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KENSUN HID

AUTOMOTIVE HEAD LAMP

CONVERSION KIT

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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CONTENTS

A. Before installing (page 4)

B. Installing the bulbs (page 6)

C. Installing the ballasts (page 8)

D. For Bi Xenon kits only: Installing the relay harness (page 9)

E. After installation (page 10)

F. Warnings and correct usage information (page 11)

APPENDIX 1 Modifications needed for some vehicle models (page 12)

APPENDIX 2 Trouble shooting (page 13)

APPENDIX 3 9004-9007 wiring issue (page 15)

APPENDIX 4 Aligning your headlights (page 16)

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KENSUN H.I.D HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing your KENSUN HID light kit. Most vehicles are compatible with our kits however there are variations for each

car, make and model. Please check Appendix 1 for any modifications that may be needed for your vehicle for correct running of the

kit. Also please refer to our Trouble shooting in Appendix 2 that may address any difficulties you have with installation.

GENERAL WARNING

- This is a system that produces high voltage electricity. Installation by an inexperienced person is not recommended. Be sure to

consult a professional technician for installation. Faulty or insecure installation can result in electrical problems and shock.

A. Before Installing

Please read this installation guide carefully before installing the system. For most vehicles installation is straight

forward.

1. For safety please wait for the car lighting and engine to cool down completely before attempting to install the

HID lights.

2. Place the vehicle in either the “N” or “P” gear and make certain the lighting switch in the vehicle is “off” before

starting installation.

3. Avoid unnecessary or rough handling of bulbs. It is advised to wear gloves while installing the kit. Touching

the bulbs with bare fingers may cause oil spots. If the bulbs are not clean you may wipe the bulbs with a dry

cloth or rubbing alcohol, however don’t immerse in any liquid.

4. DRLs, alarm lights and auto headlights must be disabled prior to installation.

5. Make sure that you have the correct kit for your vehicle. The HID kit must be the same bulb size as the original

halogen bulb. Dual beam kits can only be used when the halogen bulb was dual beam (dual filament).

6. Know what type of kit you are installing. There are three types of kits; single beam, low beam HID-high beam

halogen and bi xenon. The single beam has no high beam. The low HID / high halogen has a HID bulb for the

low beam and a halogen bulb for the high beam. The Bi Xenon kit has one HID bulb that moves inward for

high beam, so both the high and low beams are HID.

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COMPONENTS:

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B. Installing the Bulbs

1. You can open the hood, remove the

dust cap and remove the original

bulbs from the headlight housing. If

there is not enough room you may

need to remove the headlight housing

assembly to continue with the

installation

2. Your Kensun bulbs come well packed so they should not be

damaged in shipping. All the protective packaging should be

removed.

Remove the plastic cap covering the HID bulb being careful not to

hit the vacuum tube. If your bulb has a plastic washer, it too will have to be removed. To remove the washer;

remove the red rubber grommet, remove the plastic ring and then roll back the grommet until it is under the

ledge, as in the pictures below

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3. Place the HID headlights into the headlight housing. The

bulb should go in the same location that your halogen

bulbs had been in originally. (For some vehicles, size H1

and H7 bulbs may require a bulb holder to replace the

factory bulb holder. This is not included in the kit)

4. OPTIONAL: Seal tight with the dust cover. Our bulbs come with a black rubber grommet around the wires before

the bulb, to weather seal your lights with the dust cover. Drill a hole in the middle of the back dust cap with a 1”

cutter. Slide the plug end of the wires through the dust cap and fit the grommet into the hole that you drilled.

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C. Installing the Ballasts

HID bulbs will not work without the ballast to ignite and uphold the power

supply. Unless you have a factory HID system preinstalled you will not be

able to install the HID lights without ballasts.

Fix the ballasts to any solid place in the engine cavity close to the

headlights using the fixing brackets. You can also use zip ties and double

sided tape if needed. Avoid placing ballasts next to parts that operate at

high temperatures.

The single beam HID kits plug directly from the ballasts to

the bulbs.

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D. For Bi Xenon Only: Installing the Relay Harness

At this stage you will need to install the relay harness. There are eight connections to complete in order to

install the harness and connect the power supply:

A & B. Connect to the “In” port on the left and right ballasts.

C. Connects to plug of your vehicle’s halogen bulb on either the left or right side.

D & E. Connect to left and right HID bulbs ports.

