How To Install Projector Beam Headlights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- If you'd like to upgrade your halogen headlights for something better, consider installing a set of projector beam headlight assemblies.
**Before you do, make sure it is legal for you to do so in your area. If it is legal, this video will help walk you through the process.
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Glad to have u back eric. It pleases me
And to make the headlight removable u could have went to your parts Mustang and cut out a factory plug with the correct number of wires and use that
Or gotten a new one from Amazon like I did with my radiator fans on the Ford. ;)
Welcome back Eric, i really missed ya. These days quality content on this platform is thin and hard to come by in the proportions that it used to be. And as someone who watches videos online for their "therapeutic" and relaxing effect late in the day after work, know that i appreciate your channel a lot. A very lot.
Also congrats on the million :)
Thank you!
UV rays under the bonnet. That's hilarious
in general black zip ties seem to hold up well over time as opposed to the white ones, which get yellow and brittle more quickly. I buy them by the hundred from Harbor Freight.
You have no idea how happy I am. I missed these!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH!! :)
so happy to finally see you back eric. fridays have been boring haha
Guess who's back, back again
Eric's back, tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Guess who's back, guess who's back.
lol
Awesome Eric you working on the Honda Element love it welcome back brother😄👍👍
THE KING RETURNS
Yes! Thank you! Welcome back @EricTheCarGuy!
Welcome back brother...U where highly missed
Eric it is so good to see repair/upgrade videos from you again.
Glad to see these kind of videos pop up again.
Where I'm at in Canada the white tie wraps get brittle in cold temps. There's been days I can't even get them to cinch up without breaking. Glad to see you back at this kind of vid, though I had kept up with you on ETCG1.
I am glad that you back to the channel, Welcome!!
Those headlight assemblies look like the eyes from The Terminator. Glad you are back Eric!
Good to have you back on TH-cam Eric.
As far as the halos go, I would hook those into a separate circuit so I could control when they are on or off. But that is just my preference.. Man, it's so nice to be getting alerts letting me know you have posted a video. Great to have you back.. Thanks Eric!
Eric, it's good to see that you are back again, you have been missed!
Lol seriously on the "this is the box, I obviously took everything out of the box" comment. Loved it
Sometimes you have to spell it out. I'm sure you know what I mean. Good to see you in the comments Paul.
ETCG is back. All is right in the world...for the moment....
Nicely done Eric. Never Seize or some other type of product is a must. I think I have mentioned this before but when I was working with ROV's we used AquaLube because Never Seize in a salt water environment especially into Aluminum caused issues due to Electrolysis because of the metals in Never Seize. AquaLube always worked and never washed away. Great job Eric.
I now understand why a power probe has its place in a toolbox but could be a very misleading tool in diagnosis. Glad you are back
Man I missed you I am so glad that you are continuing uploading new content. I actually wanted to do this on my rigged so this video is really well timed for me.
Great install, only thing I would have done different is staggered the cut on the wires to the marker lights. Less chance of shorting out if your splices are staggered.
Nice winter tires! My dad bought some steel rims at a good price to mount winter tires on for the family van. When winter came, we just swapped out the normal tires for the already mounted winter ones :)
I really like the format of following up a year later at the end of the video with a retrospective look at the project (I get that this was due to the hiatus, but still)
Good to have you back Eric.
Thanks, Eric! The video is on point, I very much liked editing, it wasn't too long, I watched it from beginning to end with no feeling that it's stretched or anything. I like the new way. Thanks!
happy to see etcg back. all ways looked forward to new vids from etcg :)
Immmmmm sooo happy these are back!
I glad you took the time you needed!
One thought. Generally I agree with mixing spades up.
But the way it is now, if you take them out. Someone can connect the pos and neg together.
And when it comes to soldering your wires before crimping. When you have uninsulated like you used, you can flow solder in after crimp.
I like doing that when I have the time.
Thanks again for the videos.
These are just my dumb little thoughts. :)
Was starting to type a video asking for a light aiming video, then you go and mention you have one already. Thank you Eric.
Feels good to see you posting here again. I really missed these videos.
Eric!! Love your videos, man!
They came in very handy when I used to work on my 2008 Element SC. I had to part ways with my Ellie because some drunk driver smashed into it pretty badly in the middle of the night while my car was parked curbside, he totalled my Ellie. If that hadn't happen I'd kept the Ellie forever. Had to get a new car. It's still very satisfying to watch your videos.
Hopefully one day Honda brings back the Ellie with a more capable engine.
