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    As much as I hate to say it .... But I think one of your mods may be the culprit....... Of particular interest would be your hids.

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    As much as I hate to say it .... But I think one of your mods may be the culprit....... Of particular interest would be your hids.
    I am believing that is the culprit as well. I think the originals will go in. They went ahead and put the new DPS in today as well.

    Boy, I really did like those HIDs. I drive to work at night on a very dark road. They were soooo bright it was awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xpeschon View Post
    I thought he was out of the spyder business??

    X-Joe
    These are the 2 most used words that are usually followed by the phrase, "I'm sorry"..... So see gang, it never pays to think!

    And when all else fails >

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gargoyle View Post
    What made you suspect the HIDs?
    There are certain HID ballasts that put out higher levels of EMF that have a negative effect on the electrical system of the Spyder. I assume that Firefly knew she had the HID set up on her old Spyder, and then transferred them to her new one. The BRP HIDs, and the ESI Cycle Products ones, are known to work without any issues, while others can be suspect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gargoyle View Post
    What made you suspect the HIDs?
    Various HID ballasts have caused similar intermittent problems on Spyders----- Most have had great luck with units from ESI.......

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    Various HID ballasts have caused similar intermittent problems on Spyders----- Most have had great luck with units from ESI.......
    WOW!! All I can say is this has been a very good lesson learned. Also, the tech's who work on these have learned alot as well with this!

    So, the future Spyderlover's wanting HID lighting from TED's will get alot more information on the subject.

    Hopefully, new Spyderlover's will research the HID's that they purchase and make the better choice!

    Thank you so much fellow Spyderlovers!!! I think this has been another win, win thread.

    thank you friends

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    Go to radio shack and get a 12 power filter the cb and ham guys use them on their radios
    Put it inline with positive lead to the ballast

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    Quote Originally Posted by altonk View Post
    Go to radio shack and get a 12 power filter the cb and ham guys use them on their radios
    Put it inline with positive lead to the ballast
    Thanks that is what my husband has been looking for !! We will definatley look into this. At this time, I have all stock lights back on plus the new DPS!

    thank you

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