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Retrofit and BHLM Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Aug 27, 2018.

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  1. Aug 19, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Anyone here have a 15+ wrx? Just built these bad boys over the weekend!

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  3. Aug 19, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    Maybe slightly, just wanted to do something different! I built a set for my ‘11 wrx back when I had it so I figured I’d give these a go.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    Hey @no vtec 4me i bought the BHLM with switchback Halo’s, kind of regret not getting a better bulb.

    Any recommendations for something with a brighter output I could swap into it?

    :)
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    Not my first recommendation in stock housings, but plenty of guys run hid kits and are happy with them. Morimoto makes a nice led bulb you could run also.
     
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  6. Aug 23, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    A better bulb? Did yours not come with any? These things are bright.
    LB:
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    HB:
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  7. Aug 23, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    Can y’all help me troubleshoot for a moment...

    Blacked out headlight mod with retrofit projector lenses 5500 with white halos

    retrofit set with rx350 projectors and morimoto hid kit

    Went fishing this morning and my low beams didn’t come on. My truck has sat a lot this summer so haven’t driven especially at night so I don’t know how long they haven’t worked. But after about 15 minutes they powered on and worked great. Halos working, high beams working, turns, switchback turns... I believe everything but low beams.

    What should I check... just tried to turn on low beams again and nothing
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Oem switch connector was loose—- I can never get it to click when trying to connect so used a zip tie to pull it together. Works fine right now but I am nowhere near strong enough to get that connector to click and lock in-

     
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  9. Aug 23, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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    Glad you figured it out. Have a great day!
     
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    damn... I so badly want someone to do this for me. I want it done but I know if I do it myself I'll #$%& ut up
     
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    Did you just do the standard BHLM with switchback halos?
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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    He has a retrofit
     
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    I forget that people get the BHLM without the retrofit.
     
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    Just finished these up tonight! Retrofit, meso stg1 switchbacks, switchback drl, and smoked turn signal covers. 5C27660D-0EB3-4BF0-B7B2-D139678FC8FA.jpg
     
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    I'll take them if he/she doesn't want them lol. Stellar work bud
     
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    Did you use the adapter from the relay to the OEM low beam plug? Should be Relay > adapter > OEM low beam. The relay to OEM low beam plug look very similar but they are not the same size ( Will not snap in). I had issues where they were coming loose going to relay to oem plug. I ended up breaking the relay side of the plug trying to get it to stay in, before i realized there was an adapter lol. I got a replacement connector housing but that still wouldn't stay. I had to rig it up similar to you in the end and if it comes loose again I'm just going to cut the wires and go with spade connectors.
     
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  17. Aug 24, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    @no vtec 4me

    I know it's a shot in the very black dark, but....wouldn't have a set of plain SR5 (non LED drl) lights just sitting around would ya? I know you usually don't stock lower trims but figured I'd ask incase a miracle happened. ha ha
     
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  18. Aug 24, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    Great question.... I am not sure. Any chance you know what they look like- I don’t believe I have the adaptor app

     
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    That's the best picture I have atm. I can get a better one from the truck in the morning if needed. It plugs the tagged "OEM" connector from the relay to the OEM low beam plug from the truck. The relay to OEM are not the same size so they will not snap or stay in. So you need to adapter to fit correctly.

    It's just a short maybe 6 inch cord. With 1 Male end and one female end. Orginally I think I used it to hook up my driver side ballast becasue I didnt know what it was for lol.

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