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HOW TO: Headlight Retrofit W/HID, Demon Eyes, Halos Install

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by kustom54lighting, May 10, 2017.

  1. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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    that's pretty awesome of you to help out even though he didn't get the retrofitted lights from you.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:14 PM
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    Treat others like you'd like to be treated. I've needed help a lot and people stepped in :)
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2017 at 10:23 PM
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    here is a part list to make your life easier

    https://www.amazon.com/XtremeVision...spons&keywords=hid+harness+single+relay&psc=1
    HID harness. For what? well its a cheap, its fused and relayed and provides the wire length you need to keep everything nice and neat. You will be modifying some things on it but no big deal.

    https://www.amazon.com/Uriveusa-Add...d=1500354859&sr=8-1&keywords=add+a+fuse+micro
    Add a fuse you will use this to attach to the red battery wire on the harness then installing it on EFI2 in the fuse box, its a switched fuse so they will turn on with vehicle and turn off.

    https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Male...=8-1&keywords=18+gauge+male+female+connectors
    You will use these for your white/black wire to connect to the harness.

    https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-T...=8-1-spons&keywords=tap+wire+connectors&psc=1
    For tapping the blinker wire

    For someone that doesnt do a lot of electrical these amounts are a lot honestly. If you'd like and I don't mind at all, order the harness and the tap a fuse and send it to us along with he black morimoto boxes. We will modify everything and send it back to you just pay shipping. Everything we listed we have an abundance of.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    Wow! Thank you so much for your response and offer. The harness was included in what they sent me as well as a couple of the quick splice electrical wire terminals. I don't think the other 2 items were included. I will look closer when I get home and decide if I want to attempt myself. Kind of wish I had come across your website when I was ordering. Thanks again!
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    No problem post up pictures of what you have and ill see if I can help better
     
  6. Jul 18, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    Here is everything I have

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    Most of it is very straightforward since it's labeled and/or color coded where it's supposed to go. The only part I'm struggling with is the black switchback box.

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    Connecting to the headlight is obvious you just plug it in. So for the 3 wires on the other end

    Black - ground - I need to splice it into the ground wire on the harness or buy a terminal ring and connect to a bolt

    Orange - spliced into blinker wire which is currently on my truck

    White - Connected to fuse box with the fuse tap?

    Thanks again, still pretty confused how the white wire fits in. I'm also open to suggestions on where to wire it I'm not dead set on making it work with the ignition.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    The white is why I suggested the harness the way the black box is now leaves you to do a lot of work yourself unfortunately. The previous post parts list would assist you in the black box wiring
     
  8. Jul 19, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    So the

    "add a fuse" connects to the harness red wire and fuse box
    white and black wires also goes into the harness
    Orange goes to blinker plug
    ?

    Again, sorry for being so slow and thank you for being so much more helpful than the people who retrofitted this for me.
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    Yes just like the pics below, if you had the harness in hand it would be easier to understand

    IMG_8918.jpg IMG_8919.jpg
     
  10. Jul 23, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    Love the legit hi res pics
     
  11. Jul 29, 2017 at 8:35 PM
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    Paid a visit to Kustom 54 today for some install/wiring advice/support. Super helpful, professional, and solid work going on here! These guys know their stuff, clean organized shop and even a paint booth, not to mention a comfortable waiting room and office. Class operation, fantastic-friendly and knowledgeable customer service-takes the time to explain and even walk you through the process. I'd recommend Kustom 54 to anyone looking for quality. innovative custom retrofit builds.
    Thanks to PK and the guys at Kustom 54, I'd definitely do business with you again!
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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    Thanks for coming by! I always enjoy talking lighting, feel like a nerd sometimes talking about it so much.
     
  13. Sep 7, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    It looks like the fuse tap should be the other way around at least on my truck since i get power on the inside of the fuse and not on the outside. Is it different for different years? I have a 2014. Turning it the other way I would have to cut a big hole in my fuse box to get it to fit.
     
  14. Sep 7, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    Keep in mind the position of mine was due to an opening or guide hole I already had. The position of the tap is up to you and what suits your vehicle best.
     
  15. Sep 7, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    Based on this video around the 7 minute mark the orientation is important or you might "blow a circuit." Is this not the case? It would be way easier for me to position like you have it but I don't want to cause any problems.

     
  16. Sep 7, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    Video makes sense, I never had an issue with this and I'm sure the reason is because we are lowering very low amp LED halos nothing major, coupled with a relay harness I don't think they pull much amperage at all.

    If I were you do it the "safe" way
     
  17. Sep 25, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    Got the halos wired today. Could never have done it without @kustom54lighting. Had the retrofit done by the retrofit masters but had no idea how to wire what they gave me and they were very slow to respond and not helpful. So glad I posted in this thread as @kustom54lighting wired me a harness to install everything and helped me through the process. The harness made things way easier and works perfectly. And he did all this for free! Highly recommend @kustom54lighting for great customer service

    The halos on the Taco

    IMG_1721_zpsagalabln_7f9fe3cd55aa1e57b38f10c392514860e9ffd9b2.jpg


    Harness wired by @kustom54lighting for free

    IMG_1606_zpsvxuxi0np_ef6669ddad84abaf77e259108236979678f60e41.jpg
     
  18. Sep 25, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    Thank you for the shout out
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    I need to figure out how the demon lights are wired on mine. I'm surprised my driver side demon light went out already and honestly a LED light going out so quick is odd. Anyways, i might need your help if i can't get the driver side to work. I'd probably would just want to disconnect my passenger side demon eye.
     
  20. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:10 PM
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    It's rare for a demon eye to go out completely. If it's bad usually one color goes out. The driver though is likely to go out
     
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