Philips 6000K HID bulbs not working

InnerDragon10 · 08-29-2014, 05:16 PM

So I bought a pair of Philips 6000K HID's from carhidkits.com. Has anyone used this vendor before? When the package arrived, one of them was busted, but they sent a free replacement.

However, I go to install them and I'm running into the same issue others have mentioned: flickers for an instant then shuts off. What's the deal? Philips bulbs are supposed to be the bomb.. They look exactly like the OEM's that were in the car, so I don't really suspect a fake bulb here.. I checked fitment over and over again, I uninstalled, reinstalled, uninstalled, reinstalled - they just aren't firing and staying lit!

I have a 2014 Nismo - has anyone else had issues with Philips bulbs not working on new models? Waste of money. Paid $99 for two bulbs.

Trips · 08-29-2014, 05:31 PM

I don't think I can help much on the bulbs issue, But there a different types/watts even though they are rated 6k.

Here is an old thread to read into and possibly get some answers.

I don't think the headlight specs have changed for the 14's

HID Bulb Change

I changed mine out to 6k along time ago, and have never had an issue.

InnerDragon10 · 08-29-2014, 05:38 PM

Thanks Trips; the bulbs I put in are 35 watt. Sigh - guess my ballasts don't want to play nice. Going to try to see if the vendor will take them back.

Trips · 08-29-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnerDragon10

Thanks Trips; the bulbs I put in are 35 watt. Sigh - guess my ballasts don't want to play nice. Going to try to see if the vendor will take them back.

Yea, 35watt D2S bulbs should work unless there something wrong with the ones you received.

I ordered mine awhile back from here.

D2S HID Bulbs - D2R HID Bulbs | Xenon HID Headlights | HID Light Bulbs

Yutnaka · 08-29-2014, 06:05 PM

I had the same issue with many bulbs. I bought a genuine PIAA bulbs from Japan. I visit Japan annualy so I took a gamble on those. Works without any issues. Its a PITA with 2011 and up Z's with hid bulbs.

Forgot to add: they were on sale for around $120 usd.

nomodsjk · 08-29-2014, 07:28 PM

Oh freaking great. I just got the same ones in the mail yesterday and waiting to install them in my new custom headlights. Errrrrrrrrr!

chops · 08-30-2014, 04:55 PM

probably fake bulbs. you should buy from the retrofit source. they have legit bulbs that are very costly. im going to post a review shortly on the ones i received recently

MJB · 08-30-2014, 06:56 PM

^ I would say they are fake. I've had the same bulbs for almost 3 years now with absolutely no issues. I can't remember where I bought them but it was somewhere legit. I made sure I stayed away from these vendors that sale these cheap Taiwan made LED kits.

08-29-2014, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Philips 6000K HID bulbs not working So I bought a pair of Philips 6000K HID's from carhidkits.com. Has anyone used this vendor before? When the package arrived, one of them was busted, but they sent a free replacement. However, I go to install them and I'm running into the same issue others have mentioned: flickers for an instant then shuts off. What's the deal? Philips bulbs are supposed to be the bomb.. They look exactly like the OEM's that were in the car, so I don't really suspect a fake bulb here.. I checked fitment over and over again, I uninstalled, reinstalled, uninstalled, reinstalled - they just aren't firing and staying lit! I have a 2014 Nismo - has anyone else had issues with Philips bulbs not working on new models? Waste of money. Paid $99 for two bulbs.

08-29-2014, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I don't think I can help much on the bulbs issue, But there a different types/watts even though they are rated 6k. Here is an old thread to read into and possibly get some answers. I don't think the headlight specs have changed for the 14's HID Bulb Change I changed mine out to 6k along time ago, and have never had an issue. __________________

08-29-2014, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yutnaka Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 212 Drives: 2011 370z 7at GM Rep Power: 14	I had the same issue with many bulbs. I bought a genuine PIAA bulbs from Japan. I visit Japan annualy so I took a gamble on those. Works without any issues. Its a PITA with 2011 and up Z's with hid bulbs. Forgot to add: they were on sale for around $120 usd. __________________ Z1 Test Pipes, AAM S-Line Midpipe, Nismo Axleback, Takeda CAI, JDM fog light, Avant Garde M310 matte black, Tein springs, uprev 310whp-SOLD! Last edited by Yutnaka; 08-29-2014 at 06:08 PM. Reason: add

08-30-2014, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	^ I would say they are fake. I've had the same bulbs for almost 3 years now with absolutely no issues. I can't remember where I bought them but it was somewhere legit. I made sure I stayed away from these vendors that sale these cheap Taiwan made LED kits. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

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08-29-2014, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Thanks Trips; the bulbs I put in are 35 watt. Sigh - guess my ballasts don't want to play nice. Going to try to see if the vendor will take them back.

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nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	Oh freaking great. I just got the same ones in the mail yesterday and waiting to install them in my new custom headlights. Errrrrrrrrr!

08-30-2014, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	probably fake bulbs. you should buy from the retrofit source. they have legit bulbs that are very costly. im going to post a review shortly on the ones i received recently