C5 Corvette LED Headlight Install

[@biggerdogthor2991]

My dad passed away and left me his 1999 C5. Then I found you. Thanks Bro!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Wow 😢 Hope it stays in your family for a long time. 😊

[@claytonmedina9599]

Have been enjoying ur method of step by step explanations of all ur videos great job no short cuts n you don't leave the thought of something missing... keep up the good work

[@user-jc9yz5xl9b]

What a difference. I was going for the most expensive headlight replacement going well over $800. No point. $50 replacement seems to do the same job. Lol

[@ameerkasana7319]

A little pointer.. always always always buy a resistor harness that you can easily put in under the panel so when you change any LED like blinkers or anything it wouldn’t hyper flashing and especially with the LED lights there is going to an unbalanced power going there and back which will cause the light to burn out fast. That harness took me 10 minutes to put in under the steering wheel.

[@darknessislight3689]

Just got my 01 convertible 56k (pewter) I’m going to do something similar and put the pop-ups back on the car 🤦🏽‍♂️. My brother in law took them out instead of replacing the motors. I prefer the pop-ups😍

[@spencercarr8746]

I did the same upgrade a few weeks ago using the exact same bulbs. It was a huge difference. Driving to and from work in the dark I didn't have anyone flash their brights at me. Well worth the $49.99 I spent.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Thank you for this information. I was going ask about this.

[@BlownInterceptor71]

Nice!!!! Going to try this today. Also going to change the high beams as well. Along with the fog lights.

[@doug2993]

Just got my lights a few days ago, bought them because of this video, thank you. Watching again before I take a crack at it. Update, all done, way brighter! Except now the lights won't go down with the switch off and keys out. lol, there is always something.

[@CallsignHades]

Just did the install on mine and I'm having the same issue, you ever find a fix? They go down if I turn high beams on then off. It works but its inconvenient.

[@TotalStrength23]

Just completed this install and I have the same problem. Thanks for posting this tip on going to high beam then they'll close.

[@jamesrobbins3285]

Thanks for the response Chris, I think the C5 was a big turning point for the corvette, great car...

[@Rico_Suave-bk8le]

Nice I did this upgrade earlier this year with the exact same lights on my C5

[@bobcohen629]

Hi Chris very smart move those original headlights were sub standard not owning affect myself I can’t enjoy you takeBeing me along on your adventure thanks much have a great and healthy holiday

[@mycorvettelife]

My pleasure.

[@jzucchero]

Keep us up to date on the life of the L.E.D. lights, or when they burn out. Thanks for the video.

[@papagigo1]

It's been 4 years, I wonder how long those lamp, with built in fans, lasted?

[@papagigo1]

Chris == "Since we have that part off " ,, I knew that was coming ! 😃😃

[@mikebentley4129]

Should I have any concerns with hyper flash? Thanks for the video. Looks simple enough to me.

[@gcm9820]

What was the issue that lights where not coming down or up when u installed the second one? because I am having exactly same issue, when installed the first one, left side on the car, no problem, when I installed the second one (right side, same as you did) the whole up and down got messed up, So I ended taking both new led out, put back the stock halogen lights and all was working right, so not sure what is the issue there, compatibility or something else, because one works fine and the second one screws up the light control

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

If you didn't figure it out all you have to do is turn your lights completely off and push the signal stalk forward to high beam position...they will go down. You have to do this every time you use your headlights. Not a deal breaker.

[@hypertube81]

Sylvania Silverstar Ultras are a nice upgrade. Even better, my experience is that they're bomb proof.

[@keithgrigg9364]

Great job, sir. I just did this to mine. QUESTION FOR YA....... Does anyone know why the Hi-Beams don't work on the set of upgraded bulbs. I bought an LED Kit off EBAY, but only the Lows will come on. There is probably an electrical upgrade needed or something. Thx!!

[@irishuwould5185]

Been using Lasfit in all my vehicles. Great LEDs and very reliable with way more light output than halogen. Haven’t had one problem with them.

[@gbrown4x4]

Im going to try them....

[@CaPilotMark]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@osvaldomelendez4381]

Hey Chris that came out very nice. Good improvement.

[@mycorvettelife]

Thank you

[@wneal1010]

Great tip on removing the hood positioning rubber mount. Needed to do this on the right side. Also, another learned tip,, After you raise the lights, unplug the main wiring harness to each light. They wont accidentally go down after that. Also, the time I had the parking lights on seemed to drain the battery just enough to where the lights would not go down after the install. I was thinking, WTF. Anyway, started the car up and they went right down. This would not have happened had unplugged the wiring harness as I could have turned the lights off and kept the lights in the up position. Great video though. The LED upgrade is HUGE !!!!!