F & G. Connect to car body as an earth.

H. Connects to the positive terminal of the battery.

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E. After Installation

Make certain that all connections are tight and secure

Make certain that all parts dismantled beforehand are returned to their original places.

Check that other vehicle parts are going correctly (e.g. lamps, sound systems, wind screen wipers, etc.)

Ensure you are using 20A fuses for the HID lights.

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE USING THE HID LIGHTS

F. Warnings and Correct Usage Information

1. Do not disassemble or modify the ballasts or wire harnesses. This product produces high pressure electricity

and tampering with these components may result in electric shock. We are not responsible for malfunction or

hazardous conditions caused by tampering and modification with the system.

2. Be certain that all ballasts, bulbs, wires and sockets are installed securely to the car body before operation.

3. Do not touch the lights after use until they have cooled. The bulbs emit heat at high temperatures and can

cause burns

4. Keep the system and its components away from paper, cloth and inflammables such as lacquer, thinner and

solvents to prevent fires.

5. Be certain you have your lights turned on only while the engine is running. Having your lights on before

starting the engine causes battery drainage and may cause problems starting your vehicle.

6. Avoid looking directly into the xenon light to prevent potential damage to your eyes.

7. Do not position the lights in an upward direction or at oncoming drivers’ eye level so as to ensure their safety

and visibility.

8. For repairs or replacement of components consult a professional technician. Do not attempt them yourself.

9. In a vehicle accident, be sure to turn off the vehicle’s power to prevent high voltage electric leakage from the

damaged product components.

The system produces high voltage electricity which might interact with electronic components. Therefore in the

case of vehicles equipped with advanced electronic control like for example board computers it is strongly

recommended to consult with a specialist before installation. The manufacturer will decline claims resulting from

inappropriate installation or application. Kensun will not be responsible for damages to automobiles resulting from

the use, misuse, or inability to use a Kensun product.

YOUR HID LIGHTS ARE NOW READY TO GO!

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APPENDIX 1

MODIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR SOME VEHICLES MODELS

The following electronic systems installed in some vehicles can affect the correct running and performance of the HID lights. Please read the modifications recommended here and consult with a specialist.

A. Vehicles with Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights use the HIGH or LOW beam driven at a lower voltage to save power. If you want to retain this option you need to install a relay harness as described in section D for Bi Xenon kits. Please be aware that the HID system will come on with the DRL at full power since it is relay driven. This is fine, although it will limit the life of the HID bulbs as it adds hours of usage. HID systems cannot be dimmed and to attempt to do so by reducing voltage will cause added current draw to compensate for this.

To Bypass

Alternatively you can remove the fuse to disable the DRL saving hours of HID light use.

B.Lamp out Sensing

In some vehicles the Lamp out Sensing is achieved by supplying a low voltage current to sense if the headlight lamp has blown. This may cause the HID lights to flash on and off.

Modification

Kensun recommends installing either Resistors or Warning Cancellers to prevent this. Both of these items can be purchased separately from Kensun and their function is to provide a steady power voltage to the HID lights.

To Bypass

Alternatively you can have a specialist disable the Lamp out Sensing electronics in your vehicle.

C. Security Systems

If your headlights flash when the alarm is armed and disarmed, as long as you are not frequently using the alarm disarm mode, it is fine to use the HID system in this manner

Note that frequent alarm activation shortens the life of the HID bulbs

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APPENDIX 2

Trouble shooting

My engine compartment has no room for the ballast

1. Remove bumper and mount within

2. Zip tie or use double sided tape to secure

I turn on the lights and the headlight flashes

erratically

1. Make certain the battery has a minimum of 12 volts

2. The voltage in your vehicle may be unsteady (you won’t

notice this except that the HID lights flash on and off

periodically). Kensun recommends installing a Relay

Harness to keep the voltage steady to the HID system.

