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1997 Subaru Legacy JDM Headlight Installation

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We cleaned them and they turned out pretty good but then Cody Doughty sent me these great JDM headlights for my Subaru and I HAD to use them. The difference is amazing when I drive at night so thank you Cody. I hope this video also redeems me for the last video I did on soldering and shows that I really can solder wires together and do a decent job of rebuilding a harness and figuring out how to wire these things up.
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@asubtlepoison 12 лет назад

Eric the Car Guy videos are the highlights of my Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

@camroncrouse 11 лет назад

Hi Eric, I enjoyed your video on the conversion to JDM projectors on your Legacy Wagon! I know it's too late for your Subaru now, but a couple of us Legacy fans at the SL-i forum have developed and commercialized a set of plug-and-play conversion harnesses to make changing to JDM projectors on any '95-'99 USDM Legacy a snap! No cutting, no splicing, no soldering, and they are hand-assembled in USA with quality wire made in USA and genuine Japanese JDM plugs. From Legacy fans, for Legacy fans :)

@kammcmaster750 5 месяцев назад

Hey I don't know if you still have that info but I have some JDM projectors but I have USDM wiring harness in the car I'm trying to do what he did in the video but I am afraid to do it and I was wondering if there is any adapter for that that is basically USDM to JDM and I've also got LEDs that have the wire going into the harness and I don't know if I'll need that so I'm hoping for a bit of help I know it's been 11 years and the chances of you having any of that info is slim or being able to send me any links to any of those adapters that I'm looking for but I have LEDs that fit directly into my USDM headlight harness and I'm wondering if I'll need to do anything extra

@ishada1 12 лет назад

not the most technical video you've posted but definately my favorite eric. Me and my pops have been trying to save an old gl-10. SCOOB FOR LIFE!

@615jondoe 12 лет назад

STI swap will blow this channel up so much! especially since he goes into such elaborate detail, mure so than anyone else on youtube.

@MrGuitarRadio 12 лет назад

Good comments here. Just wanted to add that crimp connections are just as good as solder connections if not better. Only crimp connections are used in aircraft wiring for example because solder connections can get "brittle" over time (=many years). It is important to make sure that the stripped wire ends are clean (not oxydized) and use the right tool for the job. If you need to seal the crimp splices, you can apply RTV in the open ends. Solder connections are fine for cars is you do it right.

@hellfiresex 12 лет назад

Hi Eric. Your headlights are not funcioning proprerly because, on projector style headlights you have to modify the stalk so the low beams stay ON with the high beams on. This is done by removing the low beam wire on the stalk and connecting it directly to the wire that provides power for the stalk. Keep the good work Eric!

@nathanrollick1833 3 года назад

Same video I used the first time I had to replace one of them bulbs. Glad for the work you do.

@MrGuitarRadio 12 лет назад

Great video again. The crimp splices (butt splices) work too. As far as soldering goes, I have done that for a while say 45 years or so (I believe that I just dated myself, o well), make sure that there are no sharp wire/strand ends sticking out that could pierce the shrink tubing and cause a short circuit further down the road. The shrink tubing is not very strong.

@efilnikufecin2004 11 лет назад

15:58 high beam on running light on. This is during the first test. 16:35 taping the extra wire off "some of you might be saying 'Eric use something different' I don't think there is anything going to this." 17:46 high beams on, running light off. The extra wire is related to the high beam circuit. When doing jobs like this being observant is key.

@Hondatech26 12 лет назад

Very nice Eric, you definitly redeemed youself for the previous how to solder video. Nice job.

@Smennyboy 12 лет назад

That turned out awesome, made the car look 10 years younger! Gonna do something similar to my BMW E39.

@dhruvyadav 12 лет назад

Eric when you first wired it up you had running lights when the high beams were on. After you extended the other wire and hooked that up you do not have running lights when the high beams are on. I think that is what the other red wire is for, high beam running lights.

@thenameisethang 11 лет назад

Eric, you are such a cool, knowledgeable guy. I know nothing about cars, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I do learn something new in every video. Keep up the good work. If your shop wasn't so far from me, you'd be the only person to touch my car.

