The91XJ

Hey guys looking for some input on a problem i'm having. When i turn off the ignition, my headlights come on for about 15-30 seconds then shut off. I'm aware that if you leave the lights on AFTER shutting off the ignition they will be on a timer. But this is happening if i turn the lights off before i turn off the ignition. The second i turn the key off, the lights flip on. Anybody else experienced this problem? I can't figure out why power is being sent to the headlights when the ignition is turned off... Any input or help will be much appreciated, TIA.

99WhiteLightning

hmmm wierd... i myself wouldnt worry as long as the lights go off, and if u dont have a dead batt or a burning smell coming from the jeep i wouldnt fix personally

The91XJ

Yeah its not really a big deal, just one of those things that irritates me, if you know what i mean haha

The91XJ

I do have an HID conversion, where my headlights run off ballasts. I'm wondering if they are super sensitive to 12v power and turning off the ignition kicks them on for a second...

99WhiteLightning

its possible btw how are the hids i have a 99 and need a set em can u point me in the direction to get one

The91XJ

HIDs are amazing. I will pm you with all the info when i get home from work.

99WhiteLightning

awesome thanks my HL blows at night and when it rains at night forget it dont even try to drive

GreenClassic

HIDs are good, but I switched mine back to stock sealed beams for now. I got sick of feeling self-conscious while driving at night, I know I was blinding everybody. Unless you buy real projectors (not the fake EBAY crap), you are going to be blinding other drivers. I think a company finally came out with real projectors, but I don't remember the name.

You can always upgrade the headlight wiring harness, get conversion headlight housings, and some H4 bulbs. The people on here who have done this have been very happy with the results. I want to do this eventually.

This is just my opinion, but I do not recommend the HIDs.

99WhiteLightning

you recommend these? http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=165

GreenClassic

Those aren't real projectors. Those are designed to use standard bulbs. HIDs will scatter the light, blinding other drivers. Let me see if I can find the housings with real projectors.

GreenClassic

You'll need something like this to avoid blinding people:

http://www.norcalmr2.com/pegasus/

99WhiteLightning

but will those H4's in my link work and brighten up the night for me?

GreenClassic

If you are considering doing the typical H4 bulbs, the Autopal headlight conversion looks to have a much better light pattern than the sealed beams. Pair that with an upgraded wiring harness which will make the bulbs shine to their true potential. With the improved beam pattern and light output, the results will be a HUGE improvement over the sealed beams.

Here are the main reasons I don't like HIDs. Most people put them in housings designed for use with standard halogen bulbs, this is the reason they are so blinding. I don't want to deal with ballasts that can stop working. HID bulbs are also expensive, they seem to be about $80 for a pair of replacements.

99WhiteLightning

HID's are gonna be too expensive for my budget

GreenClassic

Check out this write-up thread for the harness upgrade:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/hd...rite-up-11306/