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2016+: Let's build a new headlight from scratch...

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TRSAndrew, Feb 21, 2018.

  1. Sep 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    TRSAndrew

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    I expected a lot worse myself!
     
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  2. Sep 25, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Any idea what's going on with HIDplanet?
     
  3. Sep 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    Not sure
     
  4. Sep 25, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    Maybe you guys should get a light forum :thumbsup:
     
  5. Sep 26, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    That is a light forum. Forums are a dying breed for specialized info I'm afraid.
     
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  6. Sep 26, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    I will work on getting this same info added to the installation guide, but until then, this info WILL help you not pull all your hair out should you blow a fuse due to incorrectly plugging in connectors.

    PS Low.jpg PS High.jpg DS Low.jpg DS High.jpg

    SHOULD YOU BLOW A FUSE FOR LOW/HIGH BEAMS: (This is the large fuse box behind the battery on the driver's side of the engine bay)

    1 - LH (Driver's side) Low Beam
    2 - RH (Passenger's side) Low Beam
    3 - LH (Driver's side) High Beam
    4 - RH (Passenger's side) High Beam
    5 - Printed as "Dimmer" but this is for BOTH high beams

    Fusebox.jpg
     
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  7. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    That explains why the site doesn't exist atm. Wonder if it's down forever.
     
  8. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    No. Just temporary.
     
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  9. Sep 26, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Some more off topic info but it seems the Laser tech is starting to hit the Aliexpress market. Any word on that tech coming to TRS?
     
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    We own a patent on a laser bulb as of a few years ago actually. Can't say beyond that
     
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    These headlights are awesome! Thanks @TRSAndrew

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  12. Sep 28, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    Whatcha do with the oem headlights? :D
     
  13. Sep 28, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    Haha hanging onto them, along with everything else stock that’s come off. When the day to sell or trade happens, she’s going back to bone stock and then I’ll sell all the aftermarket goodies
     
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    @TRSAndrew

    I asked this question in the group but thread, but wanted to also ask it here.

    I have an SR5 without the factory LED DRL’s. I installed the new XB lights yesterday and everything appears to work fine...except...The OFF position on my stalk doesn’t turn off the new DRL’s. They stay on until the key is removed from the ignition switch. Is this correct?

    Anyone else out there?
     
  15. Sep 29, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    AFAIK the external fuse tap runs to an ignition source. So truck key on= DRL on. Regardless of headlight stalk position.
     
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  16. Sep 29, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    Good to know. Now it begins...well, continues. :spending:
     
  17. Sep 30, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    The DRL's aren't going through the stock DRL wiring--that's what the fuse tap is for. I'd keep the stalk in the OFF position during the day.
     
  18. Sep 30, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    Just got the email that these were delivered!

    I would like to keep the functionality to be able to turn off the DRL at times. Is there a way to wire this in or wire it in with the original DRL somehow?
     
  19. Sep 30, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Also, anyone having issues with the installation guide? I clicked on multiple links, they all state Forbidden Access...
     
  20. Sep 30, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    Same here...
     

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