my friend and i did some retrofit 2.5" projectors. LEDs are not recommended for use within a reflector style headlight housing. LEDs will appear "brighter" but throw the light in a horrible way and will blind oncoming traffic. Projectors will have a nice cutoff line while focusing the beam outward instead of scattering the light.
I have a set of similar looking LEDs that I bought earlier this year but have yet to getting round to installing them in my ‘97 Protege to try them out. I also want to get new headlamps for my ‘89 F150 and might try LEDs in those, too. Although I have LED driving lamps and ditch lights on that for extra visibility when required, so that may be enough. I am surprised your RAV has glass lenses, my ‘89 F150 has plastic ones and they are past their best now. I miss glass headlamps on cars and trucks. 👍🏻
Hey some of those cheap Amazon ones that are shaped and formed exactly like an OEM bulb are actually pretty good. Although the color temperature and the heat radiating out of the bulb is something to consider on switching out halogens to LED.
i tried a few different led bulbs they are all bright and gave a great view especially in snow and ice but on coming drivers had issues with them so i switched back to halogens and used OSRAM Night Breaker bulbs a good set of driving lights helps out quite well, just be sure to aim them right
This is why i installed the “Auxito” LEDs that were advertised to provide “The same lighting effect as OEM, preventing blinding oncoming drivers.” Making them a LED replacement fit for most factory headlight housings. So far they look pretty good, but… I will be confirming their advertisement is true!
Usually this is the case if they don't do a proper alignment of the headlights. With older vehicles headlight might be aimed up or down over time due to bumpy roads or minor fender benders. Also it might be like that from the factory with the headlights aimed higher since the halogen bulb light doesn't go as far. So with the switch it can be blinding. LEDs are a life saver on darker roads. There is a reason why nearly every modern car has them installed now.
not a secret that quality led bulbs give much more light, you just have to choose correct power for that which is around 40w each, also the correct geometry bulb is a must if don't want to blind others, so if these 2 parameters are fine then ANY type of reflector headlight can be upgrated with a brighter light and WITHOUT blinding others.
Yes! Correct geometry! It depends on how the LEDS are placed and how the replacement emits light. Many modern LED replacement bulbs work fine in old housings. Lots of the older ones were just 👎
Short answer imo: no Most halogen housings /reflector housings aren’t necessarily made for LEDs. If you want more visibility I’d consider projectors/ upgrading the actual housings if it’s an option. I did run leds in my Volvo in halogen housings. Decided to go back to halogen. No error message and no one blinking their brights at me telling me I’m blinding them. The halogens are also easier on my own eyes on darker longer drives. I do have yellow leds in my fog lights, but the beam distance isn’t far and they aren’t as bright.
Off topic but I’ve had my ‘98 RAV4 only two weeks now and I had my first scare yesterday. I came out of Walmart, went to start the car and got nothing. I had a guy try to jump me but it wouldn’t even try to turn over. I couldn’t figure it out. Battery, alternator, starter, and spark plugs are all new. Called up a buddy to come out and give me a push and was able to pop the clutch and start it. I got home and did some TH-cam research. Came across a video talking about clutch switch and possible loose connection so I went out to take a look. I noticed something odd so I pushed in the switch, reached up with my other hand, and started the car. The rubber piece that goes on the clutch arm was missing. Still can’t find it anywhere and have no idea if it was even there to begin with when I got car two weeks ago. But that was the issue and now I got a small bolt and nut on it til the replacement rubber piece from Amazon arrives 😂
Happy you solved the problem so quick! Thanks for sharing. I had a similar issue, when I changed my battery it set off an anti theft system from the previous owner that cut power to the starter 😆 -that took a little while to figure out haha. It was a button by my feet I had to hold down.
It is full time All wheel drive. There is a button for the centre locking diff which locks the power output to the front and rear for maximum grip in the most challenging scenarios.
Two points as a heads up: 1. Installing any LED in a halogen housing is technically unlawful in Canada. 2. Unless you have also retrofitted the housing, you absolutely are blinding oncoming drivers. Regardless of what the product packaging says. I've got an 05 X-trail that I wanted to swap. Ended up going with modern halogens (night breakers). Great improvement. Good karma.
Thanks for the heads up. They appear to throw the light properly, I haven’t noticed light shining up oncoming cars. -I will be doing some tests on these bulbs to be sure.
