Damage Other Than Blown Fuse ???

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klara - 15 Jan 2007 01:18 GMT

hi
I'm replacing the headlight

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6449/wiresas6.jpg
This wire pair (Balck & Red) (connector removed) powers the HID unit
(Inverter)
pictured here:
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7277/w9027zj2.jpg

So I test-plugged to the HID unit.

Unknowingly the wires were in REVERSE position, so HID didn't come on
and the fuse (15A) was blown.

Have I done any damage to the car, wires or HID ?

thanks
2004 TSX

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Kevin McMurtrie - 15 Jan 2007 07:27 GMT

> hi
> I'm replacing the headlight
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> thanks
> 2004 TSX

The car is OK but the HID might be fried. Try it.

With any luck, the headlights will have a "crowbar" circuit. This is a
simple circuit designed to burn out the power supply fuses or even power
supply wires if the input isn't correct.

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klara - 15 Jan 2007 18:34 GMT

thanks
the HID comes on
guess that's why the connector doesn't give indication for red or black

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