jdot

Hey Guys,

I did a quick search and didnt get any clear answers on this, but ill 07 type s headlights work on an 04 base tl and if so what needs to be modified?

Thanx for helping out the 3rd gen newbie!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

It will fit right up. you will need diff. bulbs and a diff balast.

jdot

for all of the bulbs and ballasts? or just the inner projectors?

tightdude14

is it the same wit tail lights

SlimTL

Tails are a direct swap.

Headlights require:
* different size ballasts,
* 9005 inner lense bulb (don't use a regular bulb because the heat will melt the housing at full power),
* 1157 parking/turn signal bulbs,
* 1157 type-s socket, and
* electrical connector for the 1157 socket.

24no7

iTrader: (2)

nope, u don't need to get different ballast just use the ones u have right now... that's what i did and it works perfect...

24no7

iTrader: (2)

correct me if i'm worng but aren't the 9005 the running lights?? so if someone wants to install the 9005 ineer lense bulb, the person will only use them during the day, right??

AckTL05

iTrader: (18)

If you have an 06, then it will work but 04-05 have larger ballasts and won't "seal" up the headlight as the ballasts locks out moisture.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

The fogs will still function normally with TL-S headlights.

9005 and 9006 use the same pigtails... but the tabs are angled differently.
Some members, however, have noticed melted shrouds/housings for the DRL/Fogs though...

24no7

iTrader: (2)

I'm using the ballast of my 04 headlights, yes they are bigger but I changed the position of the ballast in order to made them work... I saved myself money tho...

AckTL05

iTrader: (18)

You could have sold your 04 ballasts and bought 06 and maybe didn't have to pay anything. I wouldn't cut corners anywhere, it always comes to bit you in the ass later, but thats just me. All you need is moisture to get in the headlights and ballast and blow your whole set up, then you will be pissed that you didn't spend around $30 difference in the two for a $300 repair.

24no7

iTrader: (2)

that's true, then good thing is i didn't cut anything...

jdot

ok so what 9005 bulbs can I get so they wont melt the housings?

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

stock bulb might be sufficient.
the reason it melts the housing is cause your inner-light will be powered as fogs at 100% versus DRLs which run at 50%.

jdot

ok well I will be using bumper fogs instead of those so I wont really have them turned on. Thanks for the info guys

SlimTL

Or you could put LEDs in there.