JDM HEADLIGHTS wiring diagram

[Superwhite2005]

i know someone here posted it, but now i cant find it.....can anyone please post it. this is the one that shows how to wire the JDM single headlight lamps.

thanks

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Here you go dude (be sure to scroll down to the page to post #7) -

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t67103.html

[AlaricD]

Originally Posted by Superwhite2005

i know someone here posted it, but now i cant find it.....can anyone please post it. this is the one that shows how to wire the JDM single headlight lamps.

thanks

Doesn't Japan have left-hand traffic (compared to right-hand traffic North America)? Wouldn't this mean that these lights will produce excessive glare for oncoming drivers (and even overtaking drivers)?

And, as a side effect, would they also not light up the right edge and periphery of the road such that it would be harder to see persons, animals, unlit vehicles, etc, entering the road from the right side?

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by AlaricD

Doesn't Japan have left-hand traffic (compared to right-hand traffic North America)? Wouldn't this mean that these lights will produce excessive glare for oncoming drivers (and even overtaking drivers)?

And, as a side effect, would they also not light up the right edge and periphery of the road such that it would be harder to see persons, animals, unlit vehicles, etc, entering the road from the right side?

The OP is probably referring to the ebay replicas of the real JDM lights, they have a different light and beam pattern comparable to the stock lights from what I've noticed.

The lights can be aimed down. My buddy had them on his car for a few years before getting rid of them and no one's flashed or high-beamed him.

Only downside is cheap construction and susceptibility to moisture getting inside.

[AlaricD]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

The lights can be aimed down. My buddy had them on his car for a few years before getting rid of them and no one's flashed or high-beamed him.

Only downside is cheap construction and susceptibility to moisture getting inside.

And that is a HUGE downside, too. I've seen a few exploded halogen capsules from water hitting them when lit. Makes a mess, and can really be bad for the reflector, too.

Sadly, a lot of those cheaper lights just don't work all that well. Even if built fairly well, and sealed against the elements, they just do a bad job with the light they're supposed to put out, whether misdirected and glare-y or just not spread in a wide enough pattern, or combinations thereof. What's sad is that even lights intended to be 100% identical replacements to OEM lights (same outward appearance, not designed to be 'sporty', etc) can have abysmal performance, so it's not even the 'enthusiast market' doing it. This has implications for people getting body work and their insurance company doesn't specify (or even ALLOW) OEM parts without a serious out-of-pocket for the driver.

On a side note, I never flash or high-beam people when I can tell they're just on poorly-aimed low beams. If I'm getting an eyeful of glare already, why would I want to see their high beams, too? I just close my firing eye and drive on...

It would be nice if the Japanese manufacturers could preserve some of their distinctive styling in the American market, so that it would cut down on some of these aftermarket products that dilute their brand, and also cause some police officers to target such vehicles (either for equipment violations real or imagined, or trumped-up moving violations).

[midnightmach]

Originally Posted by AlaricD

Doesn't Japan have left-hand traffic (compared to right-hand traffic North America)? Wouldn't this mean that these lights will produce excessive glare for oncoming drivers (and even overtaking drivers)??

Yes. My JDM replicas produce glare on the driver side so it is aimed down.




BTW i've only had moisture issues in the corner lights.

[AlaricD]

Originally Posted by midnightmach

Yes. My JDM replicas produce glare on the driver side so it is aimed down.

Bonus! They're replicas, so they aren't compliant with the regulations-- and they're still for LHT which means they must be aimed way down-- and yet they still send light upwards towards the oncoming traffic. You've combined the worst of two worlds.

It'd almost be acceptable had they either been genuine OEM lights; or replicas approximating the DOT specs and at least being designed for RHT, but, no, these do neither.

[RinconRolla98]

Here is a link to it that shubert did a DIY http://www.corollacarclub.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4804 This should help

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by AlaricD

Bonus! They're replicas, so they aren't compliant with the regulations-- and they're still for LHT which means they must be aimed way down-- and yet they still send light upwards towards the oncoming traffic. You've combined the worst of two worlds.

It'd almost be acceptable had they either been genuine OEM lights; or replicas approximating the DOT specs and at least being designed for RHT, but, no, these do neither.

You should talk to the OP in this thread....
So I hit a dog and now I have new lights

[midnightmach]

Originally Posted by AlaricD

Bonus! They're replicas, so they aren't compliant with the regulations-- and they're still for LHT which means they must be aimed way down-- and yet they still send light upwards towards the oncoming traffic. You've combined the worst of two worlds.

It'd almost be acceptable had they either been genuine OEM lights; or replicas approximating the DOT specs and at least being designed for RHT, but, no, these do neither.

enjoy your ethical headlights bud