Glad you are back on this channel 👍
Is good to see you back Eric, I love those headlights, nice fit👌🏼 on the Honda Element, waiting for more videos. Have a nice day. God Bless You Always!!✌🏼😉👍🏼
ericthecarguy in my notifications is the best feeling in the world
First of all, huge fan. I was butthurt when you signed off, at the same time most respects for your decision. Second.... well no seconds.
A classic video from ericthecarguy.......so happy your back......looking forward to lots more....
when I installed fog lights on my truck I used a 2 plug trailer connector .. 2.99 for a set so 2 sets needed for this headlight setup and you cant mix up the connections - PS great to have you back
Great vid. The one thing I would say is that headlight modification is actually federally illegal. Now a different housing is another ball park, but according to NVSS 108, it kinda shouldn't be done either, as it's not what came with the vehicle. On the other hand, the headlights you have installed, being bi-function are probably meant for HID, so the HID install there wouldn't be an issue as opposed to installing them in a reflective housing. Just a couple of notes for you.
Welcome back Eric and also to Cameraman Brian. Enjoy your work !
thank you Eric i'm following you from Algeria and im happy see you back
@14:30 Liberally coating the fasteners with antisieze in areas where rust is a problem... yes. Earlier I was screaming, "Eric, coat your fasteners with antisieze! (because you're doing it wrong)" Well done! Being from the rustbelt myself, I always coat any exposed-to-the-elements fastener. I just sold my Tacoma I owned for 12.5 years and the new owner asked if he could re-contact me with questions, and my reply was, "If it's got antisieze and it came apart, sure; otherwise, I haven't touched it."
nice to have you back.
Great to see you back
Yes ! Thumbs up before anything! I really appreciate your effort.
Thank you!
Those pliers for pulling the push pins look to be the most ingenious and time saving devices since the invention of the ratchet!
Great to have you back,,,,missed you Sir
You are very neat when doing electrical connections. My compliments.
Eric. You're back. My Fridays can get back to normal now.
Glad to see you back! Every year around this time I binge watch your videos. Not a mechanic or anything, but it's really neat to be able to learn how cars work and how to work on them. Genuinely happy to see another video from you.
Thank you!
Glad to see you back, Eric! I've learned so much about repairing my vehicles from your videos, and even helped out a few friends. As a woman doing this work (as a hobby only), I've been told it's impressive!! LOL Anyway, thank you for your previous help, and again, so glad you're back!
Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your future projects. Personally, I think women have a better temperament for this work. Thanks again.
Good to have you back.
Return of the Mac!!! Glade your back MrToolGuy!!!!!!!
wait why didn't you put the HID's in the projector lens? wasn't that the point of buying the projector in the first place? so you can stop blinding people with your HID's in reflector housing? :)
I installed LED's in this Premium Member video. I'm also doing another comparison video when I get a chance, HID vs LED vs Halogen in Projector Housings. www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2091-led-headlight-install-inside-element-projector-beam-housings-exclusive-video
EricTheCarGuy is that why the lights are different at the end of the video?
Welcome back Eric miss ETCG vídeos also welcome back camera man Brian
Welcome back Eric - Was so excited to see your video today!
Really happy to see you’re back. You and Charles (the humble mechanic) are my favorite you tube mechanics! I like that clip removal tool. Need to get one.
I put CREE LED low beam only headlamps in my silverado pickup.Really work great and well worth the effort.
I thought you were done with TH-cam, good to have you back. 😀
Welcome back Eric we missed you buddy
I'm so glad you are back
Love when you say "My element is a bit rusty".... You want rust? Come up to my area of Upstate NY. Our pastimes include listening to cars rust.
Great to have you back! Missed seeing you on the 'tube- Remember, don't let the armchair mechanics get ya down! (or the Haynes Jockeys as Matt calls them.... Haynes Jockeys, dual purpose, as most of the posters are also in their undies while posting..)
Have a great day!
Thanks for the comment. BTW, I'm from western NY. I know all about rust.
Eric, so excited to see a new ETCG video. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
Welcome back to the channel. Always a good watch.
So glad you are back!!!! You and Eric o. Make the best car repairs videos!!!!!!
Missed you Eric! Nice to see you're back, hopefully you're back in full force. Also, that is the most tedious bumper removal I have ever seen hahaha
Im so glad to see you back
Hello Eric missed your ETCG VIDEOS good to see you posting them again. Thanks.
So glad you’ve returned Eric, you inspired me to follow my dream years ago and get into this industry, who makes that 1/4 ratchet I like it?
glad to see you back Eric!!!
