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Radio shuts off when HID's turn on??

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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Default Radio shuts off when HID's turn on??

Ive had HID's in my truck for over a year now and no problems till about two weeks ago. Basically, no matter when I turn on my headlights the radio screen resets and just keeps searching for my ipod... I took the fuse out of my HID's and then it quit turning it off. I had a extra set of ballasts and they still do the same thing... But if I turn my headlights on right when I start the truck everything is fine. I'm at a loss and hope someone can help me. Thanks ahead of time!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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its the ballast that is interfering with the radio. My Dad has HID's in his 2011 and his tire pressure moniors will lose signal for a bit when his lights turn on. Never really heard of a fix yet
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Is there a relay for your HID's? Maybe the amp draw is messing with the radio.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Headlight ground and radio ground are on the same wire right at the driver side kick panel.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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for everyone's sake on the road just take them out and get a relay harness and good bulbs because I have not seen a 2nd gen on the road with hids that have not blinded the crap out of me, there is a good reason why they are illegal
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Yea I have my relay in for my HID headlights but my brights are always on and my EJWA shuts off every time I turn em on
 
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