@Beebopp 12 лет назад

You make learning about cars amazing. You should go into teaching, you are a very good automotive teacher.

@wickedwildboys 12 лет назад

I've done quit a few of those aftermarket headlight's and the manufactures are not dead on to OEM fit. Still darn nice compared to old one's.

@RichCsigs 10 лет назад

Thank you very much Eric! I've been going crazy trying to figure out how to replace my bulbs. Turns out my mistake was reading the instruction manual.

@Jeepula 12 лет назад

ERIC I NEVER GET BORED WITH UR VIDEOS. IVE LEARNED SO MUCH AND THANK YOU. ENJOY THE NEW HEADLIGHTS AND TAKE CARE

@bmxfelon420 12 лет назад

because the cables themselves are one continuous wire. The crimped portion on the end is crimped with a special tool that you probably dont have. Just twisting in a wire gives more resistance (i.e. less voltage, dimmer light) than you would have if you soldered. And resistance causes heat. If it gets high enough, it can start fires and ruin things. If you want to do something like that, go get the soldering iron and solder, it's less than $15.

@bunning63 12 лет назад

I can see Eric you are forming a relationship with your Subaru.

@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832 10 лет назад

please do an sti swap eric!!!!!!!! holy christ that would be amazing!!!!

@Djhg2000 12 лет назад

Good work in the soldering, it turned out better than I thought it would. You should check out those butt splice connectors (I think that's what they're called) insulated with shrinking tube and a bit of hot glue at the ends. Do a Google image search for "butt splice with hot glue" and you'll see which ones I mean. It's easier and faster than soldering but more expensive. I used them when my power window motor came with the wrong connector, and they made a nice tight seal around the cables.

@KillerZero259 12 лет назад

thanks cody doughty for giving eric those headlamps!!

@SwapAscension 10 лет назад

"Some of you might be saying 'Eric use something different'." When you did the first test the running light and the high beam was on, when you changed it around only the High beam would be on, and the running light wasn't. In the end it works the way it should, but the wire you capped off was part of the high beam circuit.

@bunning63 12 лет назад

Wondered the same myself, my father had a Beetle he bought new in 72 her in new Zealand (rhd), about twenty years later the garage that did his safety inspections noticed the German lenses and he had to replace them. VW just sold them like that over here and didn't worry about it. Cheap fix though as you just replaced the glass, didn't go yellow either.

@proskill4900 12 лет назад

I believe you are mistaken. A good solder joint is when it appears smooth and shiny. If you are soldering wires, the wire outlines should be visible to indicte a good solder. Shiny also indicates that it's NOT a brittle joint.

@mxmleu1 12 лет назад

Good timing! Just doing same job on my 98 Legacy GT and was not sure about the 4th wire .... Thank you for making some light. Eric, Go Well, Stay Well and Don't forget to have fun!

@WilliamHuber3 12 лет назад

You're a great communicator Eric. I think that's partially why your videos are so effective!

@Thedriver96207 12 лет назад

Deffinetly need to get one of those subaru hoods with the scoops on them like the forester! cant wait this thing is looking great

@spelunkerd 12 лет назад

Last summer I spent a couple of hours cleaning a headlight lens, and it looked pretty good. But now it's back to the same dull look. I should have just replaced the light with a new light, matched to the opposite side.

@Seegalgalguntijak 12 лет назад

Yes, except when you use the flashers. They are usually two fillaments in one bulb on most stock lights, and then it wouldn't make any sense to have them both on (they would probably burn out much faster due to the extra heat). So cars are usually wired that way: The flashers turn on the highbeams additionally to the low beams, while the low beams turn off when the high beams are switched on.

@Gillymonsterproductions 12 лет назад

I dealt with something similar with my Accord JDM headlights. Good thing is for you Eric is that you have H4H on both of your headlights!

@switchest26 12 лет назад

Eric, your wifes waited a long time to get behind the wheel of that scooby! She must be very a understanding lady!? good stuff!