You can purchase a relay harness separately from

Kensun and install as described in section D

I turn on the lights and only one headlight turns on

1. Check the connection of bulb/igniter/ballast

2. Check if the bulb is faulty (i.e. swapping the bulbs to

test if it works on other side)

When driving, the lights vibrate on the road

1. Check to see if the bulb is securely attached in socket

2. Check the bulb to see if it is broken

I turn on the light but H.I.D won’t turn on

1. Check the fuse in fuse box (Please upgrade to a 20A

fuse)

2. Check and secure all connections

3. Some vehicles have reversed polarity. Change the

polarity of the ballast connector. Reverse the connector

from “+” to “-“ and from ”-“ to “+”

With the lights on, one looks brighter than the other

1. Clean headlight lens

2. Check for damage of housing

3. Have lens cleaned professionally

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The lights keep on flickering and making clicking

noises

1. Check that the HID bulbs have been connected to the

ballasts correctly and tightly

2. Check the condition of the battery, that it is not too old

or has a low charge

3. Check if your car has daytime running lights and disable

the DRL by removing the fuse or purchase and install a

relay harness

Ballasts make electric noise when first turned on

1. This is normal, the ballasts are absorbing power from

the battery to start up

HID will only work when the high beam is turned on

1. This situation mostly happens with kits that have three

prong plug rather than just “+” and “-“ (H4, H13, 9007 and

9004 kits). Make sure you have plugged those three wires

correctly to their positions. This occurs particularly with

the 9004 and 9007 kits and we have attached a separate

appendix on how to wire the “3 pronged plug” correctly,

please refer to 9004 and 9007 wiring Issue Appendix 3

The HID bulbs change color when first turned on

1. This is normal; at the beginning the ballasts are storing

the power from the battery of the vehicle. Since the power

has not been stabilized yet the bulbs may have different

colors or even flicker. However, as soon as the power is

stabilized by the ballast the bulbs will become normal.

The color or lighting effects of the bulbs aren’t

matching

1. The level of the two sides bulbs in the headlight housing

aren’t even. Ensure both are at the same height and

angle. Refer to Aligning Your Headlights Appendix 4

2. For new bulbs the colors may vary for the first few

hours after being turned on. The color will become normal

after that

3. Inspect for damage in the headlight housing. You may

need to replace the housing

4. The headlight housing is dirty. Clean the lens or have

the lens cleaned professionally

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APPENDIX 3

9004-9007 WIRING ISSUE: High beam shines when Low beam on, or High beam isn’t working or both

The HID 9004 and 9007 Bulbs have the same product specifications, unlike Halogen bulbs where there is a difference in these

two sizes. Therefore HID 9004 and 9007 kits are not manufactured separately. However the wiring is different and there can be

issues with bulbs being wired as 9007 when your vehicle needs 9004 or vice versa.

Incorrect wiring will not damage your bulbs or vehicle.

You should install the bulbs the way they came out of the box and if your bulbs are not functioning then switch the wires

around until it works correctly. Do not adjust the wiring if the bulbs are going correctly.

Instructions on how to change the bulbs from 9004 to 9007 or 9007 to 9004

1. Hold the blue connector with the front facing you and the straight side up (As shown in the diagram)

2. You will see three pins in the connector. One to the right, one to the left and one to the center

3. It may be helpful to label the wires to prevent confusion. (i.e. by

attaching masking tape to the wires labeled with A, B, and C) Please

note the coloring of the wires can vary

4. You then need to take the pins out of the connector. You can do this

easily by bending the pins slightly up and down and then pulling the

wires back

5. Now re-insert the pins in the correct order. The order should be:

The right wire stays on the right

The left wire goes in the center

The center wire goes on the left

6. Afterwards you should have kept the right wire in place and swapped

the left and center wires. Then re-install the bulbs

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APPENDIX 4

ALIGNING YOUR HEADLIGHTS

This is only a guide how to adjust the alignment of your headlights. We recommend you see a specialist for

the best alignment for your HID headlights

1. Park your car on a level surface 20 feet behind another vehicle

2. Remove the trim around the headlights and locate the adjusting screws. These screws are typically

found adjacent to the headlight

3. There should be one screw at the top of the headlight to adjust vertically and another screw to one side

of the headlight to adjust horizontally. In some cars there may be adjusting bolts rather than screws

4. Turn on your headlights

5. Use a screw driver or socket to adjust the screws or bolts. Turn the upper screw or bolt clockwise to

raise the headlight, and counterclockwise to lower it. Turn the side screws or bolts to move the headlight

right or left

6. Adjust the headlight so the cut off of the beam is just above the bumper of the car in front (as in picture)

7. Be certain that the headlights are aligned evenly, point the lights at a flat wall at a distance of 20 feet and

adjust until the beams are level

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