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Anyone tried retrofit projector lights?

ahmedelbaghdady

Guest
Firstly, don't use silicone on the headlights....I've done a lot of research and I hear it's not good to use! Acrylic filler for sealing around the projectors (I believe that its the same as decorators chaulk!) , Butyl sealant for sticking the headlight lenses back on, and epoxy resin to hold all bolts in place etc.

Anyway, opening the projectors is easy as it's just a couple of screws in the corners. The metal plate with the kickup is literally a piece fo metal sandwiched between the two halves of the projector. All you need to do is take it out, use it as the template (i.e. for the right height etc.) and then insert your new one by using the coke/sprite etc. can, unless you have a small piece of sheet aluminium/stainless steel about.

Bi xenon projectors are a bit more tricky due to the shutter inside however it's similar to the above. Standard project lens ones are very easy to do.

P.S. if you do the above and break your lights don't blame me! :D

What does silicon do to the headlights?
My right projector's shutter got stuck down ( high beam ), what can I do to get it back to project low beam without opening the headlight again ?
 

robthebubble

LED & Headlight Master
Feb 22, 2011
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Solihull, West Midlands
To be totally honest, I'm not sure but I've just read (when searching on projector mods) that it's not good to use...might have something to do with the heat?!!?

You could try taking the bulb out and then using a screwdriver to tap the shutter to dislodge it? It will be tricky to do....just disconect the battery first and dont touch the lens with the screwdriver! he other thing is to make sure it is getting power?...if you have connected it to the main beam lights (double full beam) are you sure the cable has not come loose therefore it stays open?

If neither of the above work it may need taking out and could be a faulty solenoid which activates the shutter?!?!
 

ahmedelbaghdady

Guest
Thanks mate I'm going to try to fix the projector today and install the 55w hid kit
 

ahmedelbaghdady

Guest
finally i installed my 6000k 55w hid kit

not so happy with the cut off im going to fix it tomorrow

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Low Beam

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high beam ( full beam )

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