DIY: OEM JDM HID Headlight Conversion - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

enviri · 01-21-2018, 10:01 PM

https://youtu.be/G1oSPgxv1zo should take care of everything,

https://youtu.be/WwKyBosf05s is wiring to the car.

enviri · 01-21-2018, 10:55 PM

govtec · 01-22-2018, 01:16 AM

Great, thanks dude! I see you got the auto-leveler...I'm not planning on using that.

enviri · 02-26-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by govtec

Great, thanks dude! I see you got the auto-leveler...I'm not planning on using that.

i didnt use it either. i'd have to replace one of the switches for one with auto leveling, then route wiring to that leveler thing...yeah dont need it. It's rusting away at a good pace

David C · 02-28-2018, 01:01 AM

So what's the approximate cost to do the conversion ?

enviri · 02-28-2018, 12:18 PM

depends how lucky you are on getting a complete headlight unit, and how patient you are on shipping. the headlights are 30-100 USD on jp auctions. the necessary wiring is a good 50 or so. Assuming that the headlights came with ballast and the bulbs are in there, that's your bare minimum cost+shipping to your home. (ems shipping for these are about 150 to east coast usa)

David C · 02-28-2018, 01:00 PM

Ah, yeah it's a little bit of knowing what you're doing and buying project. Not sure I am committed enough to go that route.

What I really feel that is missing on the Yaris light output is the medium to close range, it's like the beam pattern doesn't light down the road enough and it's not relaxing at times especially in dark rain or poorly lighted roads structures like overpass and access ramps. I really like how much the LED fog light setup of IllusionX fills up the lower parts of the road, I'm thinking I may very well just slap an LED bar in the front grill and carefully select and aim it so it doesn't blind anyone.

enviri · 02-28-2018, 01:14 PM

fog lights help immensely in that range. I have the morimoto XB LED fog lights, never looked back.

David C · 03-04-2018, 03:27 PM

What do you think of these ? I'm not familiar with what's real and what's gimmick in terms of projectors and lights, but I'm thinking it could be nice if its a real HID projector setup ?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/YARIS-XP90-MK.../112525893808?

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fredovvti · 03-25-2018, 03:38 PM

Hi,

Anyone can help me, I buy this headlights but can make work. I see the pictures make the right connect, but went a put it in the car, they dont work. Please you can but a clear instructions to how connect the extra ground?

Thank you!

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fredovvti · 03-25-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by enviri

Also you might start poppin fuaes on headlight use like i did. I went against ctscott's recommendation and went +5a... Although i think +2.5a is enough, maybe?

Where you change the fuses?

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enviri · 03-25-2018, 07:49 PM

fuse box in engine bay

#17-18

enviri · 03-25-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fredovvti

Please you can but a clear instructions to how connect the extra ground?

the extra ground is needed for the parking light (little bulb), so an extra wire goes from the ground for that parking light to the chassis.

fredovvti · 03-25-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by enviri

fuse box in engine bay

#17-18

So, does 2 fuses arw #10. I have to go up to #30 both?.

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enviri · 03-25-2018, 09:12 PM

12.5 or 15. I went with 15. CTScott recommended against it for fire hazard, but its the only way for my headlights to stay working...and its been years since i changed it with no issue. no flicker, no premature blown anything.

govtec · 03-25-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fredovvti

So, does 2 fuses arw #10. I have to go up to #30 both?.

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I wouldn't do that, there is a reason the fuse is at 10amp. You have to ground it properly. Did you try enviri's suggestion? I didn't get a chance to install my headlights yet because of the weather and school.

govtec · 03-25-2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David C

Ah, yeah it's a little bit of knowing what you're doing and buying project. Not sure I am committed enough to go that route.

What I really feel that is missing on the Yaris light output is the medium to close range, it's like the beam pattern doesn't light down the road enough and it's not relaxing at times especially in dark rain or poorly lighted roads structures like overpass and access ramps. I really like how much the LED fog light setup of IllusionX fills up the lower parts of the road, I'm thinking I may very well just slap an LED bar in the front grill and carefully select and aim it so it doesn't blind anyone.

What year is your car? I accidentally ordered a pair of post facelift JDM HID headlights that I will sell soon here in the states once the weather warms up and I install the pre facelift headlight in my car. The only thing that is missing is the ballast which you can get off of ebay easily. I can definitely sell it to you if you want to wait little bit.

enviri · 03-25-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by govtec

The only thing that is missing is the ballast which you can get off of ebay easily. I can definitely sell it to you if you want to wait little bit.

USDM lexus ballasts work well

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01-21-2018, 10:01 PM	#19
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	https://youtu.be/G1oSPgxv1zo should take care of everything, https://youtu.be/WwKyBosf05s is wiring to the car.

01-21-2018, 10:55 PM	#20
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516

01-22-2018, 01:16 AM	#21
govtec Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 58	Great, thanks dude! I see you got the auto-leveler...I'm not planning on using that.

02-28-2018, 01:01 AM	#23
David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	So what's the approximate cost to do the conversion ?

02-28-2018, 12:18 PM	#24
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	depends how lucky you are on getting a complete headlight unit, and how patient you are on shipping. the headlights are 30-100 USD on jp auctions. the necessary wiring is a good 50 or so. Assuming that the headlights came with ballast and the bulbs are in there, that's your bare minimum cost+shipping to your home. (ems shipping for these are about 150 to east coast usa)

02-28-2018, 01:00 PM	#25
David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	Ah, yeah it's a little bit of knowing what you're doing and buying project. Not sure I am committed enough to go that route. What I really feel that is missing on the Yaris light output is the medium to close range, it's like the beam pattern doesn't light down the road enough and it's not relaxing at times especially in dark rain or poorly lighted roads structures like overpass and access ramps. I really like how much the LED fog light setup of IllusionX fills up the lower parts of the road, I'm thinking I may very well just slap an LED bar in the front grill and carefully select and aim it so it doesn't blind anyone.

02-28-2018, 01:14 PM	#26
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	fog lights help immensely in that range. I have the morimoto XB LED fog lights, never looked back.

03-04-2018, 03:27 PM	#27
David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	What do you think of these ? I'm not familiar with what's real and what's gimmick in terms of projectors and lights, but I'm thinking it could be nice if its a real HID projector setup ? https://m.ebay.com/itm/YARIS-XP90-MK.../112525893808? IMG_2289.JPG IMG_2290.JPG

03-25-2018, 03:38 PM	#28
fredovvti Drives: Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sabana Grande, PR Posts: 70	Hi, Anyone can help me, I buy this headlights but can make work. I see the pictures make the right connect, but went a put it in the car, they dont work. Please you can but a clear instructions to how connect the extra ground? Thank you! Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

03-25-2018, 07:49 PM	#30
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	fuse box in engine bay #17-18

03-25-2018, 09:12 PM	#33
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	12.5 or 15. I went with 15. CTScott recommended against it for fire hazard, but its the only way for my headlights to stay working...and its been years since i changed it with no issue. no flicker, no premature blown anything.