Easy Ford C-Max LED Headlight and High-Beam Replacement

[@DansWay]

Please use code 'Dansway' to get 15% off these LEDs: geni.us/C-Max_Headlight

[@DansWay]

Also, please note that some early 2013 owners are having problems with the bulbs not staying on, so I would suggest getting a resistor set as well in case this is needed. I'm waiting for others to reply back if the resistors solve their problems. Most people are not having problems (myself included), and mine is a 'late 2013' model.

[@GarySanney]

I greatly appreciate you for making this video. It helped me to replace the front right turn signal bulb in my 2013 C-Max E-nergi. I would not have known otherwise to remove the top fender screws (and about the tab on the light assembly housing). With your help I successfully removed the assembly and replaced the bulb in just minutes. Sincerely, thank you! Also, my bulb was incandescent so I stayed with that for the replacement only because I slightly fear change, but thank you again for helping me.

[@DansWay]

You're very welcome!

[@olegs6294]

Спасибо за видео! Я поменял в правой фаре лампу ближнего света на светодиодную не снимая фару. Но я видел, как мастер снимал эту фару не откручивая крыло. Но звук при этом был очень громкий и пугающий😁

[@marcosramos4596]

Thank you for your video. The High LED Beams that I bought did not have that adaptor for me.

[@kensutton8832]

Worked just like you showed, great video. I have a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid that I just picked up. Problem though, after I replaced the bulbs I turned the vehicle on and they worked just fine, but after a few hours later I drove it, and the headlights would not stay on, only the brights. Any ideas on what it could be? I am going to take them out tomorrow and double check all the connections and do try it again. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[@DansWay]

Wow, I have no idea why it would only work for a time. I’ve had mine for months now with no issues at all. Please let us know what you find out. Someone else said their lights would only stay on for a few moments before shutting down.

[@zaincazorla6914]

@@DansWay same thing happens with me. Apparently the experts in my area told me that the LEDs are much stronger than the halogens that are currently on it so the car senses that and doesnt light them up to avoid overheating/melting of any components? I am not sure if this makes sense but they told me I can install a wire connecting that will get me around this issue to use LEDs but I figured that its not worth it

[@zaincazorla6914]

to be clear, what happens with me is that when the switch is on, the lights light up as they normally would. However, as I turn on the car, the lights turn off.

[@DansWay]

@@zaincazorla6914 Did you ever figure this issue out? Do you have an 'early 2013' build of the car?

[@EliVillasana]

Having the same issue on my father in-laws 2013 CMax Hybrid. They don’t stay on.

[@marcosramos4596]

We need a comparison of before and after!

[@DansWay]

Yah, sorry about not getting a proper ‘before’ shot but trust me the color clarity difference and increase in brightness make it totally worth it.

[@marcosramos4596]

@@DansWay I'll take your word for it. How much did you spend on the LED lights?

[@nancykohlman6431]

Thank you for showing me that it is not as easy as changing a household light bulb so I'll have the professionals handle this next week 🙏

[@OCISupport-yj5bd]

....any update? Heard these are good for 6 months max.....fans stop working and overheat

[@sTrideNizzY24]

Thank you so much. I just changed my headlight bulb using your tutorial.

[@toyotabrony]

Once again. Those Auxito - M3 are worth the money. Fun fact, car light review tested those led bulbs. And it’s well balanced. Auxito claimed it’s 30aw per bulb. But it’s 22.4W per bulb for the observation. And after 27 minutes of run time, which is the commuter time in the us. They get cooled up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Any led bulbs that’s for all in one or internal driver or a led bulb with an external driver, with the main unit gets under 150 degrees Fahrenheit is a plus, on external driver for around 150 degrees Fahrenheit is about average. For all in one, anything that’s above 150 degrees Fahrenheit is something u need to take in the consideration. The higher the temperature, the shorter the lifespan. The lower the temperature, the longer the lifespan. But those led bulbs will not work well for those headlight housing. It’s not because led will not work with reflector. They do. It’s the offset of the halogen bulbs. When u see the halogen bulb position sideways. And u turn to angle to remove it. And then put the nice two sided led bulbs. The orientation is completely wrong, the led chips are facing up and down or 6-12 o’clock: and it will not use the reflector housing to mimic the same beam pattern as oem. I would change the Auxito - M3, and get either Auxito - Y13 or Y19. Because it has comes with Allen wrench to loose the set screw, to adjust the orientation. If u wonder what is the box between the led bulb and the connector, it’s an external driver for heat management and longevity.

[@jodyk4949]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate your time and sharing this!

[@DansWay]

No worries! Are you going to try something like this on your car?

