How to install HID on 08 Mazda 5 GT(canada)?

[VanM5]

Because in Canada Mazda 5's DRL uses low beam,different than most of car here(DRL on other car will be high beam but low power).
So if I am getting a set of HID,Will that be just plug and play? Or I have to somehow override the DRL!!

 

[Katner]

Because in Canada Mazda 5's DRL uses low beam,different than most of car here(DRL on other car will be high beam but low power).
So if I am getting a set of HID,Will that be just plug and play? Or I have to somehow override the DRL!!

This has been asked dozens of times I'm sure, which is probably why, like me, you won't get much input on this issue (I brought it up recently too).

Your first option is to install the lights plug and play but you'll need to abandon the "Auto" setting on your switch and manually turn the lights on before inserting the key into the ignition. That will ensure that you get full power to the low-beams and no flicker from the HID's while driving. Of course if you plan on letting anyone else drive this car then this solution will be annoying.

A better plan is to do what I'm going to do in about a week when I get my kits. That is to install a relay directly from the battery to get full wattage on your low-beams all the time. That means it'll be like always driving with your lights on, but at least you'll eliminate the flickering. And personally I don't mind having my HID's on during the day. Plus the kits are cheap enough that if your ballasts run out prematurely due to always running them, you can just pick up a new kit.

I don't have ANY experience with relays/harnesses/electronics/lighting etc. so I can't say anything more than that. But with some diligence you'll find more info on these issues right here in this forum.

If you're not in a hurry you can wait a couple of weeks and I'll update you on my install with full details.

What part of Canada are you in? I'm in Alberta.

 

[Katner]

Plus this should probably be moved to Appearance, if it doesn't get deleted .

 

[Henika]

A better plan is to do what I'm going to do in about a week when I get my kits. That is to install a relay directly from the battery to get full wattage on your low-beams all the time. That means it'll be like always driving with your lights on, but at least you'll eliminate the flickering.

Using a relay does not work on our cars. At least it did not work with my 08 GT. I had to take the ground wire and ground it to the frame to get constant power. But give it a try and let us know if it does work with your relay.

 

[Katner]

Using a relay does not work on our cars. At least it did not work with my 08 GT. I had to take the ground wire and ground it to the frame to get constant power. But give it a try and let us know if it does work with your relay.

That's right! I've read too many threads on this issue and couldn't get them strait in my head. I think someone around here was suggesting the relay was the fix, but grounding the ground wire was the real solution.

 

[VanM5]

Hi I live in Burnaby BC.
I have another idea is can we switch DRL to high beam?

 

[2ride4life]

There is always this option ...
http://www.daytime-running-lights.com/Turn_Off_My_Factory_DRLs.html

And then install the HID's.

I was also wondering if this was an option, where they have a kit to turn your turn signals into your DRL's ...
http://www.daytime-running-lights.com/Turn_Signal_DRLs.html

Has anyone ever done this before with using the turn signals as the DRL's, and installing HID's?

 

[Katner]

Hi I live in Burnaby BC.
I have another idea is can we switch DRL to high beam?

That was one of my thoughts. I'm sure it can be done, but I remember doing some research on the possibility and finding that people were having trouble. Sorry, I just can't remember the thread where it was discussed. I just remember writing off the idea. However with the right wiring knowledge, I'm sure you could pull it off. It's just not going to be simple.

 

[jasma1]

Hey Katner....

You know what would be nice, instead of fooling around with wiring? It be to simply cover the "magic eye" that senses if the lights needs to be turned on or not.... We had a Pontiac Vibe 05 and it had this little nob on the dash, that I simply covered with electrical tape... So now, lights would be turned on at all time.

I know that on the GT, there is such nob on the dash, but don't cover it. It is your temperature sensor for your climate control. From my readings, it appears that this "magic eye" is located in the front windshield, wright underneath your rearview mirror.... (Same place as the rain sensor). I'm wondering if there wouldn't be a way to cover the DRL sensor only... So then we could keep the "auto" position and it would be on at all time...

What do you think? Does anyone would know how to do it? I already took a peek at this, and from my part, it doesn't look that easy... But who knows.. You might have a good idea!

Jasma.