DIY: 2004-2008 Acura TSX - Factory HID to LED conversion, STEP BY STEP

[@jackyphotos]

The best video that I ever seen regarding to this topic, very informative, easy to understand and clear step by step.

[@zombiesteve39]

Thanks! Great video, I need to do my 2010 TSX, I'm pretty sure it's extremely similar. I've already replaced a ballast once. I'll report back after trying. One thing you might add to your process is running the wire thru the headlight cap before crimping connectors on. Then you could drill a smaller hole and seal it up much easier with just a dab of something.

[@jpcustodio3973]

So do these LED’s need a resistor of some sort? Last thing i wanna do is mess up the entire headlight harness because of the power output of the LED’s

[@shelbyturner9716]

Maaaan, thank you so much for this video have been searching hi and low for a detailed video on how to do this, GREAT CONTENT!

[@socalaccessories6687]

Thanks

[@Rsxnation0]

So you don’t need a ballast to run the led ? I’m so confused lol what did you rewire ?

[@johansengonzalez6524]

REALLYYY appreciate the video my bro!! I’ve also been lookin for a detailed install video for HID-LED headlights and this hands down has been the BEST ONE !! You just got a new Sub 👌🏽🤞🏽

[@socalaccessories6687]

Thanks :)

[@AKYGaming]

Hi i just ordered 12/19/23. I was wondering if you can ship asap since one of my TSX headlight is out. Thanks

[@ase06090]

I have an 04 tsx. The previous owner already converted to a LED Lasfit D2S. I bought the correct bulbs and installed them. For some reason the lights will just shut off after 5 minutes. The next day they come back on but will shut off after a few minutes. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated.

[@dopey0682]

Overheating

[@socalaccessories6687]

it may be a defective item, easiest way to check that is take the bulbs and swap sides it the issue follows the bulb then is a bad bulb is the issue is still on the same side for example the driver side headlight then most likely a bad connection or a bad fuse.

[@carlburgin9362]

Would it bea easier to just take out the whole headlight assembly or do you have to take the bumper off?

[@emanence5]

Dosent the led have little fans that need airflow to keep things cool?

[@socalaccessories6687]

Correct they do have Fans to help keep the Chips cool but its fine with the dust caps on the kits have a 1 year warranty and would not want to tell someone to not put that caps back on because then you will get moisture into the headlights

[@Kai_DC2]

when i did mine (last week) i didnt have to do all of that. all i had to do was put the led bulbs in and was able to use the -/+ pin from the bulb and just put them right into the connector -/+ and that was it.

[@socalaccessories6687]

thats the way we do them but the kits dont usually come with that type of cable we just have alot from OLD HID kits we have laying around so thats why we showed how to do it this way.

[@Kai_DC2]

@@socalaccessories6687 ooo okay understandable, im still learning the tsx chassis myself so when my bulbs came in it was different from urs so it makes sense on why it was different to install.

[@KseriesWill]

Can you send me the link or give me the name of the leds you used?

[@thejake8099]

What then was your solution for putting the dustcap back in place? Yes, just connecting the LED wiring to your headlight wiring without splicing anything would be best, but I do not see how to avoid drilling an extra large hole into the dustcap for the connectors to fit, so you can put the dustcap back in place.

[@gabe9464]

So i want to buy a d2s led bulb but i cant seem to find any blue ones anywhere? Do you know somewhere that makes them?

[@ase06090]

Amazon

[@socalaccessories6687]

not for LED if your factory HID work then yes you can just buy blue replacement bulbs

[@Martinuzm4]

Is ballast no longer needed during the conversion?

[@socalaccessories6687]

Thats correct or now we also have a kit that plugs into the oem ballast but both oem ballast would need to be working for the new style one that we have thats plug and play, but this style the ballast is no longer needed.

[@JoshManDade]

For the plug and play kit you guys sell online, does it matter if the OEM is D2S or D2R? I have an 03 Acura TL.

[@socalaccessories6687]

No for the D2 series’s for hid bulbs it would but not for the led kit that plugs in

[@austinyang6488]

I got mine a minth now for my tsx and the led bulb isnt that bright and it points down

[@wendy8561]

New subscriber I have a 2004 Acura TSX I'm not sure what type of headlights I have I guess it's factory I only have $160,000 mi on it would I go with HID or LED how do I know what I have and will a D2S bulb fit it keeps cutting on and off on the driver side please help I have checked the fuses as well

[@emilianabonilla728]

How do I order this exact set up?

[@chevyss18]

Why can’t they make some leds that connect straight to the power without doing any cutting or taping?

[@kxngearner698]

I want to do this to my 2006 Infiniti M35 & my 2008 Infiniti M35

[@socalaccessories6687]

we only really suggest this when the oem ballast is out. if you just want to upgrade to led we now have led bulbs that plug into the oem ballast for that vehicle.

[@Abz84]

May i know what led type you have used, or I missed the led type in video? Thanks

[@socalaccessories6687]

www.socalaccessories.com/d2r-d2s-led-kit-pair/

[@louistorres3187]

Hello S.C.A THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO Can you send me the website so I can order the kit like today , next week I have to pass Delaware state inspection thank you again

[@socalaccessories6687]

www.socalaccessories.com/d2r-d2s-led-kit-pair/

[@louistorres3187]

Thank you I just ordered it

[@tallxboi94]

if its wedging itself back out couldnt you just electrical tape it in a way it couldnt back out? instead of going thru all that and t tapping it?