[@jodyk4949]

@@DansWay Hi again Dan. Thanks for your reply. I have a C-Max and want to get LED's installed. Mine is a 2016, but I can see the engine compartment is the same. I went to follow your link and it is not working. If you can let me know, I will wait for you to resolve before I order. Have a great day!

[@DansWay]

@@jodyk4949 I just clicked on the links and they worked fine...?? Try these: Low-Beam: auxito.com/collections/auxito-h11-h8-h9-led-headlight-bulb/products/dd-m3-h8?rq=yr_2013~mk_Ford~md_C-Max~tm_Standard%20Trims~ml_Low%20Beam High-Beam: auxito.com/collections/h1-led-headlight-bulbs/products/auxito-h1-led-headlight-bulbs-12000lm-per-set-6500k-xenon-white-mini-size-wireless-headlight?rq=yr_2013~mk_Ford~md_C-Max~tm_Standard%20Trims~ml_High%20Beam

[@jodyk4949]

@@DansWay it must be a security setting on my end then. Thank you for the new link. Cheers!

[@jeffeast5762]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@jeruedas]

Excellent video. You are very good explaining how to do this and doing it. Many thanks.

[@DansWay]

You are very welcome!

[@andrewswift2683]

Whoever designed the headlight assembly on the C-max should have been fired.

[@MatveySavonenko]

Hi and thanks for very useful videos on C-Max! Could you please share your thoughts about... "Aftermarket headlights - those that you purchase separately for your vehicle - are legal in California. LED headlights are also legal as long as they are white, have amber turn signals, and are within the 2,513-lumen limit." All LED headlights I see, including these AUXITO are much more lumen per bulb, usually 10000+, that is 4x times more than legally allowed. I'm in California too, but dont have any experience on police encounter and if they would give a fine for non compliance of headlight law. I really need more light for late night driving and what Sylvania lamps give is barely enough for my eyes.

[@dontsurroundurselfwithurself]

Thank you! Love the instructions (why is EVERYTHING so hard to replace on the C-Max?) Also, love the shirt!

[@DansWay]

Amen!

[@apostolllos]

ended up installing auxitos, they’re very nice however my high beams were different and i had to tinker a bit

[@DansWay]

Did they end up working for you? Which model number were they?

[@apostolllos]

@@DansWay they worked but they were blinding everyone so i put halogens back

[@jasonkuebler6542]

I attempted to use these and they will not work on my 2013 Cmax Energi. They come on for a brief second and power to plug shuts down. I have to turn car off replace with halogen and they come back on.

[@DansWay]

Hey Jason, that is so strange! Not sure if you got a bad set, or if the car is doing something strange. I haven't experienced anything but normal behavior myself... I would contact Auxito and ask for a replacement set. They are good about that.

[@jasonkuebler6542]

@@DansWay I believe it may be a car related safety feature. I tried 2 different brand LEDs with same results. They work fine for the fog lights and high beams, but not the low beam driving lights.

[@huntermaverickwells7289]

@@jasonkuebler6542 Good to know, thanks for sharing

[@kensutton8832]

Sounds like I have the same problem and will be putting my homage into the back in tomorrow. Does anybody have any solutions for this problem?

[@DansWay]

Which LEDs did you use? What brand/model number?

[@apostolllos]

turns out these leds blind everyone on the road.. need to do something about it

[@DansWay]

Hey there, thanks for the comment. Are you speaking specifically about this bulb/car combination, or making a generalization about LED lights on cars overall?

[@apostolllos]

@@DansWay hey dan, i also have a c max and i used the same auxito leds and people flash at me all the time, even i went to see the lights and it was very bright unfortunately. the best way to get leds on these are to retrofit projectors in them

[@DansWay]

@@apostolllos Ok, interesting. Thanks for the info. I have yet to have a single person flash me with my lights. I'm wondering if the alignment of the fixture could be adjusted on yours to bring the horizontal level of the light down.

[@giovannipugliese9429]

Bravissimo , dimostrazione splendida 👍

[@sergiukozma2628]

Thanks for video if possible, make a video on changing the oil in the transmission

[@priscilaperezrealty]

Can you try the signal? Auxito 3157?

[@alexandergee5809]

I tried changing my headlights from halogen to LED. Whenever I turn the car on with the new bulbs, they light up for a split second but then won't stay on. Have you seen this before? Is this happening because I haven't changed the high beams as well? Do you know if there's a fix for what I'm going through?

[@DansWay]

Hey there, I didn't see any strange behavior on my 2013 C-Max Energi. Can you tell me exactly what year/model C-Max you have, and what model number bulbs you ordered?