I bet that Element works real nice in the winter with those dedicated snows and AWD.
welcome back!!! i've missed your friday uploads!!!
When it comes to removing a headlight assembly, the best design I have seen is on the Volvo XC90. The steps are:
Open hood, pull two L shaped metal strips up and remove the assembly. That's it, no tools required, takes 15 seconds and if the assembly needs to come fully off, there's one plug. I love them.
Early 2000 Ford trucks are the same way. Thanks for the comment.
Great to have you back Eric. And very greatfull you put those crimps on. I almost went mad over it. A little note, soldering and then crimping can cause bad crimps. Also those insulated crimps you spoke about arent weather proof. You can spray wax oil over the top to help with corrosion prevention. Also ebay do have oem style 2 way weather proof connectors like Fiat use
Missed you man. Glad you’re back!
I unsubscribed when I saw the video of you not doing this anymore. Here you go popping in my feed. Lol
I subbed.
Welcome back Eric!😃
Welcome back! I have really missed your repair videos.
Is Brian back too? I enjoyed the tried and true format of your video, and of course the information that was provided.
Very nice upgrade. I do recall the vid with the comparison of different headlights and IIRC the LED was the best in terms of length of the beam also, which living in Michigan I definitely would want. Really glad to have you back, I, along with so many others missed your regular vids.
Btw, I was a huge fan of the Fairmont series, and I did miss those regular vids, but understood your position it.
Eric; I'm not going to say Welcome Back !!. Thank you too Derek, Great video, Replacing light housings, it's good you use your Eric muscle torque wrench to fasten the bolts. :-D
Really good video Eric glad to have you back.
@ericthecarguy Great to have you back man.
Glad you were able to recharge in your time off from ETCG.
Ah...its good to see you back at it
Yes!!! The myth the legend returns!!!
Great video as always Eric. Now take the old headlight assemblies and bake them open and do a retrofit video for your fans. That would be great. Thanks.
I find that projectors blind you more than reflectors. It's crazy how car manufacturers are now using hid as stock headlights for these projectors and I swear when it gets in your eye, IT GETS IN YOUR EYE
If properly aimed, this have a really sharp cutoff to prevent that. I'll show it in more detail on the video I plan to make soon, HID vs LED vs Halogen in Projector housings.
EricTheCarGuy yeah well in Texas you got too many assholes in lifted trucks who can't move a wrench to adjust the headlights. I have a 2002 expedition and I took the time to adjust all three knobs.
EricTheCarGuy I’ve been told by guys that do lighting work on cars that you can’t necessarily have HID’s on halogen projectors. Halogen projects are made different from HID projectors. In order to have good lighting from projector headlights, you must have the right kind of projectors for the application.
Now I personally didn’t know that but the info is out there.
Rene Perez if you put hid into a projector the hid will get too hot and start to literally burn through the projector. That's why it's not recommended.
Lots of projectors have HID's. Projectors are meant to have HID's in them so they can focus all that light through the lenses. What I am saying that, that halogen projectors lenses are slightly different from HID projectors. Look it up, you can find information on them.
LOl. Slow Mo Guys just did a video where they smashed a wrecking ball into a orange Honda Element.
Nate W Thibodeau I have an orange element. I better go check my driveway!
Ok Good, it's still there!
Welcome back Eric!!! Congratulations on 1 million subscribers!!!!!! The projector headlights look great, and are a great addition with hid bulbs. That is what they were designed for, but you already know that lol
Actually, I swapped them out for LED's. They came with halogens originally. Thanks for the comment.
Now the real fun comes next.
A mini h1 or mini d2s HID retrofit on the factory reflectors.
🤣 I feel your pain brother with the rusty bolts😅 Itʻs ALWAYS a celebration when they come out and the end of the world when the threads strip out and/or the fasteners break
You're back! Welcome old friend! Nice to see you again!
Great that your back again Eric👍
Welcome back bud :) it’s so great to have you back. Long time loyal fan and subscriber here just letting you know I still appreciate all your content
Great video Eric. Please allow me to make a suggestion concerning a 2002 pontiac grand prix se. If any of you own a car like this then please put some brand new tail light assemblies on the back. The old ones are wore out, cloudy, and unsafe. Be expecting a rear end collision if you don't change the old assemblies out.
I still find the element to be one of the ugliest cars made but I'm glad your back to making the videos on the main etcg
Great to have you back mate keep um coming 🍺
I had no idea you were in Ohio. Heck, I'm right up the road from you in Lebanon! I'm bringing my 2011 sienna over for some advice. Stay put!
Welcome back dude. Missed yah!