joveri Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Nmadole, yes, you're right. I just went to the DDM Tuning retail store and they described it as the "wiring harness." I'll be getting them when I get my car. Thanks again everyone for all the helpful info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treytech Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nmadole, I would also like to install HIDs in my Fusion, but it is not a Hybrid. Would the installation process/requirements be any different to your knowledge? Also, on the DDM website, what did you select for the last four options? Are any of those the wiring bracket that you speak of? Thanks for any help you can provide - your installation guide is very handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nmadole, I would also like to install HIDs in my Fusion, but it is not a Hybrid. Would the installation process/requirements be any different to your knowledge? Also, on the DDM website, what did you select for the last four options? Are any of those the wiring bracket that you speak of? Thanks for any help you can provide - your installation guide is very handy! [img=http://i.imgur.com/6iq2HJR.png] The only difference would be the location of the 12 volt source and possibly the ground, the rest of hid install is the same. You don't need the mounting brackets (unless you want them. I used zip ties). You NEED the HID harness for the low beams. You do not need the error code eliminator nor do ou need any adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treytech Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Before I place my order, is this the wiring kit that you ordered? http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Kit-Wiring-Harness Also, this may a stupid question, but is there a technical reason why you didn't also do a high beam HID? Edited April 15, 2013 by treytech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdaman1313 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I just bought my 13 fusion se a couple weeks ago, but i really like what you added on so far. My car didn't come with the appearance package sadly..so i do not have fog lights but I will later buy them to add on. Just to make sure i buy the right stuff are these the correct links. hids--http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55Whttp://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W harness-- http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Kit-Wiring-Harness parking/driving lights http://autolumination.com/194.htm they had them in cool white which i was assuming is the same as super white. For these how many would I be purchasing? Also, did the reverse led lights ever come back in stock and did you purchase puddle lights? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treytech Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 parking/driving lights http://autolumination.com/194.htm they had them in cool white which i was assuming is the same as super white. For these how many would I be purchasing? Also, did the reverse led lights ever come back in stock and did you purchase puddle lights? thanks I bought my parking lights from here: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/wedge-bulbs/194-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/206/ They seem to be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camride Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Before I place my order, is this the wiring kit that you ordered? http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Kit-Wiring-Harness Also, this may a stupid question, but is there a technical reason why you didn't also do a high beam HID? The reason I didn't do high beams is because HIDs take about 10 seconds to warm up, so if you attempt to flash your brights you won't get much of anything. That and rapidly turning the ballasts on/off may not be good for them in the long run (pure conjecture on that part). I also rarely use my brights so it didn't matter much to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Before I place my order, is this the wiring kit that you ordered? http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HID-Kit-Wiring-Harness Also, this may a stupid question, but is there a technical reason why you didn't also do a high beam HID? Yes that is the harness, and Hids have a short warm up period which is not idea for "flashing " your brights .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joveri Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I just bought DDM Tuning's HID H11 35w 5k kit. Just wondering, do I disconnect the positive battery terminal to connect the wiring harness? I'm just worried if I disconnect the positive battery terminal, it will mess up any internal electrical components such as the navigation, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 I took off the retaining bolt from the positive terminal but left the wires on the terminal... I had no ill effects 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx8402 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I just bought DDM Tuning's HID H11 35w 5k kit. Just wondering, do I disconnect the positive battery terminal to connect the wiring harness? I'm just worried if I disconnect the positive battery terminal, it will mess up any internal electrical components such as the navigation, etc... When working with electronics, always disconnect the negative battery terminal first. And when putting everything back together, connect the negative cable to your battery last. Doing this will protect the electronics in your car (just be aware some settings, like seat positions, certain radio settings might get reset). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgel Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Excellent guide. I'm going to order and install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muki Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you so much for this guide nmadole. I finally decided to put HID on my car tonight and I used the same DDM kit that you have used. However, I'm a little confused on how the wiring harness works. Since I decided not to do HID for my fog lights, I connected the wiring harness to both of my low beams, but when I did that, neither lights came on. So I played around with the wiring and now only my driver side low beam is connected to the wiring harness while my passenger side is not. My lights now comes on when I turn on them on, but I can't imagine this to be the right way of connecting it. Are there anyone else with this issue? Connect the wiring harness to only one side of my light just doesn't seem right to me. I would really appreciated it if anyone can give me some input on this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you so much for this guide nmadole. I finally decided to put HID on my car tonight and I used the same DDM kit that you have used. However, I'm a little confused on how the wiring harness works. Since I decided not to do HID for my fog lights, I connected the wiring harness to both of my low beams, but when I did that, neither lights came on. So I played around with the wiring and now only my driver side low beam is connected to the wiring harness while my passenger side is not. My lights now comes on when I turn on them on, but I can't imagine this to be the right way of connecting it. Are there anyone else with this issue? Connect the wiring harness to only one side of my light just doesn't seem right to me. I would really appreciated it if anyone can give me some input on this. Thanks! I believe one side of the harness should be connected to the OEM driver side connector (the part that originally connected to the bulb). This