[@kingmarc9631]

Hi i have a 2008 acura tl base which led bulbs size would i need for low and high beam?

[@antonisssbtw400]

would this work for a 2007 acura tl?

[@socalaccessories6687]

yes it will.

[@junrodriguez8639]

Hey are those H11 or H1 LED lights?

[@junrodriguez8639]

I am looking for one on eBay for my 2004 Acura TSX and the plastic piece that has to be taken out from the light bulb to place first in the headlight seems that it doesn't fit, could you help me with which one I need plz?

[@socalaccessories6687]

its neither size its a D series bulb to replace the factory HID

[@astronauttv3436]

What are the connectors called with the red tops that you cut?

[@socalaccessories6687]

what was the time stamp on the video for the part you are talking about ?

[@rolandoayala8775]

Witch two wires are u stripping? Is that the ballast plug???

[@socalaccessories6687]

Sorry just seen this but yes its the power and ground cable that use to power up the oem ballast.

[@TriniS2k]

Question if you do not want to strip the wire , what connector can i order to use it to plug in ?

[@socalaccessories6687]

Jimmy M you can use a 9006 or H11 cable without the plastic tip on the male side

[@TriniS2k]

@@socalaccessories6687 can you please send a link I tried looking I'm unsure thank you so much

[@socalaccessories6687]

Jimmy M www.socalaccessories.com/d2r-d2s-led-kit-pair/ just add a note when you do the checkout asking me for H11 wires for TSX and I’ll just toss them in your order for you.

[@JendyVisionary]

@@socalaccessories6687 hey, would I be able to do the same? I don’t want to strip into the wire and would prefer just a connection

[@socalaccessories6687]

@@JendyVisionary sorry just seen this but yes

[@volcalstone]

For the plug & plug kit you guys sell for $100. Are you able to tuck everything inside the housing so that the dust cover could be used?

[@socalaccessories6687]

yes you can but on the tax it is a tight fit but I have done it on 2 of them already kinda have to try all 4 covers on each side till the plug goes into the closed area then you put the dust cover back on.

[@randydelgadillo5297]

What temp are theses rated at? In terms of Kelvin? Excited these are available as I’m a bit disappointed on my HIDs now

[@Sounga74]

Just change the bulbs im sure youll see improvement,

[@socalaccessories6687]

Sorry just seen this but this is not really brighter then the oem kit its just since most of them have the oem ballast go out and those can be expensive.

[@2cthagoon392]

Did you bypass the ballast?

[@socalaccessories6687]

correct, No longere need the ballast your just using the same power that use to power up the ballast to poower up the LED kit

[@ramonruiz3027]

What led number did you use for the Acura tsx

[@dopey0682]

Legit make the exact hid bulb number I'm led

[@apt.strict]

It works for Acura TL 05 also?

[@socalaccessories6687]

yes it will

[@allyouneedtoknow]

Is all this worth it?? I mean HIDs are sufficient

[@jamesmunro9661]

It might be. I'm looking into doing this because Acura is charging 500 CAD for each ballast, plus 200 per bulb and 100 for each igniter. I have a flickering bulb and no one is willing to even try to fix it unless I replace all the parts. I don't have that kind of money for a car from 2006. If I can get the lights to work properly for a couple hundred bucks and never have to worry about those *#$^ing ballasts ever again, perfect. Getting the ballasts swapped out is a giant pain in the butt, especially if it ends up NOT being the ballasts.

[@socalaccessories6687]

I made this video because fro the year most people have 1 or 2 of the oem ballast going out and dont want to spend the money on a new ballast so this is also very bright and most kits come with a 1 year warranty or at least the ones we have

[@Catharticscrapper]

Great video

[@athaothao2880]

tsx auto led hid headlights conversion

[@GodForgiveUs661]

Will these work on TL?

[@socalaccessories6687]

sorry just seen this but yes they will.

[@noelarios9410]

Great vid. The ballast on the same side of my car went out also. It's the perfect excuse to get LED lights. 🤜💥🤛

[@socalaccessories6687]

Thanks

[@abibnoor_jdmmy4109]

HID vs LED which is better?

[@socalaccessories6687]

Abibnoor_JDM MY in my opinion I would if said hid a few years ago but led manufacturers have finally passed up HIDs they are not brighter and have less defects for like the last 2-3 years

[@alonsocamacho1937]

What H number is the kit ?

[@socalaccessories6687]

Alonso Camacho what do you mean by what H number?

[@Queen_EL11]

SoCal Accessories He means, is it H1, H11. Most of those lights are usually labeled with H & a number that follows.

[@socalaccessories6687]

thsi kit dont have a h number like vehicles that come with halogen bulbs its this kit www.socalaccessories.com/d2r-d2s-led-kit-pair/

[@christianrodriguez1257]

Does it gotta be 35w bulbs

[@Cruz0604]

My HIDs are way brighter!

[@200horsepower]

Don't see too much of the difference

[@socalaccessories6687]

made this video because fro the year most people have 1 or 2 of the oem ballast going out and dont want to spend the money on a new ballast so this is also very bright and most kits come with a 1 year warranty or at least the ones we have

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

Led in a projector is trash

[@fruitfulfigtree2195]

So how would I make both low and high beam LED do I need to buy 2 ballasts?

[@socalaccessories6687]

the kit i put the link for is for the low beam you can also make the high beam led but that size it uses is a small H1 size so you will have issues not being able to fit the dust cap back on

[@dopey0682]

They make a h1 that fits.........

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

@@dopey0682 link please ?