Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1
Ok, im bringing this post back to life (hopefully) im pulling the aftermarket HID kit out of my car due to a interface electrical issue (error codes for headlights, So im going back to halogen bulbs. I indend to replace the highbeams H-7's the low beams H-11's and the bumper driving lights, also H-11's a lot of positive reviews on the Osram nightbreakers on here, however the Amazon reviews aren't as high as id like to see, Plenty of "4 month burn outs" complaints. Ive had my fair share of aftermarket bulbs and had a set of Silverstars only last about a year, but 4 months is not acceptable for the price of these bulbs.. a point of interest on the car (2006 Mercury Milan) the highbeams are reflectors, the low beams are projectors, the driving lights are projectors.. im going to replace all three sets of lights, I would think sticking with one brand (for color purposes) would be wise.. anyways, after reading a large variety of reviews I like the ONB however id like a few more opinions from those with experience.
Your bulb monitor is being "fooled" either by the lower draw of the HID lamp, which looks like a bulb out OR the higher initial surge at turn on which may trigger a short circuit warning. You can add a resistor in parallel with the lamp to draw (and waste) some additional current to fool the monitor into seeing what looks like a proper current draw, as for the surge current, the bulb ballast is designed to draw more current at turn on.