The AR-02 is used in all automobiles equipped with a Headlight Malfunction Warning System. The Vehicles Headlight Malfunction Warning System usually has indicators located in or around the instrument panel cluster to alert the vehicle operator when a headlight malfunctions.
THE PROBLEM WITH HID's
The headlight circuit is incapable of powering HID lights directly due to the excessive current draw during start-up of the ballast which could be as much as 10 amp's., causing the HID lights to flicker, and ultimately not start.
To eliminate the problem of insufficient power to the HID ballasts and lights, installers provide an alternate source of power to the HID lights through a device like the Switch Smart Automotive Relay. This method does the job of providing the needed power, but since the headlight circuit is not sufficiently loaded, any vehicle equipped with a Headlight Malfunction Warning System, will have Fault indicators lighted on the instrument cluster.
The AR-02 HID ALLEVIATES the PROBLEM
THE AR-02 HID RESTORES normal operation to the Vehicle's Headlight Malfunction Warning System. The vehicles Headlight Malfunction Warning System will not falsely indicate a malfunction. In the event of a HID LAMP or BALLAST malfunction, the Vehicle's Headlight Malfunction Warning System will correctly report the defect.
AR-02 HID is simple to install
One AR-02 HID is required for each ballast installed in the vehicle, nothing else is required!
The AR-02 HID OUTPUT (YELLOW wire) is connected to the HID Ballast.
The AR-02 HID POWER INPUT (RED wire) is connected to the automobile BATTERY (+) TERMINAL
The AR-02 HID GROUND connection (BLACK wire) is connected to the HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT GROUND connection.
The AR-02 HID CONTROL CONNECTION (WHITE wire) is connected to the HEADLIGHT CONTROL CIRCUIT.
