next stage:D

Is this where the unlock door bit comes then?:confused:

mark

[vintageb3]

i upgraded the lights on my car to,occasionally they flicker when you turn them on,i just give the engine a slight rev and the come on,also found that i have to be stopped to turn them on or they flicker like a disco ball

Are you talking about Halo sidelights Fireman?....not the same as what these guys are talking about

My halo's do the same...and Low and Loud as well!

mark

[KenL]

Yes thats also true but first they need to be working before worrying about the next stage:D

That may be true, but badly functioning Xenons could well be a pain to other road users.

[fireman01]

no mark,i'm talking about the headlights although i do have the halo lights aswell

[S7JGW]

Sorry to go off topic, but does anyone know why the leds flicker. I had leds in my 2001 Cooper and they didnt flicker, I now have leds in my 2003 Cooper S and they do flicker??
Jim

[john]

That may be true, but badly functioning Xenons could well be a pain to other road users.


The self leveling and the washers can be connected relerively easily but there is no point doing that if they are not working!!

I did not mean drive illegally!!!!!