HID relay kit for 06 matrix - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jd's Matrix · 09-26-2007, 06:07 PM

Hi Everyone!!! I just bought an HID Kit for my 2006 Matrix. Does anybody know what kind of relay kit I need and where I could get it?

Your help is much appreciated. Thanx!!!

notmytrix · 09-26-2007, 06:40 PM

Explain relay kit.

titaniumXR · 09-26-2007, 06:54 PM

if its an hid kit you dont need a relay for it, all you should have is a balast and a bulb and thats it

jd's Matrix · 09-26-2007, 08:33 PM

Thanx Guys!! But I'm still kind of confused

I read in a different post, that u must disable DRL'S in order for the HID's to work properly. I have a friend that installed an HID kit on a Mazda 3, and he used a relay kit.

If anybody could help me, I'd would really appreciate it!!

***mistamatrix*** · 09-26-2007, 08:51 PM

Yes, you should disable the DRL's and that's it. If you don't disable the DRL's, your HID's will flicker like a strobe light because DRL's do not operate on full power (only 80% or something like that).

jd's Matrix · 09-27-2007, 10:30 PM

Thanx Mistamatrix!!! This is gonna be an adventure!!!

w203 · 09-29-2007, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistamatrix

Yes, you should disable the DRL's and that's it. If you don't disable the DRL's, your HID's will flicker like a strobe light because DRL's do not operate on full power (only 80% or something like that).

Such a relay that is compatible with DRL exist.

jd's Matrix · 09-29-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w203

Such a relay that is compatible with DRL exist.

What relay would be compatible with DRL's? And where could I get it?

w203 · 09-30-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd's Matrix

What relay would be compatible with DRL's? And where could I get it?

Check your PM.

yota-tech · 10-17-2007, 01:41 PM

Here's how to disable DRL

http://www.kusoz.com/forums/kusoz-hi...le-switch.html

CamNub · 10-17-2007, 05:07 PM

Relays connect to your battery and give the HIDs an extra power source.

notmytrix · 10-17-2007, 07:51 PM

Stock harness is enough. Any brighter and you'd be a UFO.

jd's Matrix · 10-17-2007, 08:37 PM

Thanx Once again Guys!! I found out what i needed. I finally picked up the relay i needed, now my drl's should work fine.

Thanx for all the help!!!

CamNub · 10-18-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notmytrix

Stock harness is enough. Any brighter and you'd be a UFO.

It doesn't make it brighter.

TRXR4KDS · 01-01-2008, 09:24 PM

The relay and heavier duty harness prevents the OEM harnesses from frying as well as risking blown fuses. HID's on startup will draw upwards of 14 amps, so a 10 amp fuse (OEM) might not stand up, nor the OEM harnesses. I haven't upgraded yet. Have others had any problems with either blown fuses or fried wires? I've only had my HUD's on once since I installed them the other day. I also have my DRL's converted to the fog lights.