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HID Kit for 2012 JK

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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Default HID Kit for 2012 JK

I just picked up an HID kit to install in my new JK and I am a little confused about something. I attempted to search for the same issue in another thread here but could not find anything similar so I am trying to get a little help with it. So the kit comes with the expected parts...two bulbs and two ballasts with a couple of brackets to mount the ballasts. But there is another part labeled "control box" that I don't know what to do with. I thought you run the existing wires into the ballast then the ballast to the bulbs and that's it. Before any of the more experienced guys here go bashing me for not knowing what every single part does, I will admit I am not very knowledgeable with this kind of stuff so please be gentle...lol. Aside from the control box does anyone have any suggestions as to where the parts should be mounted? It looks pretty cramped under the hood so there doesn't seem to be much space to work with. Finally, the kit is made by a company called Kensun. It seems to have decent reviews but since I am no expert on aftermarket parts I would like to know if it is a good kit before I install it so I can send it back if it's no good. I really appreciate any help...thanks.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Is it a bi-xeon kit
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Yes it is bi-xenon.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Ok control module is a relay for the hi lo beam , it will have red wire that connects to the battery and a black wire neg that you need to connect to the frame , route the wire harness for left and right light , remove headlights from the buckets, you will need to connect in feed wire to the factory wire harness and on the passenger side light plug , know plug the ballast into the the harness it will be the the conector that has a second smaller connector for bulb magnet. Find a good place behind the bucket to mount the ballast with some zip ties , install bi- xeon bulb into factory lens , plug the wire that comes from ballast to headlamp and plug smaller wire connecter that comes from bulb housing into the wiring harness, repeat the process for the driver side, I would route the harness first so that it's a clean install you can tuck the control module between the battery and the air box and make sure your ballast are secure . Also make sure you do this when it's warm the clips on the plugs will break if there cold
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Old May 4, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Did this work? Also what kit did you use?? What kit should be chosen for the fog lamps & what kit for the driving lights
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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bump. Can anyone tell me what Kensun kit was used?
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