How to Install LED Headlights in Your Car

LED headlights. How to install LED headlights in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. LED vs halogen headlights. How to replace your car's old halogen bulbs with new LED bulbs. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 48 years.
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[@Khoonibhai]

Scotty Kilmer and lastly 9. A Dolphin : ))

[@juliosantoyo9916]

You forgot the link for the common sense.

[@DaBigDragon]

Hey Scotty, I'm thinking about getting these LED lights for my car, are they still performing well for you?

[@jake45976]

I was just thinking about this iv seen good and bad reviews so I would like to know too. @Scottykilmer

[@miguelmiguel7691]

Scotty Kilmer will they fit my 2007 honda accord?

[@j4k3shneg]

Modern headlights do my head in, it's like everyones driving round with their full beam on

[@yianniperi3357]

Couldn’t agree more

[@jerrysmall167]

I can relate to that

[@jadewinter1509]

Because most led headlights don't produce a controlled beam pattern, notice how the halogens look like a horizontal slit, good led bulbs will do that too, the wash pattern bulbs should be illegal.

[@CezrDaPleazr]

Same

[@daprinceomar]

get a light dimming rear view mirror

[@rayaquino6368]

Love watching Scotty, he makes everything look easy.

[@Entgineer]

Scotty, the problem here is how light is emitted in the reflector. A halogen bulb emits light at from an arc at point X in 3D space, and the LED bulb emits light from a diode at point Y in 3D space. Your reflector was only designed for the first scenario; the second results in light giong where you don't want it, wasting it and often blinding other motorists

[@beefeater777]

Agreed! Need separate headlight equipment (ie projector beam) in order to not blind other motorists. These led lights might look cool, but they mostly just blind others.

[@ayemossold]

"but look how bright it is"

[@BigGuyReview]

OMG you are now my BEST FRIEND. This is a great comment thank you so much!

[@GHOS7v]

Agree, I hate going to my GF for this very reason on my bike, she lives of small twisty roads with no side barriers.

[@jackdaniel1848]

Same concept as throwing a cheap HID kit in reflector housings instead of a proper projector retrofit. Sadly, the average person prefers form over function and quality for free.

[@jayb0nd007]

That's what I like straight to the point some people just make 15_20 mins videos you did it perfect good job & thanks

[@unboxviews]

Scotty you are awesome thanks for all the help and you are tons of fun the last part was hillarious!!

[@rominhawk3949]

Hi Scotty, You are awesome man. Thank you for all the great tips. You are a modern day guru enlightening our way to understand our cars.

[@GearItFirst]

This is the best car channel on KZbin hands down!

[@bradenbrand]

I did as you said and bought a set. I love the new look and brightness. Thank you Scotty. love your channel.

[@ChristopherWhite-yg4hh]

Congratulations. No one likes you for blinding them

[@ShawnFX]

@@ChristopherWhite-yg4hh It's seriously annoying and there should be a limit placed on how freaking bright these lights should be. Dont even get me started driving at night time.

[@emperornephew6487]

@@ShawnFX so bad you had to deal with badly aligned bulbs. If you had a sclass in frond ot you, or an a8, where they have more than 4 led bulbs per side, they shine super bright, have a big coverage, and do not blind people. Yes leds SHOULD get brighter and more advanced

[@Rottensteam]

The dolphin haha

[@TylerGotAYTAccount]

The dolphin earned my like. Scotty has good outros.

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

Hey Scotty, thanks for the showing this weeks product pack to the camera for longer!

[@Engineerboy100]

Scotty, you are just amazing. Good effort put into this video, thanks again man, one day I'll be as good as you ... dream on :)

[@Lincolnator721]

"goes back into the hole" hahaha! :)

[@1keykneedeep]

Im buying those immediately. Great video Mr.Kilmer

[@mrsantosjon]

Thanks for the vid Scotty I've been following your channel since 2011 lol. Just installed hid on headlights and foglamps. People can cry for all i care.

[@Trance_Kitsune]

Stay awesome Scotty! I love your videos :D

[@Case_]

Yes, we can kinda see how bright the LED lights are (even though this is in no way a proper way to compare the two). We can also very clearly see how they lack the proper pattern of the light, which means you'll blind the oncoming traffic all the time. And what we can't see is how the pattern actualy looks on road - brighter looking light does not automatically equal better visibility.

[@Shane23Armada]

and no fucking annoying ballast.

