How to: AAC HID installation (Magnum)

[rwalshphoto]

HOW TO: Install AAC HID low-beam and high-beam with Relay; without removing fascia.

*Start by removing the plastic radiator covers and the black plastic safety rivets in the front of the fascia: (Once the plastic push-rivets are out the front of the fascia should allow for plenty of room to remove headlight)



*Remove top right bolt in headlight assembly and the bolt on the bottom side near the middle (8mm bolt). Note: To remove bottom bolt use a long extension and put a dab of silicone or glue to keep bolt from falling into the belly pan (I used Permatex blue gasket stuff).

*Pull headlight out gently. Pull from the outside edge first and lift up and over the lip of the fascia.

*Unplug or remove lightbulbs from the headlight to completely remove headlight. To remove light bulbs, turn bulb counter clockwise.

*Install AAC bulbs in headlight assembly. (wear rubber gloves to prevent oil contamination of bulb). Insert bulb, turn clock wise until it locks into place and will not turn further. If you do not plan to use relay, cut off excess connectors (blue/black wires). The only wires necessary the the male/female connections directly to the light. Use the 35w kit for the low beams, and 50w kit for high beams.



*Push rubber grommet up against bulb.



NOTE: If bulb doesnt fit or will not lock into place, remove the rubber o ring and replace it with the one from the factory halogen bulb.



*notice difference in sizes:


*Mount the ballasts to the location of choice. I used the supplied nylon tie wraps and mounted it to the subframe shown:



*Connect all the wires to their correct bulbs and test:

(for comparison purposes, here is the factory halogen high beam next to the 35w AAC HID)



FINALLY, assuming everything works as tested...

*Clean up wiring, position headlight back into the vehicle, make sure no wires are pinched or caught below headlight.

*Fasten bottom bolts to mount the headlights (similar process as removal...recommend putting a dab of silicone on bolt head).

*Fasten top bolts.

*Push the plastic rivets into the top of the fascia, reinstall radiator cover.

[rwalshphoto]

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[rwalshphoto]

Bump, I expected more interest... ??

[rwalshphoto]

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[rwalshphoto]

Admins, why isnt this in the Knowledge Base yet??

[chuddleston2003]

Thanks Rwalshphoto that helped out a lot.

[NBx33]

Looks good. I think everyone mounts there in different places ways Etc. I like it tho.

[1362#Sublime]

Ok, What swich power supply did you tap into, to turn thses on and off? I was not able to use the factory wires that go to the bulbs to turn on the HID it coused them to flicker.

[bigblewwho]

So I installed the HID's today, using the ballast only and not the relay wiring, and nothing. No go, no nada. I can't figure out what it is. The fuse is fine, high beams work, but once the HIDs are in, it won't go on. I had to put the regular bulbs back in so I can drive at night. Suggestions or thoughts?

[rwalshphoto]

I am not real sure how to hook up the relay, I have not had to install it on any of the HID installs I have done on these cars.

As far as the headlights not turning on, try flipping the factory harness over where it plugs into the ballast, chances are the polarity is switched.

[eldiablosrt8]

tht is a must nice thread ryan

[bigblewwho]

That did the trick! They are working now. Thanks!

[Warlock]

Well, the forums saved me some time, once again.
Thanks!

[SouthCack_SRT8]

Im a newbie to the wonderful world of HID but whats the difference between 35w and 50w setups? If using the same color temp would both the 35w & 50w be just as bright as the other? Or when using different wattages are different color temps being used? Like I said, Im new to all of this and Im trying to learn so please no harsh comments.

[rwalshphoto]

Im a newbie to the wonderful world of HID but whats the difference between 35w and 50w setups? If using the same color temp would both the 35w & 50w be just as bright as the other? Or when using different wattages are different color temps being used? Like I said, Im new to all of this and Im trying to learn so please no harsh comments.

Wattage and color temperature are 2 separate things entirely. Wattage is only going to affect the lumens produced by the bulb but should have little to no affect on color.