[@RustyZipper]

Huge improvement!

[@stevenharris16]

Why not replace the high lights? Is it because they can blind on coming cars?

[@Army4Runner]

Just completed this a week ago. Followed your video to a “T” as it was very helpful. And no kidding...getting those suckers in without removing that hood support was a PITA. But, for the price those are fantastic LED options that drastically improve the ability to see at night. Good find and thank you again.

[@mycorvettelife]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@RickeSharp]

From the Amazon ad "Notice: don’t fit 1998-2004 Chevrolet Corvette " . I have a 04 and the headlights are just slightly better than bad so I'm not going to mess with them and I don't drive at night anyway. Nice vid.

[@victorfraga9374]

Thanks for uploading this. Now I'm going to replace the old ones on mine.

[@christopherfasulo1318]

Used the Amazing link to buy a set of these LED Headlights. They are not the same ones you show in the video. I bought them anyway thinking maybe they were a newer type. Installed one and it did not work. Put stock 9006 bulb back in and it worked fine. Tried the other LED bulb and it did not work either. I guess its possible I got a defective set but both bulbs??? I do realize this video is a couple of years old and the LEDs you used may no longer be available. Just letting you know the link my no longer be pointing to the correct LEDs for a C5. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

All you had to do was flip the harness plug orientation.

[@jamesbottger5894]

That's a very nice improvement for a kit that only costs $50! Money well spent!

[@wayneholmes4207]

Do you blind opposing traffic?

[@mwp1088]

My lights aren’t going down with these installed, any ideas?

[@JoKeR-vb5bb]

Nice Vid, I just started playing with mine before watching your video and I broke my lid for the light cover, soooooo I had to find a replacement which is only $175 + paint which I still have not even gotten a quote on yet. :/

[@mycorvettelife]

Yikes! Sorry man.

[@frankrizzo11]

@@mycorvettelife Hey man, 👍liked. I'm looking to buy a c5 and the 1st thing I thought of was changing the headlights to led. Which one's would u recommend? And which are the brightest (reasonably) and also, would you recommend an led (or another) light with a blue tint? Which ones are the best, which are brightest? Thanks for your reply bro.

[@jamesrobbins3285]

Been playing catch up on your videos, great stuff Chris!! I also have a 2003 50th anniversary C5, great car, just got my first big jump for me a Borla cat back exhaust, fixed both my headlights with new brass gears, the worm was brass the main gear was plastic, bad design no more headlight problems, ever heard of curb alert? Just installed 2 weeks ago, no more nose hits on parking stops gives a beep warning when your close, great idea anyway love the stuff your doing, see ya next time, Jim

[@mycorvettelife]

Thanks for watching! The 50th is a beautiful car.

[@clintonstepanekjr4241]

I know this is old video but you didn’t have any issues with the LED not drawing enough load and needing resistors or anything?

[@Rhiaanon]

Thanks for sharing. I will be picking up my C5 in a couple of weeks.

[@robertdelrosario683]

Just wondering if you installed that black stripe yourself.if so how would how would you rate it? Thnx

[@minuteman048]

This is the year 2022. Looks like they stopped making these. How about an update?

[@davidmarsters9443]

Did your new lights throw a CAN bus error?

[@ffas23]

The C5 Corvette comes from the factory with H9006 Low Beam Halogen and H9005 High Beam Halogens. Looks like the 9006 LED works nicely in these cars. How many of you also replaced the High Beams with 9005 LED's? I wish I could see how bright the car is with both High and Low LED's on at the same time. Been kicking it around to put LED's both High and Low Beams in my '99 Coupe. Can someone elaborate as to the problem with the Headlights not going up and down a little more here. As I read below I see some of you guys sent your LED's back because of the problem.

[@gcm9820]

That is exactly what is happening to me. The light on the driver's side works fine, but as soon as you replace the one on the passenger's side, lights started acting up

[@scottmiller4286]

I also had trouble getting the passenger side bulbs fully seated into their sockets. Were you able to access the bulb area better removing the top dress piece, or is there more of a trick to it? Did you have to remove any other pieces to get the bulbs fully seated? Would sure appreciate more info on this. I'm about half-way thru a full conversion to LED on my C5.

[@dougdavis7079]

Your car is very shiny. What are you using on it?

[@terrydclark3000]

Maaaan, that's a big difference.