Headlight bulbs CAN be better if you get the right ones. Cheap LEDs from Amazon are usually WAY too bright. Auxito's claim to OEM brightness sounds promising. Where we live in Canada they have Sylvania Zevo LEDs at Canadian Tire that are the same luminance without being too bright to blind oncoming cars.
And this isn't a new problem. With halogens people would use powersports bulbs that were higher wattage, or HID bulbs in halogen housing. Both had the same problem of too much light and glare.
yea in my 04 tacoma the halogens are pretty shtty but when I replaced them with some brighter bulbs that looked like xenons the bulbs would fail within months of putting them in so I went back to oem.
People complain about halogen but they use the 9$ bulbs with yellow oxyded headlight lense. Maybe you want to conpare with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra. AlsoI LED headlight are hella bouncy and weird looking for everyones rearview mirror.
Good morning! Thank you for this video. I'm so new to auto DIY.. I didn't know you could find LEDs that actually have a housing that mirrors OEM. Where would you recommend purchasing that type from? I have an 07 Matrix, the headlight set-up is very similar, but I'll need to figure out the proper lights. Thank you
These in particular are made by auxito. I have seen them on Amazon or they have a warehouse in the states. Google your make and model and the proper bulb size should come up 🙂
Thanks! These in particular are made by auxito. I have seen them on Amazon or they have a warehouse in the states. Google your make and model and the proper bulb size should come up 🙂
I had a '06 Porsche Cayman and it was a great car but the head lights were literally like candles in jam jars...useless. My 2013 LC 150 has much better lights but I'm thinking of trying some LED's in them.
No.. hell no😂 make it Hallogen so it won't burn my eyes night time😂. FML when people change it to LEDs like just buy a new cars bro😤. And yes it ruins people's visibility, it's too bright bro On the other hand I love old cars. I want to own a J90 Prado in the near future having own J120 Prado already. Just love the old design
Many people say LEDs blind oncoming traffic. This is simply not true as LEDs only blind when they are not installed properly and are of low quality. From what I can see on video your beam pattern is good - so no blinding. I have quality LEDs on my car as well. When I installed them, I realigned my headlights just to make sure. I've passed inspection twice with them already.
You’re not telling me when brand new vehicles with leds passing you going the other way doesn’t blind you? Think it’s Acura or maybe Audi, their headlights are so uncomfortable, not even looking directly at them and the next few minutes I have a hazy spot in my view looking around that gradually goes away. It’s crazy how stupid leds are now
@dannyrbailey Never have I ever been blinded by a new vehicle with factory LEDs, I also dont get blinded with people with quality aftermarket LEDs. I do get blinded a lot by misaligned halogen headlights though. Maybe me not staring at the oncoming cars helps, I just look at the road.
LEDs are extremely blinding to anyone’s eyes, looking at them head on ask any ophthalmologist or optometrist. They cause you to have several seconds of disorientation with your vision from them being so bright.
@@allisonb9072 Lights are not made for people to stare at, thats why they are aimed down at the road. It doesnt matter if it's halogen hid or led as long as you stare at it, you are gonna get blinded. That and the fact that nobody adjusts their headlights. The problem isnt with LEDs, its with people who dont do basic maintenance on their vehicles.
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www.auxito.com/fiyoueks
I love 90s-00s cars interiors and also exteriors. Their so simple and reliable
No doubt!
my friend and i did some retrofit 2.5" projectors. LEDs are not recommended for use within a reflector style headlight housing. LEDs will appear "brighter" but throw the light in a horrible way and will blind oncoming traffic. Projectors will have a nice cutoff line while focusing the beam outward instead of scattering the light.
I have a set of similar looking LEDs that I bought earlier this year but have yet to getting round to installing them in my ‘97 Protege to try them out. I also want to get new headlamps for my ‘89 F150 and might try LEDs in those, too. Although I have LED driving lamps and ditch lights on that for extra visibility when required, so that may be enough. I am surprised your RAV has glass lenses, my ‘89 F150 has plastic ones and they are past their best now. I miss glass headlamps on cars and trucks. 👍🏻
Loving your content on the Gen 1 Rav 4... They are such an iconic vehicle. 🇦🇺👍
Hey some of those cheap Amazon ones that are shaped and formed exactly like an OEM bulb are actually pretty good. Although the color temperature and the heat radiating out of the bulb is something to consider on switching out halogens to LED.
i tried a few different led bulbs they are all bright and gave a great view especially in snow and ice but on coming drivers had issues with them so i switched back to halogens and used OSRAM Night Breaker bulbs
a good set of driving lights helps out quite well, just be sure to aim them right
Good tip! Thanks for sharing.
