JDM HEADLIGHTS

On to the wiring sides of things, first when i got the front end off the Facelift car i also managed to scab the headlight plugs which were a big help for me being able to have the headlights plug in and out like oem. (I've seen people hardwire their headlights, or individually plug each wire in, but for the more stock look i suggest you try and get ahold of some, of which shouldnt be too hard off a FL wreck to exchange..

First off for those that don't know...

Unplug PFL indicator[/B]



FL Headlight



Okay so easiest thing first. Some may already know that PFL Headlight Harness (Thats the Oem wiring) does not completely plug straight up with the FL headlights,

Reasons being:

1) PFL park lights as in the above pics are in the bumper
2) PFL indicators are also located in the bumper where as they are in the actual headlights of the FL model
3) Most PFL don't have foglights (There are some which do, hence "some". As i found out yesterday mine was one of them that actually did, but they have been removed.

Indicators

Unplug PFL indicator



Plug into FL indicator



(Note: I found i had to also use the FL housing which holds the FL indicator bulb, so try getting the bulbs/plug thingee when you acquire your headlights as it may help if you have the same problem)

Your indicator should now work Test it, but don't run battery flat like me. The same applys for the other headlight

Driving Lights

Just like the indicators, your able to use the oem PFL driving light connector with its FL counterpart.

This is the plug you'll want



This is where it goes on the FL headlight



Your driving light should now work fine. If you do have problems check bulbs are not blown etc (one of mine were). The good thing is if you need to drive your car around during the night at least you have indicators and driving lights that are easily hooked up before you start getting down to cutting, twisting or whatever, soldering, heatshrinking, + conduit & electrical taping,(best way to do wiring like this IMO) takes a while lol

Ill try show real pics so its alot easier.

The Reason why you have to Re-Wire



JDM FL Headlight Plug Overview



Hi-Beams

You want to find the positive wire from the PFL Oem plug which is [Red/Green stripe] and snip that. Connect that to the JDM FL Headlight plug [Top Right]Hi beam Positive Pin. See pic below

Once thats done you'll want to also run the ground wire [Black] on the PFL Oem plug to the Ground pin on the JDM FL Headlight plug [Bottom Left] See pic

Note: For the JDM Headlight, it uses the Hi Beam ground as the main ground for all the lights.

Positive Wire for hi-beams



Negative Wire for hi-beams



City/Park Lights

With the city/Park lights you need to cut the PFL plug off entirely as you can't use it for the FL plug. You'll have a Red (positive) and obviously Black (Ground/Negative) once you've done that.

Connect the Positive wire to the City/Park light pin on the FL headlight plug. See pic below

The negative wire left over can be connected to the main ground of the headlight (Hi Beam ground) you just did earlier. Pic below, or refer to above.

Remember the Black is the negative wire and the Green wire is the Positive

Postive Wire for City/Parks



Negative Wire for City/Parks



Fog lights

of course some wires atleast 12 to 14 gauge.. And a 12VDC 30amp Switch from NAPA for $$7.00 or OEM switch.. You dont really need the 30 amp relay which is this one since your using a fuse holder with a fuse.. pic below



Fog Light Switch



Fuse Holder



Fuse



and Heres how to connect ur Fog light to battery,toggle switch and fuse holder etc..

I apologize for this CRAPPY DIAGRAM ms diagram..



Ok So we got the red color which is the toggle switch that i used.. Now, you got 3 pins on that switch which is PWR,ACC and GROUND..
Connect a wire from PWR to the BATTERY which is the yellow , then BLACK is the ground and the fog light wire which is the BLUE.. Dont forget this part you need to put ht FUSE HOLDER including a fuse inside between the FOGLIGHT and ACC..

GOOD LUCK!


Modified by jdmdc2boi12 at 2:56 PM 9/5/2008

 

nice simple and informative = succinct

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omiehomie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> nice simple and informative = succinct</TD></TR></TABLE> thx man..

 

What color is the PARK/CITY LIGHT wire?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pu5sipoppr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What color is the PARK/CITY LIGHT wire?</TD></TR></TABLE>black and green

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMDC2BOY12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">black and green </TD></TR></TABLE>Oh and the BLACK is NEGATIVE and GREEN one is the POSITIVE

 

thanks

 

are the plugs the same on both sides? In terms of location? Such as the high beam male connector is on the top right and the FL Park/city pin is on the bottom right? Or are they opposites? -sorry (noob)

 

just pm me

 

 

Does anyone now what size bulb is needed for the jdm turn signal light? I forgot to install mine and need to add them now. Thanks.

 

1156

.. aight so how do you wire the indicators on the side to stay LIT and still signal??? i conected the green and black wire and connected the red wire to the box.. the signals work but only signal

 

well, that's the correct OEM operation. Why change it?

But to make the side markers do what you want (running light and turn signal), connect the sidemarker + wire to the turn signal + wire. Then connect the sidemarker - wire to the park/city light + wire. Yes that is right, connect BOTH sidemarker wires to positive wires on the headlight (turn signal positive and park/city positive). That will make the side marker come on w/ the parking/city lights, and will make the flash w/ turn signals (they will flash alternately if parking lights are on, or will flash with turn signals if parking lights are off).

 

thanks

 

Stay Alive!!!!!!!

 

very helpful!!! thanks for the write up

 

ur welcome

 

could i use your CRAPPY DIAGRAM ms diagram for any fog light set up? im a lil on the "affraid or wiring" side...

 

everything should be ok..

 

I need help with my wiring of them jdm headlights.. Did i need to reuse my male end brown plug? Or jus use the spade connecters to plug into my female end?
All my usdm plus are cut and gone from po.. Having a hard time here.. I have non hid lights

Can some post what usdm 2wire plugs and the color code wires to each is