How To Upgrade HRV To LED Head Lights 

Thanks Daniel I appreciate that. I went to the dealer to change out the fog lights, there was too much to it.

I did swap out the fog lights too, but I had the dealership put those in because it involved a lot more, like removing the front under panel. I recommend you ask them to do it, the next time you go in for an oil change.

The best thing I can recommend is to Google it, not sure exactly a place to recommend.

Thanks for the feedback

You're welcome

Sorry to hear that, No I don't, sounds like you need a new wire harness.

@@ChardTheTechGuy thaks for your prompt response. I finally found that I only need to replace the socket head itself, and I’ve successfully installed it with ceramic one to avoid hear melt which probably happen in the future.. Thanks Chard, your channel is inspired me

I like the new grill and the new features added like the Honda Sensing, but those new price tags are a little steep. I don't like the fact they removed the HDMI port because I use that port in my 2016. I also think they should have added the LED headlights and fog lights to the EX trim and up and not just the Touring.

Chard The Tech Guy facts they just looking for more money to do what all these suv why not make one with everything in it Honda coming to be like apple phone now

Sha Money I agree, make one model will all the goods or offer upgradable packages.

@@ChardTheTechGuy ... I agree.. if toyota can do it re: LED lights practically standard, honda should do it too..

Marcos, the headlights act like DRL's as well in combination.

You should put up a video of how bright they are

That's doable.

@@ChardTheTechGuy .... speaking of DRL light, so no modification at all? the DRL (LED DRL) now still work as intended?

Thank you for the info

I find the bulbs on the HRV are absolute garbage. Driving I find almost no difference between the headlights being on normal or low mode while everyone on the road I see their headlights reaching far.

Hawkermustang, you know I tried adjusting them, but don't make a difference. Check the specs difference below. LED Headlights Light intensity - 6000 Lumen Color temp - 6500K Watts - 36 W Halogen Headlights Light intensity - 1550 Lumen Color temp - 3200K Watts - 55 W As you can see the LEDs are just more powerful so it's just no way to control the output. Maybe if I put a smoke tint on the lens...

@@ChardTheTechGuy I added eyebrows to not only make it look mean, but also reduce glare since I'm planning to add led's

Wow, those are much more efficient bulbs. You could have used a 20 watt LED.

Hmmm, I like that idea, something to think about.

Yeah I know & I didn't know until after I got them.

This video is 3 years old and I don't even have that vehicle any more, at that time that's the only one available to fit the HRV housing. So I made some adjustments to reduce the brightness after doing my research. Thanks

HRVex, according to specs they should last about 50,000 hours.

@@ChardTheTechGuy ok great I'll try them later

Rammor, after further investigation it looks like you shouldn't have any problem installing these LED bulbs in the HRV 2018 model.

Thank you 🙏🏽

Anytime.

Thanks for that, I guess it's one of those myths that got started and keep passing on through time. I only heard about it on the regular glass bulbs, it happened to me in the past.

Finger grease removes chemicals on the glass. Without the chemicals that part of the bulb you touched will get hot and bubble out until it breaks.. it's not a myth and if you don't believe me Google it.. and if you still don't believe it... Then enjoy your broken bulbs

@@jashpaper8370 Okay - Thanks

Thank you for your comment and voicing your honest opinion Eric, luckily I'm not one of those idiots that live in your area to blind you out at night and sorry you have to experience that daily, but LED bulbs, in general, are much brighter than halogen bulbs they are naturally designed that way, whether its factory installed (Audi, Lexus, Mercedes to name a few) or aftermarket they are just brighter. The lights I installed on my car must be legal because I had them for two and a half years now without one ticket. I respect what you say and understand that it can be blinding at night when drivers with LED headlights don't consider others with halogen headlights I've experienced it myself, so if I drive at night I am responsible enough to dim my LED Headlights down so they are not blinding to my fellow oncoming drivers on the road. I don't the driver is an idiot if anything I say the person who created those lights is if you really look at it.

@@ChardTheTechGuy Yeah, I had that problem with blinding LED or xenon headlights a couple of times, and it's always very irritating. Once I even had to stop my car immedately by the side of the road because I completely lost my orientation. I know that LED lights are designed to be brighter than halogen, and that's OK as long as you don't blind other people with them or use LED bulbs in car headlights when they weren't designed for one another.

They have been working fine for the last 3 years and no problem, plus it didn't void my warranty. I just had to use my warranty to fix my tail light no dealer cover the cost.