I hate when someone upgrades his headlights to LEDs and blind me on the road...
😮😢
This is why i installed the “Auxito” LEDs that were advertised to provide “The same lighting effect as OEM, preventing blinding oncoming drivers.” Making them a LED replacement fit for most factory headlight housings.
So far they look pretty good, but… I will be confirming their advertisement is true!
Usually this is the case if they don't do a proper alignment of the headlights. With older vehicles headlight might be aimed up or down over time due to bumpy roads or minor fender benders. Also it might be like that from the factory with the headlights aimed higher since the halogen bulb light doesn't go as far. So with the switch it can be blinding.
LEDs are a life saver on darker roads. There is a reason why nearly every modern car has them installed now.
@@Owen_Earlgreat choice
It's because people don't turn off their brights
not a secret that quality led bulbs give much more light, you just have to choose correct power for that which is around 40w each, also the correct geometry bulb is a must if don't want to blind others, so if these 2 parameters are fine then ANY type of reflector headlight can be upgrated with a brighter light and WITHOUT blinding others.
Headlightrevolution did an informative video on this.
😄🙌
Yes! Correct geometry! It depends on how the LEDS are placed and how the replacement emits light. Many modern LED replacement bulbs work fine in old housings. Lots of the older ones were just 👎
Short answer imo: no
Most halogen housings /reflector housings aren’t necessarily made for LEDs. If you want more visibility I’d consider projectors/ upgrading the actual housings if it’s an option. I did run leds in my Volvo in halogen housings. Decided to go back to halogen. No error message and no one blinking their brights at me telling me I’m blinding them. The halogens are also easier on my own eyes on darker longer drives. I do have yellow leds in my fog lights, but the beam distance isn’t far and they aren’t as bright.
Thanks for the informative comment
Hell no. LEDs don't project light the same in old reflector housings - you just blind everyone. Keep it OG with the halogens.
Figured I’d try them out. I kept the halogens in case they don’t work out. Thanks for watching.
Off topic but I’ve had my ‘98 RAV4 only two weeks now and I had my first scare yesterday. I came out of Walmart, went to start the car and got nothing. I had a guy try to jump me but it wouldn’t even try to turn over. I couldn’t figure it out. Battery, alternator, starter, and spark plugs are all new. Called up a buddy to come out and give me a push and was able to pop the clutch and start it.
I got home and did some TH-cam research. Came across a video talking about clutch switch and possible loose connection so I went out to take a look. I noticed something odd so I pushed in the switch, reached up with my other hand, and started the car.
The rubber piece that goes on the clutch arm was missing. Still can’t find it anywhere and have no idea if it was even there to begin with when I got car two weeks ago. But that was the issue and now I got a small bolt and nut on it til the replacement rubber piece from Amazon arrives 😂
Solid info man! 👌
Happy you solved the problem so quick! Thanks for sharing.
I had a similar issue, when I changed my battery it set off an anti theft system from the previous owner that cut power to the starter 😆 -that took a little while to figure out haha. It was a button by my feet I had to hold down.
Do you leave it in 4wd all of the time while going through snow roads? Or just when traction becomes an issue? Thanks.
It is full time All wheel drive. There is a button for the centre locking diff which locks the power output to the front and rear for maximum grip in the most challenging scenarios.
I love the RAV4 😊
I have led on mine
Nice! Thanks for watching. 😎
! Had Better Luck and output with the Fahren LED Brand !
You may need to aim headlights. I think OEM yellow halogen looks better on your RAV4, they may not be great for visibility though.
Thanks for the input!
Two points as a heads up:
1. Installing any LED in a halogen housing is technically unlawful in Canada.
2. Unless you have also retrofitted the housing, you absolutely are blinding oncoming drivers. Regardless of what the product packaging says.
I've got an 05 X-trail that I wanted to swap. Ended up going with modern halogens (night breakers). Great improvement. Good karma.