@HistoryBhoy 12 лет назад

The Legacy looks so much better. Another great thoroughly detailed video, and I loved the Harpsichord.

@mlb0611 12 лет назад

Eric I am about done doing any soldering as I use crimp connectors with built in heat shrink, the same kind that come with every GM repair connector, if it is good enough for GM it works for me. Dodge and Ford repair pigtails come with shrink tubing and bare brass crimps, harder to crimp right without the correct tool so those get the same as GMs too.

@supermicrodualcpu 12 лет назад

Hi Eric. Thanks for all the vids btw. A wee tip. You shold stagger the cuts in the wires just in case there is any chaffing between them if the solder joints or wires become exposed. If the joints are not side by side, there will be less likelyhood of a short.

@hausmeisterengineering5952 7 лет назад

Eric did you ever check the positioning of the headlights? Because in Japan they drive on the other side of the road and you might be blinding everyone coming the other way.

@kylethestyle 11 лет назад

I think it depends on the manufacturer. I'm in the US and my Nissan uses both the low beam and high beam when the high beams are selected. The fog lights turn off when high beams are selected and when the headlights are off. There is a separate switch for the fog lights, yet they cannot be operated with the high beams on, or while the headlights are off.

@Smennyboy 12 лет назад

The pre facelift models have headlights that kinda resemble projector headlights, but the facelift models does have some pretty nice ones. That what I'm gonna upgrade to (I have a pre facelift E39).

@mickblock 12 лет назад

Eric appreciates gifts.

@jsuswaram 11 лет назад

Hi Eric, Enjoy watching your car videos since they are very helpful. Can you kindly tell me where you got the fog lights from. I have the exact model (Legacy L)except it is a sedan.

@briansmobile1 12 лет назад

Great looking headlights man! Also good to see a rolling shop/office chair- love mine.

@DAGSTERZ26 12 лет назад

Eric, I have to see the beam pattern. I know that's asking to much, but the video would be a awesome part 2. Driving at night, or simply looking at the beam pattern against you garage wall while dark. Just a suggestion.. I know you are busy, just saying. Awesome video.

@DillysADV 12 лет назад

I love the "helping hands" setup.. I think I'll have to make me one now (hate the one that i have currently)

@RandyLott 10 лет назад

Coating the tip before storage helps it last. Same concept as galvanized nails. Nice video!

@GJO7354 5 лет назад

Long after the upload. But if you wire them up like you told does the "shutter" in the projector automatically works?

@IIGrayfoxII 12 лет назад

The fog light switch was most likely in the on position and they work on a relay so they come on with the low beams.

@nighrow5 9 лет назад

My friends jdm head lights. When u turn them on the turning signal and the low beam stays on. When u put high beam the high beam and low beam stays on. How do i do that.? He had a harness from a forum but how could i do it with out the harness

@TCreatorO 12 лет назад

damn man, that looks great!, I'm going to retro fit a set of oem projector headlights from a 2010 bmw 3 series into my 1997 celica, but since I dont want to spend more money buying the wiring harness, im going to make my own plug so im going to need to open the headlights and remove the plugs to install my own, and then comes the job of cutting and fiber glassing the whole front end of the car, then in spring im going to redesign the front bumper and make it match better with the headlights

@Polar223KM 12 лет назад

The wires you tapped off supplied power to the parking lights while in high beam mode. Notice in your first test you had parking lights only with high beams, and in your final set up you have parking lights only with low beams. Parking lights should be on regardless of whether its in high or low beams.

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 12 лет назад

AWESOME VID!! WHATS SAD IS MOST PEOPLE WOULD STOP AT THE ELECTRICAL TAPE.....NEVER A DROP OF SOLDER OR EVEN BUTT CONNECTORS.......THEN PPL WONDER WHY THEY RIDE BURNS TO THE GROUND

@LoomyX 12 лет назад

Amazing what headlights can to. Looks five years younger.