[@mikeflear5431]

Hey Chris, your engine was made in St.Catharines,Canada

[@briehill1406]

Got the lights they are awesome! Had a little problem, the lights would not close after I install the new bulb. It works with one light in on driver side and the old bulb on the passenger side. I tested to see them work. but when I had both new lights in, the Headlights would not close. got any tips? Thanks you

[@mycorvettelife]

Hyper flash harness

[@787juice]

Great video and helpful as well when it came to balancing the lights, will do this light mod by December

[@treasuresinsp]

Why replace low beam and not high beam?

[@brocknethery9914]

Your videos have helped me so much with my 2004 C5. Thank you and please keep posting!!

[@frankster6241]

Big difference for sure

[@nicholascortez27]

Hey chris can you make a video on how to install the quadbeam relay?

[@mycorvettelife]

I’m not sure what that even is. I have a video on the hyperflash harness.

[@nicholascortez27]

@@mycorvettelife it's a relay that when you put your high beams on the lows stay on too. Making a quadbeam

[@joelcastellanos8170]

Be careful! I had to return my led's through Amazon because the wiring circuit "feedback" doesn't allow for the pop ups to close. 2000 Corvette. I didn't want to add resistor so going with white halogens.

[@seabee4250]

Didnt work on my 2002 returning them

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

They go down but you have to bump the high beam function with the lights completely off after you're done using them.

[@jeffb243]

Good video Chris. Tried finding these same bulbs on Amazon to no avail. Question, are you blinding people with these bulbs??

[@chadmiddleton4654]

That screw you showed to adjust the vertical height, is that for the headlight door to be level with the hood or to adjust height of where the light shines? Also, how do you do it? Plyers or a tip to a screwdriver?

[@philtroskey3454]

FYI you should have changed the right one first so we can see the difference in the blue and the new one I thought the blue was good enough thank you good job

[@kbuss10]

5:09 bruh is it true that you can install a central extra headlight in place of that removable section under the corvette badge on the nose of the car? one that is like a brutal central light like on trains? or urban legend?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes you can. The C5-R race car had one.

[@REAL4wd]

Wow What a difference.

[@jowin960]

Hey Chris do you buy all of this stuff and install it for us to see and promote to go by Is it or do you get it all for free Curious

[@franco804]

These bulbs have doubled in price since your vid. Wow! Click on your link.

[@mycorvettelife]

Well that's unfortunate...

[@Dan-gj1hz]

They are $50 on ebay lol

[@todd8928]

Hey Chris, I want to install those exact same headlights. At the sight they want me to buy a "decoder" for $17...what the heck do they do and did you install one? I didn't see it in your video. BTW, love your vids.

[@scottgeorge50]

Your Amazon link does not work.

[@keithp115]

Thanks Chris! I'm buying a set for my '99

[@rickbaker7415]

Kool video. What are the bulbs you used for low and high beams. Ty

[@mycorvettelife]

Check the video description

[@FloFloFlowable]

Hey Chris, nice video. I'm also looking for led lights for my 1999 C5. Was driving on the autobahn and couldn't see a piece of timber in front of me. Thanks God I didn't crash. What would you recommend, the projectors? Quality is my 1st priority. Thanks a lot and merry Christmas, greetings from Germany, Florian

[@mycorvettelife]

Radio Flyer radioflyerinnovations.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fbi-xenon-aca-headlights&page=1

[@FloFloFlowable]

@@mycorvettelife great thank you 👌

[@joseph4964]

Any reason you didnt replace the high beam lights? Is it just as easy just need to find the right bulb? Great video! Will be doing soon

[@mycorvettelife]

I did in another video.

[@ronmsimmons]

Why not replace the hi-beams at the same time?

[@mycorvettelife]

I will end up changing all of the lights to LED. Just wanted to get these in so it's usable. These LED low beams are brighter than the stock halogen hi-beams.

[@ronmsimmons]

I updated both hi-and-lo on my 2102 Cadillac SRX - massive difference!

[@jonsnyder8659]

I just finished this upgrade to my 98 c5 but now the lights will not retract and both of the LED's flicker when turned off. What now?

[@mycorvettelife]

Sounds like you got bad LEDs.

[@jackthompson6192]

The new ones are way much better. I have got to do that to mine also.

[@bostonstrong1738]

Absolutely mint content!!!

[@WillDeschamps]

Do you suggest replacing all 4 headlights, if not why so. Thanks

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@michaeljaskiewicz7318]

I noticed you have a weather salon the front of your hood,I'm wondering where that can be purchased?