[@tim5635]

@@DansWay I'm having this exact problem would LOVE help. I have a 2013 Cmax Energi and tried the H11 Sylvania LED lights. When turning on the car, they cut on for 0.5-3 seconds, then off, as above. I also notice - they always flicker (very dimly), even when the care is off. Did I waste my money on these bulbs and need a new set, should I buy a resistor, any help is appreciated!

[@DansWay]

@@tim5635 Hey Thomas, so sorry this didn't work right away for you. I would reach out to Auxito support and ask them if a resistor kit would help out. It is possible the car doesn't like that there isn't enough power being drawn so it shuts down the circuit. I have no idea why you would be getting a dim flicker, that is supper strange! Please let me know if adding resistors makes a difference for you as I haven't done this myself.

[@derkarhu5079]

sometimes a CAN BUS problem, needing some resistor load, i think...

[@markgeller5900]

This was a great vid and I really wanted LED's but after reading the comments I, like others, am left wondering if this is worth the brain damage? Did anyone have success the first time and what are the specs on that?

[@DansWay]

Seems like people having problems have the early 2013 model year version. I haven't seen any people commenting on the late 2013-2018 models (if that is helpful). Auxito offers 30-day returns on product from their website, and Amazon has their return policies as well if you want to give it a shot.

[@MyCisneros]

I changed my lights , anyone car change to power battery saver mode ,? My card turn off right after I switched to led lights ? Anyone know how to how to fix this ?

[@DansWay]

Sorry to hear this. Was the replacement battery fully charged when installed? My only guess... Also, did you reset the car computer? Both of these would likely help. The car thinks the 12V battery is weak or low on voltage.

[@toyotabrony]

Actually u know what, nevermind. U got the correct orientation from the beginning. I truly thought it was offset because u had the headlights on sideways when u put the led bulbs on. 🤣🤣 sorry. The beam pattern looks much better now ❤️‍🔥

[@jaredhinton5662]

I physically can not remove the power supply cable I’ve tried for like an hour.

[@sleepingtiger4436]

and the rest of the lights!?

[@DansWay]

I’m doing all of them, but I’m backed up editing the videos for them. The turn signals and Fog lights are installed, just need to edit the video. Do you want links to what I used?

[@sleepingtiger4436]

@@DansWay yes please. would you know about putting in relays as well? (to prevent hyper blinking?)

[@DansWay]

@@sleepingtiger4436 The hyper-blinking is caused by the car not sensing enough current being drawn by the old style bulb. Those drew several amps of power, which the car uses to confirm that the bulb isn't burned out. Turn signals and brake lights are important safety features, which is why they add this current-sense function. To fool the car, you need to add a large resistor to 'burn' off power as heat like the old bulb did. You need to add a resistor across the leads of the LED because the LED draws perhaps 1/10th the power of the old bulb. Here is a link to what I use: geni.us/6ohm-Anti-Blink

[@sleepingtiger4436]

@@DansWay i had read that relays could also be used as a alternative to resistors which in my mind may be an easier install?

[@DansWay]

@@sleepingtiger4436perhaps, but the car hyper-flashes because it doesn't see the right amount of current being drawn by the bulb. Adding relays doesn't solve this problem...

[@my_harmony_haven]

Спасибо мужик!

[@derkarhu5079]

incredibly crap design of the headlights, to require the tools and twiddling yo change a headlamp bulb! ! i think that replacement of a headlamp, turn signal, or brake lamp. vulnerable, should *require no tools* , being that these are "mission-critical" safety items!

[@DansWay]

That would be a dream for sure... I tried to make it as easy as possible, but pulling on the fender and removing bolts is a true pain!

[@Alex-gn6xb]

Don’t fool yourself. These led will only fix the appearance! And you barely will see anything on the dark road

[@DansWay]

I hear you, but that is most definitely not my experience with multiple vehicles I’ve installed these LEDs into. They substantially improve the clarity by being a whiter light, and the high beams shine substantially further down the road than the standard incandescent bulbs.

[@Alex-gn6xb]

@@DansWay not telling about these bulbs , but my friend got not cheap leds from amazon with good reviews for his fusion 2015 and failed a simple test. we just put the cars against the wall after the sundown and in comparison to even c-max 2013 factory bulbs his leds were nothing. and comparing to BMW 528 2009 the c max headlights were nothing. as u get it we can compare that BMW headlights to a modern car and the result will be even better. briefly, those leds change were the worst bulbs I've ever seen :)

[@DansWay]

@@Alex-gn6xb Gotcha. Yah, there are a lot of options out there. That is why I have stuck with Auxito because they warantee their parts to last, and the quality has been excellent. I haven't had problems with the 5+ sets of headlights I've installed.

[@ballardnguyen3737]

@@Alex-gn6xb