@rhkips 12 лет назад

I was flailing so much during this video... Then again, vehicle lighting (and modification) is my specialty, so... XD

@tg10cards 12 лет назад

Never cut more than one wire at a time. even if you believe the circuit is dead. it is a good safe practice to do one at a time to prevent damage to yourself and your tools!

@camroncrouse 11 лет назад

Hi Crusty, the harnesses we make are only for Legacy models; unfortunately they will not work with your Impreza. You can have look at them on the Subaru Legacy International forum SLi.net. Thank you for your interest!

@erichbrylka1881 19 дней назад

Hi ! Thanks for the video I can't do the same since mine its 1995 (second generation) and the headlights that came has Xenon lights

@proskill4900 12 лет назад

When the solder is dull it can mean several things; here are a few. One, a "lazy" rework was performed and the old exisintg solder was not removed / thoroughly removed. Heat was simply applied to reflow the solder. Two, too much heat was applied and caused the solder to oxidize. As we all know, oxidzation does no good to electrical connections & components.

@bmxfelon420 12 лет назад

it could loosen over time from vibration and start oxidizing and getting more resistance from being loose, potentially causing an electrical fire, or burning up the wires at least.

@samuelnichols7608 9 лет назад

Awesome beat while he's soldering!

@margolo 12 лет назад

Canada, and only flip up headlights on NEW models were allowed to be glass. Some models were carried over from 1989 to up to as far as 1994 using glass, but they weren't a new generation of car. All of the cars you stated used glass instead of plastic in the US only. Every other market got plastic.

@Georg1979 12 лет назад

It depends. On H4, yes. But on H7-H7 or H7-H1 or any other "twin" head-lamp, they're usually both on. 'Cause the whole structure of the headlamp is waaaay different than on an H4. Eric should have put in a relay, to have them both working.

@efilnikufecin2004 11 лет назад

I think he is meaning the running lights, not the low beams when he is pointing out that they go out. The first time you wired it the running light came on with the high beam. The second time the running lights turned off when the high beam turned on.

@randomfoo777 12 лет назад

someone should also send me a free pair of headlight assemblies.... anyway thats pretty nice of the guy to send some. keep up the good work

@Rustbox306 12 лет назад

"Any time you see a nice shiny joint like that, it's good. " ... Couldn't be more wrong! A shiny solder is called a cold solder joint and it means that not enough heat was applied to really make a strong bond. If you make a cold joint just apply more heat under the wires and you will notice the solder penetrate the wires and become dull instead of shiny; only then you will have a properly soldered joint.

@SushiPac 10 лет назад

Wonderful video Eric . Keep them coming love them all. Just wanted to show some love from over here in California. Love the channel. You explain everything very well

@OldSkoolSP 11 лет назад

Hey on your soldering helper clips you could put a reminder tag that says "SHRINK TUBE".

@karterfitz7871 5 лет назад

That extra wire you capped of is the wire for the second horn in Japan

@lightningsmokerXx 9 лет назад

Eric is a pleasant fellow. and yes PLEASE DO AN STI SWAP....and yes Keanu it WOULD BE AMAZING.

@HK0HunterKiller 12 лет назад

It looks so much better now! And I support the idea about putting the STi engine and transmission in there! xD Go ahead, you have all my support! ;) Very good video, btw.

@conormcgregor5460 3 года назад

97 legacy headlights will fit in a 1998. I know the 1997 are one piece with the sidemarkers integrated. The 98 and 99 the side marker and headlight were two separate pieces but they are plug and play and see overall fit and dimensions. Just FYI. Only thing different Is if you get projector style vs stock halogen

@Thecarguy1254 11 лет назад

Most USDM cars with separate hi-beams have the low- beams that turn off when the high beams are activated.

@danielfranken666 11 лет назад

haha i just love the way he films point the camera to "nothing" and than talk ;)

@suddnstar 12 лет назад

I friggin love JDM lights. I want a set for my ride, but they cost $500, so it will be a while.

@lakesideranch 12 лет назад

Very nice vid and, YES you can solder now with great results !!