is the "switch" controlled section for the harness. Then you should be connecting both ballats to the harnes output. The harness should also directly connect to the battery postive and a correct ground. I typically use the OEM ground points around the battery or drivers side fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muki Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I believe one side of the harness should be connected to the OEM driver side connector (the part that originally connected to the bulb). This is the "switch" controlled section for the harness. Then you should be connecting both ballats to the harnes output. The harness should also directly connect to the battery postive and a correct ground. I typically use the OEM ground points around the battery or drivers side fender. Thank you for the input bearcats. I'm a total noob when it comes to electrical stuff. do you have any idea which side of the harness I should connect to the OEM connector? There are a total of 4 plugs coming from two big wires. i figured one would go on each side. do you have any idea how i should plug them in? My wires are connected to both the battery and ground on the strut. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you for the input bearcats. I'm a total noob when it comes to electrical stuff. do you have any idea which side of the harness I should connect to the OEM connector? There are a total of 4 plugs coming from two big wires. i figured one would go on each side. do you have any idea how i should plug them in? My wires are connected to both the battery and ground on the strut. Thanks again! A picture is worth a thousand words. Let me know if this looks similiar to your harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) A picture is worth a thousand words. Let me know if this looks similiar to your harness. [img=http://www.xenonsupply.com/media/stock/Accessory-Wiring-Harness-Layout-w-Prongs.jpg] That diagram is close... The ddm kits have a plug interface for both factory headlight connectors.... So in short both headlights (driver and passnger) should be wired like the left side of the diagram. And the relay has a single ground point Edited May 9, 2013 by nmadole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muki Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) That diagram is close... The ddm kits have a plug interface for both factory headlight connectors.... So in short both headlights (driver and passnger) should be wired like the left side of the diagram.And the relay has a single ground point Thanks for the diagram bearcats! Nmadole, I guess that is where I get a little confused. I tried connecting the relay like you picture and kind of like the diagram above, but when I do that the hid simply won't come on. However, when I only connect it to one side, both comes on. It is so weird! Could it be that I'm crossing the wires or something? As for the ground and positive, the big loop is the positive and the little hoop is to the ground right? I'm sorry for all the confusion. All the damn plugs looks the same and there is not a specific connector for each. Of course I could just be a noob on this. Do you happened to have a pic or two of how your relay is connected? Thanks for any help and suggestions you might have. Edited May 10, 2013 by muki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for the diagram bearcats! Nmadole, I guess that is where I get a little confused. I tried connecting the relay like you picture and kind of like the diagram above, but when I do that the hid simply won't come on. However, when I only connect it to one side, both comes on. It is so weird! Could it be that I'm crossing the wires or something? As for the ground and positive, the big loop is the positive and the little hoop is to the ground right? I'm sorry for all the confusion. All the damn plugs looks the same and there is not a specific connector for each. Of course I could just be a noob on this. Do you happened to have a pic or two of how your relay is connected? Thanks for any help and suggestions you might have. Sometimes when you get into this situation its a good idea to "pre string" it. I just sit the ballasts/bulbs in an easy access spot so I can get 12 volts (batter) and the switch. THen you can also take pictures and post them and maybe we can spot something that might not be quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muki Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Sometimes when you get into this situation its a good idea to "pre string" it. I just sit the ballasts/bulbs in an easy access spot so I can get 12 volts (batter) and the switch. THen you can also take pictures and post them and maybe we can spot something that might not be quite right. Thanks for all your help Bearcats!! after doing some research and watching some videos on youtube, I finally figured out what is wrong with my wiring. It turns out that it was the relay harness itself. I got a new harness and it is working perfectly now! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks for all your help Bearcats!! after doing some research and watching some videos on youtube, I finally figured out what is wrong with my wiring. It turns out that it was the relay harness itself. I got a new harness and it is working perfectly now! Thanks again! Sweet! Glad to hear you are squared away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joveri Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The Low beams DO require the Harness. I see no reason to put HID's in the highbeams, and I did use a harness on the Fogs (but they are not required). DDM is who I bought my HID's and harness from. I finally was able to install the HID lights, but fogs are not working with just the ballast connected to them. I think I may have to daisy chain the fogs with the headlight wiring harness. Should I buy a separate wiring harness just for the fogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Should I buy a separate wiring harness just for the fogs? Yes. Dont scrimp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malster1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and wanted to say thanks for all the useful information! I just got my Fusion Hybrid SE about a month ago and have been reading and trying to find out all of the mod's everyone's been doing. I am wanting to do the HID low's and fogs, and change everything I can out to LED. From reading you list of parts for the different locations I was hoping someone could help sum it all up on a post. Here is what I have found so far, please correct anything if I got it wrong. Lows: H11 - HID Wiring KIT (required) Fogs: H11 - HID Wiring KIT (not required, but worth having) City lights (closest to the grill) T10 Turn signal - ? Can't find an LED yet - Anyone find one that works? Mud Lights (approach lights under mirrors) - ? - Someone said they had tried something, but they flickered. Any Update? License plate - T10 Reverse Lights - ? Trunk - T10 All you help is greatly appreciated. Please add to my list of other light MODS. Anyone in Northern CA Bay area? I'd love to see what you have done so far and how they look in person. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Question: Has anyone installed the LED low and high beam lights yet? They are on sale at: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/High-Power-LED-Headlights-Fog-Lights-Kit-p/15w-led-headlights.htm. They are available in H11 for low beams and H7 for high beams. The output is 1200 humens, slightly brighter than halogen, but much whiter at 5000K. If anyone has, please share your story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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