[@gmann6449]

I just replaced my low beam bulbs with Lasfit lights and when I try to shut them off and they will not close. Then I noticed the led’s are still flashing very little. Any thoughts???????How

[@mycorvettelife]

Sounds like the wiring is in the way of the hinge mechanism.

[@iggi494]

So no issue with base of high beam bulbs hitting closing bracket on headlight assembly?

[@mycorvettelife]

No

[@shambo4]

I definitely just had this issue today. Low beams are great no problem. High beams install just fine like the original lamp but the bulb base doesn’t clear the closing bracket. I bought the 4 lamp set, 9005/9006. Gonna contact lasfit tomorrow to see if they know where this went wrong. For what it’s worth, it’s a great upgrade for the low beams I drove it tonight. I also got the hyper flash harness from corvette envy. I’ll be switching turn signals to led and didn’t want problems there or with the many folks commenting about the lights not lowering due to resistance differences. It’s the right move, less than 30$ and took about 20 minutes under the steering column. Pretty easy.

[@timlawrence7555]

Please read buddy. Great video bud. Thanks. I think i have a pair of leds in my garage and look like the same fittings and connections. Will have a look and if right will save me some cash. Btw made in canada made me laugh by your reaction because ive just removed the door and wing mouldings as i didnt like them and behind them guess what it reads? Yup made in canada. I had the same reaction as you!!! Lovin the look without the mouldings. Really clean and more modern looking. Brings out the scallops on the doors. Cheers. Keep up the good work. Tim from london uk. I own a c5 2001 with 28000 miles. Beautiful. C6 5 spoke alloys. One thing, i watched you lowering video. Tried it but i cant turn the front scews,bolts to lower car. Any advise would be appreciated.

[@mycorvettelife]

Pressure has to be off the spring to turn the bolt.

[@timlawrence7555]

@@mycorvettelife yes we did that. Jacked it up as you did until it started to lift off jacking puck. Seems to be kinda rusted in the bolt shaft. Do you know if it has a head to use a spanner so not just by hand? Thank you for relpying

[@diddlydotgaming9626]

These leds seem to be out of stock most places now do you know anymore that are good and install the same way?

[@mycorvettelife]

Doesn't seem like it. Supply chain issues are everywhere right now.

[@Dan-gj1hz]

Ebay lol

[@mikedauzat8119]

Just upgraded and my headlights won’t go down unless I hit the high beam switch after turning them off and I have to hold it long enough to have them go all the way down if I let off early they stay slightly open. Any suggestions what I should do or if this need to be fixed immediately or not?!

[@mycorvettelife]

I never had that issue.

[@frankhannon3244]

You need to install a hyper flash harness for led lights under front dash drivers side or add resistors to the lights you installed the harness is pretty easy to install about $45 lasfit or vette lights sell these

[@kelvinwolf225]

Great video! Descriptive and enjoyable. Easy to follow

[@stanleybradley5513]

Looking at doing the same mod, this shows me it IS worth the effort - Thanks!

[@Tankot2000]

I’m having trouble with my pop up headlights coming down afterwards. I’ve been reading other posts (here and on the inter webs) with the same problem and they said it was because basically they’re not registering the LEDs the same way as regular bulbs. They said the problem to fixing this was getting a resistor to trick the system into thinking it’s a regular bulb. Have you (or anyone viewing this) had this problem, and if so can you verify and/or provide your solutions?

[@mycorvettelife]

Get a hyper flash harness.

[@Tankot2000]

@@mycorvettelife Roger, I almost figured that what I might've been. It's ordered and sending. Thanks for the fast response; I super appreciate it!

[@giuseppelubrano9750]

When you guys add leds on your C5 Vettes do you have problems with the flipping up and down of the headlight assembly

[@mycorvettelife]

Some do, some don’t. It it due to the system sensing less electrical draw from the LEDs vs the old halogen, so the system thinks there is a lamp out. A hyper flash harness should correct this.

[@ericswild]

Wow...what a difference. Ordering some tonight!! Thanks for the tips...how is the baby??

[@mycorvettelife]

Doing well!

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

would you know the proper steps to replace the 3rd brake light on my c5 thanks

[@mycorvettelife]

Take out the 2 inner taillights then you can reach behind the bumper and unbolt the 3rd brake light.

[@carmenpete]

great video thanks, I did the HIR update and they work ok but the base of the bulb has to be modified for installation, I can't find a part for the high beam, do they make these for high beams ?

[@mycorvettelife]

www.lasfit.com/products/lasfit-la9005-led-high-low-beam-headlight-bulb-kits-6000k-72w-7600lm-white-light

[@carmenpete]

@@mycorvettelife thank you !

