Swift Aftermarket Projector Headlamps : Reviews needed

Zahir · 24th February 2009, 00:19

so... I got the lamps installed, took it back for tweaking and now, when I went to collect it, the service light refuses to go off. The last time my service light refused to go off, I found out that the BCM of my car had blown. Any clues? Electricals seem to work fine...

vikram_d · 24th February 2009, 08:18

What do you mean by tweaking? Who did the install?

Zahir · 24th February 2009, 11:35

Tweaking for the leveling and when I'd flicker between hi and low beam, there was a distinctive surge in the speakers. I was told that the gain on the speakers was set to high hence it was picking up interference. When I took the car to them yest it was fine but when I went to collect it, the ddis service light wouldn't go off. As a rule, Maruti told me that if the light doesn't come on and go off, there is an electrical failure somewhere. Installer was rhyme & rhythm mumbai but they're been resposible about it. Just wanted your inputs

Jaggu · 24th February 2009, 12:59

Connect the scanner and check the error code, it can be as simple as air map sensor disconnected to access the light and car being started. Or a blown fuse.

Zahir · 24th February 2009, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Connect the scanner and check the error code, it can be as simple as air map sensor disconnected to access the light and car being started. Or a blown fuse.

Yeah apparently the installed has sent it to a private scanner to figure the issue. Also, hes raised his hands saying that post this, he wont touch my car...

Zahir · 24th February 2009, 18:43

anyone else face this problem? Apparently I need to take it back to MASS so they can see what the problem is. Gonna swap back to original lights so they can figure the issue out...

vikram_d · 24th February 2009, 22:33

The problem will not be with the headlights. The installer has done something wrong.

Zahir · 24th February 2009, 22:42

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

The problem will not be with the headlights. The installer has done something wrong.

Actually he just hooked up the cutout & the lights. You think mass will sort it out cuz he sure as hell can't seem to. He seems to have narrowed it down to the ecu

white_vdi · 24th February 2009, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Actually he just hooked up the cutout & the lights. You think mass will sort it out cuz he sure as hell can't seem to. He seems to have narrowed it down to the ecu

zahir if your relation with the A.S.S is good, dont change the headlamps let them plug in the scanner like that only. and maybe they can figure it out and solve the problem.
and mate post some pics of your car.

Fountainheader · 24th February 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Actually he just hooked up the cutout & the lights. You think mass will sort it out cuz he sure as hell can't seem to. He seems to have narrowed it down to the ecu

Is your car out of warranty ? Why are you hell bent on taking the car to MASS and give them a chance to void your warranty ?

KSM-Vtec · 24th February 2009, 23:56

a friend of mine had these, but they got bad last rainy season. Dont know if it was just bad timing or the rain.

Zahir · 25th February 2009, 00:46

Yep pretty good terms. I'm optimistic cuz the maruti guy asked me to install it via cutout which is what I did. I just don't want to listen to them cry about it. Blah blah why did you do this and that. You know how they can get

Zahir · 25th February 2009, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Is your car out of warranty ? Why are you hell bent on taking the car to MASS and give them a chance to void your warranty ?

Because the installers tried everything and the service light won't go off. Besides, installing lights will not void warranty if you use a cut out

Zahir · 25th February 2009, 16:38

Hey guys, you've been of great help. Got it checked out from Sai Service... Apparently they just reset the ECU and its fine. Problem? The stupid installer didnt disconnect the battery and earthing wire while installing the lights. In anycase, its all good...

and... now the new problem, one of the led rings has stopped working. Now the installers replacing them free of cost... and the saga continues

btw, does anyone know what lights to install in full beam for angel eyes without burning the reflectors off? please advice.

Now some good news, today I saw Sai Service Lower Parel installing angel eyes in a new swift. Which basically means you can just go and get them done from MASS tension free

white_vdi · 25th February 2009, 22:09

good that everything is sorted now. time for some pics.
Zahir go for philips xtreme power or osram night breaker for high beam. that would provide illumination.

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24th February 2009, 00:19	#226
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	so... I got the lamps installed, took it back for tweaking and now, when I went to collect it, the service light refuses to go off. The last time my service light refused to go off, I found out that the BCM of my car had blown. Any clues? Electricals seem to work fine...
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24th February 2009, 08:18	#227
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	What do you mean by tweaking? Who did the install?
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24th February 2009, 11:35	#228
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Tweaking for the leveling and when I'd flicker between hi and low beam, there was a distinctive surge in the speakers. I was told that the gain on the speakers was set to high hence it was picking up interference. When I took the car to them yest it was fine but when I went to collect it, the ddis service light wouldn't go off. As a rule, Maruti told me that if the light doesn't come on and go off, there is an electrical failure somewhere. Installer was rhyme & rhythm mumbai but they're been resposible about it. Just wanted your inputs
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24th February 2009, 12:59	#229
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Connect the scanner and check the error code, it can be as simple as air map sensor disconnected to access the light and car being started. Or a blown fuse.
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24th February 2009, 18:43	#231
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	anyone else face this problem? Apparently I need to take it back to MASS so they can see what the problem is. Gonna swap back to original lights so they can figure the issue out...
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24th February 2009, 22:33	#232
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	The problem will not be with the headlights. The installer has done something wrong.
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24th February 2009, 23:56	#236
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	a friend of mine had these, but they got bad last rainy season. Dont know if it was just bad timing or the rain.
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25th February 2009, 00:46	#237
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Yep pretty good terms. I'm optimistic cuz the maruti guy asked me to install it via cutout which is what I did. I just don't want to listen to them cry about it. Blah blah why did you do this and that. You know how they can get
	() Thanks

25th February 2009, 16:38	#239
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, you've been of great help. Got it checked out from Sai Service... Apparently they just reset the ECU and its fine. Problem? The stupid installer didnt disconnect the battery and earthing wire while installing the lights. In anycase, its all good... and... now the new problem, one of the led rings has stopped working. Now the installers replacing them free of cost... and the saga continues btw, does anyone know what lights to install in full beam for angel eyes without burning the reflectors off? please advice. Now some good news, today I saw Sai Service Lower Parel installing angel eyes in a new swift. Which basically means you can just go and get them done from MASS tension free
	() Thanks

25th February 2009, 22:09	#240
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	good that everything is sorted now. time for some pics. Zahir go for philips xtreme power or osram night breaker for high beam. that would provide illumination.
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