Thanks for the heads up. They appear to throw the light properly, I haven’t noticed light shining up oncoming cars. -I will be doing some tests on these bulbs to be sure.
Headlight bulbs CAN be better if you get the right ones. Cheap LEDs from Amazon are usually WAY too bright. Auxito's claim to OEM brightness sounds promising. Where we live in Canada they have Sylvania Zevo LEDs at Canadian Tire that are the same luminance without being too bright to blind oncoming cars.
And this isn't a new problem. With halogens people would use powersports bulbs that were higher wattage, or HID bulbs in halogen housing. Both had the same problem of too much light and glare.
Thanks for the comment!
Way better than halogen I put led everything don’t like it don’t drive at night
yea in my 04 tacoma the halogens are pretty shtty but when I replaced them with some brighter bulbs that looked like xenons the bulbs would fail within months of putting them in so I went back to oem.
Interesting, I hung onto the old halogens.
any idea how these would work in a pre-face lift MK1 Rav4? (model 1997)
As long as you get the right bulbs they should work just fine, thanks for watching 😄
could you share please a link of these lights?
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You can use this link: www.auxito.com/fiyoueks
The bulbs I used are the 9005 and 9006 combo. Here is a discount code: 15%OFF
Cheers!
People complain about halogen but they use the 9$ bulbs with yellow oxyded headlight lense. Maybe you want to conpare with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra.
AlsoI LED headlight are hella bouncy and weird looking for everyones rearview mirror.
I removed the old silver stars, going to see how these hold up! So far solid.
Good morning! Thank you for this video. I'm so new to auto DIY.. I didn't know you could find LEDs that actually have a housing that mirrors OEM. Where would you recommend purchasing that type from? I have an 07 Matrix, the headlight set-up is very similar, but I'll need to figure out the proper lights.
Thank you
These in particular are made by auxito. I have seen them on Amazon or they have a warehouse in the states. Google your make and model and the proper bulb size should come up 🙂
Thanks! These in particular are made by auxito. I have seen them on Amazon or they have a warehouse in the states. Google your make and model and the proper bulb size should come up 🙂
I had a '06 Porsche Cayman and it was a great car but the head lights were literally like candles in jam jars...useless. My 2013 LC 150 has much better lights but I'm thinking of trying some LED's in them.
Don't do this. Only upgrade the high beams if you must.
No.. hell no😂 make it Hallogen so it won't burn my eyes night time😂. FML when people change it to LEDs like just buy a new cars bro😤. And yes it ruins people's visibility, it's too bright bro
On the other hand I love old cars. I want to own a J90 Prado in the near future having own J120 Prado already. Just love the old design
Just leave it alone.
Many people say LEDs blind oncoming traffic.
This is simply not true as LEDs only blind when they are not installed properly and are of low quality. From what I can see on video your beam pattern is good - so no blinding.
I have quality LEDs on my car as well. When I installed them, I realigned my headlights just to make sure. I've passed inspection twice with them already.
You’re not telling me when brand new vehicles with leds passing you going the other way doesn’t blind you?
Think it’s Acura or maybe Audi, their headlights are so uncomfortable, not even looking directly at them and the next few minutes I have a hazy spot in my view looking around that gradually goes away. It’s crazy how stupid leds are now
@dannyrbailey Never have I ever been blinded by a new vehicle with factory LEDs, I also dont get blinded with people with quality aftermarket LEDs. I do get blinded a lot by misaligned halogen headlights though.
Maybe me not staring at the oncoming cars helps, I just look at the road.
LEDs are extremely blinding to anyone’s eyes, looking at them head on ask any ophthalmologist or optometrist. They cause you to have several seconds of disorientation with your vision from them being so bright.
@@allisonb9072 Lights are not made for people to stare at, thats why they are aimed down at the road. It doesnt matter if it's halogen hid or led as long as you stare at it, you are gonna get blinded. That and the fact that nobody adjusts their headlights. The problem isnt with LEDs, its with people who dont do basic maintenance on their vehicles.
@@moonsapling bs
You shouldn't
-every single oncoming car
It’s a good general recommendation but there may be exceptions for the right headlights and bulbs.
I put led in everything 🙏🙏
Cool! Thanks for watching 😎