tailfin joe

Hi I have a 2003 TL what aftermarket kit is a TRUE PLUG AND PLAY don't want to cut into the wiring does such a kit exist

3.2TLc

Welcome Tailfin joe !!!
Most all of the aftermarket ""HID" replacement kits require some minor wire splicing to adapt to our existing wiring. Check out the "DIY" sticky for installation procedures and tips when using these kits. Many previous threads on the subject are available if ya try searching.

The kits are relatively inexpensive at approximately $100. If ya don't feel comfortable with cutting a few wires, most automotive electronics specialty shop could do the job in about an hour.

HairyMonkey019

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no. All you're splicing are 2 wires on each side of the car. After that you won't have to cut it anymore in the future, as your harness will now be compatible with any aftermarket HID kit.

tailfin joe

What two wires do I have to splice into? what kit is the best ?

justnspace

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www.theretrofitsource.com
pick up their morimoto 3five ballast and bulb package

fsttyms1

Barry95

Isn't the 2g tl already hid?

cincinattlguy19

Yes, but with 11-15 years of age on the OEM ones, replacement is bound to happen. Thus, upgrading the HID kit to aftermarket!

Skirmich

I'm still rolling OEM Ballasts! muahahahaha!

Naija'sTL

You're one of the lucky ones! Both of mine died within a year of owning my TL (I'm the 2nd owner).

As an owner of the Morimoto 3five kit, I couldn't be happier. Give it a shot OP!

Skirmich

Yeah I'm pretty surprised given the amount of threads about failing OEM Ballasts... That's almost 13 years on stock ballasts..

fsttyms1

My stock ballasts were still running perfect when i redid my headlights. There was probably 450k miles on them at that point.

3.2TLc

Yeah, my 2000 TL also has the original components. Only ever had to replace the bulbs with a "Phillips" brand.
I think that moisture is what kills the system most of the time.

01tl4tl

this is not a science experiment- its cutting off an existing connector
and install new connector in same exact place!
can you operate pliers?

everything else is already there on the car with our stock hid system
the key is the upgrade you get with modern bulb and ballast technology

new lights are way brighter than your 13 year olds~

still happy with hidextra.com for the budget minded
suggest 5000 k bulbs

shishir95

I was able to install a hidextra.com 6000k D2R kit very very quickly on my car. It really is two wires on each side of the car, I stripped and soldered the new harness to the old harness and my HIDs came back to life... even a little brighter than before. Really was worth it, and $60, free shipping was a true beauty.

Gonna do a projector retrofit later in the summer, just so I don't have to deal with these skanky reflectors anymore.

shishir95

If you truly want a plug-and-play upgrade, why not just go to theretrofitsource.com and buy the Mitsubishi ballasts? They're the same as the current OEM ones and plug right in. You can find a "D2S-to-AMP" converter that plugs into the D2R headlight socket and provides a standard aftermarket HID pin-out if you want to use a different bulb. Otherwise that's the easiest fix, by far. Those Mitsu ballasts last over a decade if installed correctly. Downside is $200. Personally do as everyone else is saying and just bite the dust and solder in a new ballast.

justnspace

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theretrofitsource.com took care of all my needs.

and guess what?
they recently became a vendor on acurazine.
there is a coupon code.