2nd Gen RL Headlights Cleared DIY
#82
Okay so I hooked up the headlights to make sure they work....it looks like the left one cant move the HID....are headlights suppose to move left and right? Or does the left one turn left and the right one turn right? I will have to take them both apart again to investigate...
#83
Senior Moderator
If you are talking about upon startup, only the passenger light moves. That is a diagnostic routine. When you are driving, either light can move depending on which way the wheel turns. While stopped, only the right light will turn.
#84
It looks like the driver side headlight twitched a little bit with the startup routine, is that normal?
#86
Senior Moderator
Replacing the high beam with HID will eliminate your DRL.
That kit is pretty cheap. Remember, you get what you pay for.
That kit is pretty cheap. Remember, you get what you pay for.
#87
I think I am going to order this because Sniffles did it and it worked okay and I like the color and rarely use my high beams...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9005-LED-Hig...t_10140wt_1163
Unless someone knows of how I can get the best of both worlds? Good color on DRL and good output on high beam mode?
#88
Racer
I just realized HID in high beam is a bad idea anyway and I want the DRL.
I think I am going to order this because Sniffles did it and it worked okay and I like the color and rarely use my high beams...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9005-LED-Hig...t_10140wt_1163
Unless someone knows of how I can get the best of both worlds? Good color on DRL and good output on high beam mode?
I think I am going to order this because Sniffles did it and it worked okay and I like the color and rarely use my high beams...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9005-LED-Hig...t_10140wt_1163
Unless someone knows of how I can get the best of both worlds? Good color on DRL and good output on high beam mode?
#89
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#91
We have to work on your search skills, MDub.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838082
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843239
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836999
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838082
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843239
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836999
#93
Who is the seller, I am interested in getting a pair of these also.
#95
Senior Moderator
While I am not a fan of the orange corners, having no corners just looks incomplete IMO. The RL headlights (and taillights for that matter) have too much detail to be missing such a large piece of their design.
I can appreciate the work though. How long did everything take and how hard was it?
I can appreciate the work though. How long did everything take and how hard was it?
#96
While I am not a fan of the orange corners, having no corners just looks incomplete IMO. The RL headlights (and taillights for that matter) have too much detail to be missing such a large piece of their design.
I can appreciate the work though. How long did everything take and how hard was it?
I can appreciate the work though. How long did everything take and how hard was it?
It took me two days to do everything, resurfacing, baking, etc. It was a pain in the ass and I am just hoping I managed to get the damn things sealed properly. Also getting the headlights off and on the car is the biggest pain in the ass ever, poor design by Acura. Have to loosen the quarter panel and even then its very hard.
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#97
Senior Moderator
That review pretty much confirms that I will never be taking apart my headlights.
#98
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You dont have to touch the quarter panel to remove the headlights. If you know what bolts to remove and how the headlight is supposed to come out of the assembly (an go back in) its cake. I've done it numerous times. Took me about 12 hours to remove, bake, paint the chrome, reseal, let the sealant and paint set overnight, and reinstall. I need to refinish the lenses now.
Last edited by EL19; 11-08-2012 at 12:57 PM.
#99
Chapter Leader (Chicago)
yeah quarter panels don't come out amigo... and to the average joe will notice that the car is incomplete. thats why when i did mine i put mine back lol... It looks tacky ... but like oo7spy said we appreciate the work. its not an easy work to do...
L,
you had pm'd me before that you were going to try and get the clear ambers done. did you ever do that?
L,
you had pm'd me before that you were going to try and get the clear ambers done. did you ever do that?
#100
Senior Moderator
^No, and I haven't forgotten either.
#101
yeah quarter panels don't come out amigo... and to the average joe will notice that the car is incomplete. thats why when i did mine i put mine back lol... It looks tacky ... but like oo7spy said we appreciate the work. its not an easy work to do...
L,
you had pm'd me before that you were going to try and get the clear ambers done. did you ever do that?
L,
you had pm'd me before that you were going to try and get the clear ambers done. did you ever do that?
Also I didn't remove the quarter panel but I had to loosen the bolts for the panel. I have no idea how you guys got it out easily without loosening the panel, I think I probably could have but it was pushing up on the quarter panel ALOT when I was pulling the headlight out, even after loosening the panel it was difficult. Even the other guy in this thread which I got the instructions from for taking the corners out said he had to loosen the quarter panel and it was still painful. You guys are talking from experience about taking the headlight out on the RL, right?
Maybe make a video if you take them out again, if I ever have to remove the headlights (didn't seal correctly, or if someone makes clear corners) then I would want to know how to get them out easily.
Last edited by Matt W; 11-15-2012 at 01:34 AM.
#102
Chapter Leader (Chicago)
Yes i am talking about removing the Headlights on a RL. I also did the cooking of the headlights. and then decided to put the ambers back.
But hey you got the job done...
But hey you got the job done...
#103
The amber piece in the headlight should have a bulb behind it so that the car has visible indicators to perpendicular traffic. E.G. if you are waiting at a T intersection then oncoming cars can get advance warning of your intentions. I suspect that some countries mandate side markers for indicators and the LED's on the mirrors may qualify but they may not be as useful as front mounted side facing amber indicators.
The USA is very lax on indicator rules as are the USA drivers who don't use signalling for lane changes or direction changes.
The USA is very lax on indicator rules as are the USA drivers who don't use signalling for lane changes or direction changes.
#105
The amber piece in the headlight should have a bulb behind it so that the car has visible indicators to perpendicular traffic. E.G. if you are waiting at a T intersection then oncoming cars can get advance warning of your intentions. I suspect that some countries mandate side markers for indicators and the LED's on the mirrors may qualify but they may not be as useful as front mounted side facing amber indicators.
The USA is very lax on indicator rules as are the USA drivers who don't use signalling for lane changes or direction changes.
The USA is very lax on indicator rules as are the USA drivers who don't use signalling for lane changes or direction changes.
Amber corners are required by traffic law in the USA. In regards to rules I'm thankful we don't have has many rules as Europe and other countries, the less traffic laws the better, just more bullshit excuses for police officers to ticket otherwise law abiding citizens for petty crimes so they can line their pockets and enlarge their already unreasonable government pensions, instead of using my tax money to go after violent criminals.
#108
Senior Moderator
Also false. That is unless all Mercedes Benz sedans roll off the lot with illegal inspections.
Last edited by oo7spy; 11-21-2012 at 11:46 AM.
#111
Senior Moderator
Maybe someone could find me a 2012 MB sedan with amber corners before we start getting ahead of ourselves.
The only reason I brought that example up is because I saw a C-class the other day with silver corners. Every pic on the first page of teh Goog agrees with me too.
The only reason I brought that example up is because I saw a C-class the other day with silver corners. Every pic on the first page of teh Goog agrees with me too.
#112
Senior Moderator
I stand corrected that a side marker light in North America must emit an amber color. The MB sedans have a side marker below the corner that may have a clear lens but an amber bulb.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autom...ting#section_3
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autom...ting#section_3
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#114
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#116
Hey Juan I live in ct as well would you be interested in clearing my headlights for some $$$ lmk hicuts508@gmail.com
#118
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