@ryansauto93 12 лет назад

Eric those headlights look awesome! Very clean and simple and suit the car very well. I'm loving the Subaru (wish I still owned one).

@ShaunMMX 10 лет назад

Even a pair of new headlights can do a world of difference to make your older car look a little more modern.

@Jacksonkellyfreak 11 лет назад

the thin red/blue turned the parking lights on w the high beams. you should solder it into the circuit

@Georg1979 12 лет назад

And about the alternator..... Mine was dying anyway. So I changed the original 70A alternator to a 100A one. But probably the 70A one would have been enough too, But obviously the bigger, the better.

@IIGrayfoxII 12 лет назад

or that the OEM used H4 bulbs and the projector ones are most likely H1. But even some old cars both worked.

@t33s 12 лет назад

I would suggest you put some clear film over them (like window tint but 100% transparent) to prevent these from oxidizing like the old ones. Also I believe that in this headlight design with separate high beams the running lights should still work when high beams on, but that's not a huge issue. Are JDM headlights producing symmetric beams (same level on each side) like USDM ones? UK and EU headlamps have the light on the driver side pointing lower by the mirror design.

@stefan9876543 12 лет назад

The next step is to tinker with the wiring so the low beams don't go off when the highs come on.

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 12 лет назад

ERIC WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE BUTT CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOLDER AND HEAT SHRINK BUILT IN?

@roberttrando9190 12 лет назад

Please explain how do you know the RED wire at turn signal is the DRL wire to JDM RED wire. I see the GREEN/BLACK wire are the turn signal.

@thenameisethang 11 лет назад

Actually, in my 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra with factory lighting my low beams do shut off when I activate my high beams. My fog lights also automatically shut off. So, at least in my car, that is the way it's supposed to be.

@JEZZ7 12 лет назад

well i want to splice leds to my sidelights. The cables don't have soldering in them. So why is it important to solder them?

@hawkeyestiguy 12 лет назад

Lol. I think all us Subaru guys need to pitch in & donate our old compatible Subie parts to ETCG!

@thedudewhoiskickass 11 лет назад

isnt the low beam and high beam lights supposed to turn on at the same time when high beam is selected? and the foglights shuld be operated separately from the headlights. the rules for headlight might be different in the us. im from sweden

@ddmd80 11 лет назад

Looks great, now all you need are JDM side markers.

@900Yugo 11 лет назад

the head lights on my corolla operate the high and low beams using the same bulb. no need for two bulbs!

@tytotheler92 12 лет назад

Makes the legacy look new again! Nice!

@UniversalPwner21 11 лет назад

I say you go get a STI Motor and Trans and go Full JDM! :) And since my name is Cody, your welcome Eric lol

@jdmeaux 9 лет назад

I cannot believe I found this while watching MightyCarMods channel on the sidebar.

@alien4fish 12 лет назад

Rollin like Gangsta Balla! Nice work Eric!

@94navin 12 лет назад

they reason is because the fog lights are connected to the low beam. Most cases the fog lights are connected to the park light or via switch to prevent this

@muttley383 12 лет назад

Is the single extended wire you added passed through a hole through the metal frame? If so some additional insulation/protection should be added to prevent vibration cutting through the insulation of the wire.

@SushiPac 10 лет назад

You should totally do at least a WRX. Swap that would be AWSOME

@Bassman018 12 лет назад

Great video awesome soldering demonstration too. The music was a nice change too.

@carwashcrazy1 12 лет назад

that car looks so much better

@itzbobbylol 11 лет назад

Anyone know what bulbs these take? Just ordered a set and was hoping I could have the bulbs ready when it got here...

@Aaptronym 11 лет назад

Can you list everything that you've done to that Subaru? I'd really like to see comprised list of all the upgrades and enhancements.

@D3ATHPRONE 12 лет назад

Looks like the red wire you eliminated illumiated the parking light when the High beams were on. when the high beams come on now the parking light turns off. When you had it the other way the parking light was off when the low beams were on and turned on when the high beams were on. Just from what i seen anyway.