[@Shane23Armada]

Nathan unknown them ballast be fucking up your fuse when they started having issues

[@Shane23Armada]

Nathan unknown I remember I purchased a hid low beam for 2008 odyssey from amazon. I installed it work for a week and start flickering and fucked all my fuses

[@Shane23Armada]

Nathan unknown thank god I got rid of it. We got a new 2013 armada platinum

[@IIGrayfoxII]

They have a ballast but it is not called a ballast but it is called a "LED Driver" The ones that do not have a driver are low powered LEDs as the bright ones that cost $100+ use high end LEDs and they get driven at 2.5A or so, which is why you need a LED driver to provide that constant current and not rely on resistors

[@doublecup871]

I love your channel man! Helped me out alot over the years

[@ChicaGOrilla4CHN]

Thanks for the info, Dr. Scott. you're the man

[@slaetube]

Unless they are in projectors, won't LED's (or any non-halogen builbs) blind everyone else on the road because they're in the stock housing?

[@WantedGun1]

Correct. People should only use led/ hid kits on headlights with projectors.

[@somersetfrisby2996]

Chris CC - Yes, if you believe the dumbbells who make stuff up as they go along and repeat what moron's say about LEDs with no basis in fact or truth. These simpletons who are terrified of LEDs are descendants of the folks who said Thomas Edison was the antichrist because he made candles obsolete. Do your own research and don't believe these chicken littles who are scared to death of progress. What's wrong with being able to see better at night? These naysayers of better lighting probably hope God will turn down the sun's light because they think it's too bright, too.

[@NovsightAutoLighting]

Yes,I agree.There are also some difference between led and hid kits on headlights.You can check out for some information here:www.novsights.com/

[@fadingbeleifs]

Chris CC yes, they will... If your vehicle came with projectors, whether or not they are halogen, hid and LED bulbs work okay, as long as they are the proper color. You can't see anything in bad weather with anything much higher than 4300 Kelvin. The human eye doesn't respond to the bluer parts of the spectrum as well... Plus, it messes with your hormone production, causes eye strain and headaches. 4300 K is the perfect color to have, brilliant warm white light...

[@b6_ruby]

It’s fine as long as the bulb is aimed properly like I did to mine.

[@AlainHubert]

Another thing to consider is the light color. Bluish, or whitish light will be reflected back in fog, rain or snow, whereas yellowish light (like halogen) will cut thru all that and actually light the road, not fog or the rain or snow itself. If you can choose the light color, choose the lowest color temperature available for the best efficiency.

[@homuraakemi9556]

I think you meant highest color temperature (more blue)

[@AlainHubert]

@@homuraakemi9556 No, lowest. More reddish. As I said, lower light frequencies are reflected less by snow or rain, or fog, than higher ones.

[@waltschannel7465]

If I could give you two thumbs up for this video, and for all your hard work in making your videos, I would!! Thanks also for the source link to the LED bulbs you used.

[@anarchyamp]

Wow awesome, I didn't know we were there yet as far as having led headlight bulbs. I know people have been wanting that for a while but they've never been bright enough until now. Previously you could only do led signals, side markers, accent lights, etc.

[@avsrule247]

This is just a personal thing but I hate to see these things coming towards me on a dark two-lane road. I can't see shit. That's why I don't install them on my car if I wanted to blind people I might as well just use my high beams. Maybe my eyes are sensitive I don't know xD

[@ikegel1923]

nope, its the lights. i turn on my high beams when i see that shit coming

[@blinkshadown]

lol true, but only in really dark places that happens and usually you are runing your high beams in that case i installed led in my interior i hated not being able to see stuff when i drop it by mistake. now i kinda dislike to much light but im glad i can see my interior. i may do led lights for the whole car but at the momment im fine with the regular bulbs

[@AngelTechno]

+nippl pinshy Sometimes it's not the lights, sometimes it could be the type of housing they're in, or that the lights aren't properly adjusted. Personally, I've seen people with HALOGENS blind me all the time, and most of the time its not coming from their high beams. LED's belong in projector housings since that would shape up a better beam pattern which would less likely cause glare to oncoming traffic.

[@BigGuyReview]

You are so right. I left a large comment here read it and let me know what you think. -John

[@miublu2467]

+Tyler Hacker I don't know even high end factory cars that have the right housing blind me, ya there fine in there are no bumps but as soon as that Mercedes or bmw hit a bump that led shit blinds my eyes

[@Tibadude]

Also, brighter(as in raw Lumens) isn't necessarily true I have personally discovered. . It looks brighter as the color temperature is higher, more around 5000k vs the 3000k or so of the stock halogen, but may be lower lumen and thus the light does not throw as far.