[@klong9269]

@@mycorvettelife The fine print states "HID and LED bulbs are street legal in the USA for Fog Light use only. Not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108 and not street legal in the USA for Headlights. Legal for off-road use in Snowmobile and ATV headlights and off-road racing use only auxiliary or forward lighting." This would be an important detail to include, don't you think?

[@timlawrence7555]

Can someone please tell me what bulbs they are please. I know led but whats the part number. H4 H7?? I live in uk so not sure i can buy here. Thanks guys

[@mycorvettelife]

Low Beam Headlight Bulb Size: 9006 High Beam Headlamp Light Bulb Size: 9005

[@timlawrence7555]

@@mycorvettelife thank you very much.

[@catherinestephen1857]

I see you did low beam what about high beam? Sonny Living in New Zealand

[@mycorvettelife]

I have a video on the high beams too.

[@bruceleehan4370]

Does anyone know if these LED bulbs will work the "twilight sentinel option" (auto headlights w/ delay) on the C5? I think I'm gonna buy these...

[@mycorvettelife]

They are a direct replacement, plug and play. So I would say yes.

[@tannerb4143]

LOL "it's not blinding me at all" ....LMAO !

[@gerryaustin8687]

Was there a special cleaner for the headlight covers? The difference is very noticeable

[@mycorvettelife]

I just used some streak free glass cleaner.

[@heliarc099]

I'm in the process of installing these. Mine jiggles ever so slightly. It doesn't fit snug like the halogen. Is that how they fit or do I need to keep messing with it? Thx

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes, mine did the same.

[@edmudd1600]

It's been 3 years are they still working?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@buickmonte]

Sweeet,this is to be my next improvement on my '04 C5,thank you very much for the info!!

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

ty sir very much,big help,have a good easter you and yours

[@ncjsgrki]

Does anyone knows if I can put the C7 seat on the C5?

[@reditopi7906]

So where’s the low beam located the first one light or second?

[@mycorvettelife]

The inside in low outside is high.

[@TheSchwiz]

So I just got these lights. Attempted the install. When I switch the lights off completely the low beams stay lit very dim and flicker ever so slightly. Also the lights don’t retract. I read a bit and it says they won’t retract if there is a short or bulb out. So I’m assuming they are causing some kind of issue. Didn’t have enough time to trouble shoot. But figured I’d ask for any suggestions.

[@yencarlosq]

Hi I'm having the same issue did you figure out a solution yet.

[@TheSchwiz]

Carlos Quispe so I contacted the manufacturer. They claim the corvette requires different wattage. They are exchanging the set for me. I don’t have them to test yet. Will report back.

[@johnpawluk9470]

Any luck with the new lights? I have the same issue. Lasfit is telling me to replace the high beams because the power difference between the low beam LED and the high beams still halogen.

[@TheSchwiz]

JWP 2686 unfortunately they swapped my low beams and I returned the high beams. No luck. The lights retract only when I turn the high beams on and then shut off the lights. But I’m pretty sure this is because the high beams are the stock halogen bulbs. They told me if I put the LAS FIT higher wattage hibeams my problem will go away. But I’m not sold. They don’t really know why it will work. This was supposed to be plug and play and I’m not sure it’s worth this nonsense.

[@TheSchwiz]

As an FYI I have a 1999 C5.

[@ikeknight-r7001]

Cant wait to upgrade my Cutlass exterior lamps!

[@howardhassell9132]

is there a left right adjustment on the c5

[@mycorvettelife]

I don’t believe so.

[@davidgentry4800]

what other brands of leds will work on a c5 corvette

[@michaellovelace2020]

David Gentry c6 mods

[@RogerJG21]

Nice video lights are great, what number did you for the low beams and the high beams? when I click on the link took me to amazon but there's different model numbers

[@mycorvettelife]

9006 for low-beam, 9005 for hi-beam.

[@RogerJG21]

Thank you

[@SteelHorseRiders]

Great video. Ordering the lights now... Thanks!

[@takeoverdept.]

Great Video. I’m thinking on buying a c5

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

Would you recommend upgrading the brights also ?

[@mycorvettelife]

Yes

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

My Corvette Life I have a 99 I just bought and this will be my first set of to do things. Do the reverse/plate led’s help you with backing up or is it mostly for looks ?

[@tuber46]

Nice info and video. I want to add these to my C5. What is the model/part number of the ones you used? Also, any problems since installing? Did you have to readjust the lights?

[@mycorvettelife]

Lazfit 9006 for low beam, 9005 for high beam. I haven’t had any issues since install.