kaliraver69

While I was trying to change from my 04 USDM headlights to the new 06 JDM headlights I found out that the 04-05 balasts doesn't fit the new 06 JDM headlights. There is no possible way to make it fit since the balasts is smaller for the 06 JDM headlight. Has anyone else run into this issue? I am hating the 06 JDM headlights right about now.

kaliraver69

F*** these are the balasts #

06 balasts: 33119-SAA-013
04/05 balasts: 33119-SCC-003

kaliraver69

Totally different balasts, I need to get a hold of the 06/07 balasts. I see they are about $215 for each one. I also can't locate any on ebay either.

jiggaman

that sux man, i think you are one of the first on this board to install the headlights completely. i think some others tested the fitment but not the ballast part. ugh

jmathew34

i have 04 JDM lights, do you want to swap?

SeanS627

there was a member(RBC_K24) who just put the 06-07's on his 04

here's the post from the picture gallery forum:
JDM 06's on an 04

i'd contact him and see how he went about installing them

S14 n Tsx

If you really hate then sell them to me.

RBC_K24

you will need 06-07 ballasts and also can use 06-07 TL ballasts

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-07...spagenameZWDVW

jiggaman

wow so its another 300+ bux on top of the 600-700 to do 06jdm on 04-05?

stevezilla

i think that's why it is generally regarded as BALLER STATUS.

jiggaman

i guess i will just keep my 04 JDM headlights

Reach

I imagine you can USE the 04/05 ballasts, they just don't attach as easily as you'd like. So fill the old holes with silicone and screw new holes into it, or, just use some of that fancy 3M tape to stick them to the underside of the lights.

This isn't as bad as you think it is.

kaliraver69

That might be possible but what about heating of the ballasts and also what about the hole at the bottom of where the ballasts seals the headlight, that thing is huge. I guess I will have to order ballasts as well but it will have to wait atleast 2 weeks before I get those funds, this hella sucks!

Reach

Use a dab of silicone to seal the existing holes, and use some self-tapping screws to mount the ballasts to the housing. It should work just fine and not give you and fogging.

Reach

OK, I had a chance to examine this issue firsthand, and I got some pics so everyone can see the difference ahead of time. I'm posting them here because this was the most logical thread that came up in a quick search.

2006 ballasts on a 2004 headlight:







The difference is small, but it prevents the oem screw holes from lining up. For this case, I used some electrical tape to hold the ballasts in place after everything was plugged in, and then sealed it with some hot glue. I did this 'cheap' solution because it can easily be un-done at a later time, but should hold for years, if un-molested. No after pics, but the ballasts are working and everything is fine.

So, 04/05 people wanting 06/07 lights, your ballasts will work, but the tabs will extend further over the holes (unlike above, where they don't go far enough). I suggest using a similar solution to mine as an alternative to purchasing expensive OEM ballasts.

lito

cool want to swap my 05 JDM hedalights to your 06

mrpeeng

I don't know if this will work, but its just a thought.

How thick are those screw holes? If they are thin enough, you can snip them off and get a strip of sheet metal and 3m tape it to the back of the ballast. Then drill some holes into the ends to match the screw holes. The 3m tape should hold onto the strip and the screws will hold the ballast in place. From the looks of it, you might not even need to snip the current screw holes off. Seems to be enough clearance to just put the strip over it. If it doesn't work, you can just rip off the strip since its only taped on.

drunkenbuda

Good work Reach, Hot glue FTW!

Benz_05_TSX

iTrader: (1)

Thanks alot for this info! I was really looking forward to get some 06 JDM headlights one day.

CCColtsicehockey

just make a custom metal bracket to hold it. seriously it would be that hard to do that.