does any one have a problem with there radio going out with HIDS?
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yes...only cuz i have no antenna(hids have nothing to do with it)
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Actually when I turn my hids on, my radio fm stations gets really fuzzy...
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I've read that is caused by Magnetic Ballasts...the Digital ones fix that problem
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you guys must have super ghetto hids.
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Maybe so
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Well since i put the lights behind the grill i notice static on FM when lights are on. BTW Im running a Kenwood Excelon 693.
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I've also heard the cheaper magnetic ballasts will cause radio interference, and the slightly more expensive Digital ballasts won't. I must have Digital ones cause my radio still works perfect with my HIDs on.
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If you're talking about stereo Amplifiers no they won't affect it, HIDs actually draw less Amperage from the vehicle then regular bulbs do even though they operate on a MUCH higher Voltage, that higher Voltage requirement is the reason for the ballast boxes. But that being said, anytime you increase the load on a vehicles electrical system you MUST upgrade the electrical system to match the load you're putting on it for it to work properly for as long as it should.
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And for the op, it is because of the magnetic ballasts....if you were wondering.
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