[@CommentWorthy1]

Dude I waited the end of the video. Ok. You're really cool. Keep on. Keeping on

[@aaronmichaels3031]

Thank you Scottty, I will buy mine now, you rule!

[@will4evermoore]

Is that the kahala dolphin ? Great show you saved me so much money from those ripoff mechanics

[@Auto1383]

@Scotty Kilmer I have watched you for a long time and have learned a lot, but on this subject you are wrong, Do Not get 3 sided or anything other than 2 sides LED's.

[@justinp8946]

Very cool Scotty. That beach looks really nice, I don't think I would ever come back. Haha

[@OkraPlutonium]

Ah the Scotty Kilmer charm never gets old!!

[@mds2465]

Whatever happened to the HIDs you previously installed in this car?

[@ianhuth37]

hid's are notorious for blowing out cause of the power the use is ridiculous I knlw friends who have bought and installed them and they blew out in the first week I think if their not factory do touch the hid's

[@mds2465]

Ian Huth yep. Totally agree with you. That's exactly why I didn't even bother with them in the first place

[@ianhuth37]

***** exactly they came like that just aftermarket with those lights steer cle5

[@mds2465]

LEDs are much better!

[@mds2465]

LEDs last longer, are more energy efficient, and are better quality lights. That's why they're more expensive than HIDs. You pay more for better quality

[@BigGuyReview]

Hate to break your bubble...But the halogen lights are better. What people are missing out on here is that the color range is what really makes these lights look brighter. If your car came with Halogen lights you should stick to them for the time being. These LED lights are not made to work with your head light's reflector. It was designed to work with the Halogen it came with. The color is a BIG deal. The yellower the light the better it will allow you to see at night. Specially in bad weather. The bluish glare that LED lights emit will light up every raindrop and / or every snowflake. This is the last thing you want. Also the bluish glare will cause visual fatigue. As it will light up road sign and cause you to squint. Your eyes are amazing and they can adjust to different lighting conditions. I have been driving professionally for years. Yes I have tried them (a lot of them) so I am talking from experience. I will not get into a pissing match with people who say LEDs are better. Yes they can be brighter, Yes they can be easier on the electrics of a automobile. This is not the point. The point here is to see, be seen, and not blind oncoming traffic with the glare that so many LEDs cause. Oh ya and One VERY important note These light are NOT DOT approved. (at least not the ones I have tried.) -John

[@JuanFernandez-lv6vt]

So Mercedes, Audi, BMW, ect. Who use white LED's don't know what they are talking about?

[@radum4]

It's the same as with HID lights. If you put them into lamp designed for halogen in majority of cases you'll blind the drivers coming towards you. Cars fitted with HID/LED from the factory have the lamps designed so that it would concentrate the light beam properly. So retrofitting a car with HID/LED using the lamps designed for halogen is not the same as having them fitted from factory for HID/LED.

[@jorgee1179]

i used halogen in my truck and the view range was really poor i chqnged to xenon and it's really easy see in the night but in the rain it's hard see the road for that reason i made a set up with auxiliary headlights my auxiliary lights have more power than the halogen heqdlights yet it' s the same really in the rain it's hard to see just that.

[@BigGuyReview]

Juan Fernandez- These cars were designed to use LEDs. Essentially they work like fog lights. They cut off light from shinning above the hood. But yes the color frequency is too high. there is no need to be that blue. Hey if it sells there will be some one willing to make it and sell it regardless of whether or not it is good. McDonalds has been around for years..No Decades and everyone knows it is bad for their health but we still eat it. Don't take it like I am dumping on people. I am really not. I love Scotty and his videos. I am just sharing my thoughts and experience. All the best friend

[@Albertotron]

Except they install them in projector housings not in halogen housings

[@mattyc1556]

I love your energy lol. Keep up the great work. Straight to point I like it.

[@danwat1234]

Nice that those LEDs don't need an external box to regulate the power! It's all contained in the bulb assembly, nice. Truly plug and play, no velcro, no zip ties. Cool.

[@bokneeza]

"And I'll answer them as soon as I'm done fighting this grizzly bear."

[@Tibadude]

Easy to install....sure.....if you have easy access to the back of the housings. theses days, most cars, you have to take something apart or remove some components to even get the housing. I miss cars of the old days when the headlight was one big glass square thing that had regular philips screws right in the front of the bulb Super easy to change.

[@DJR5280]

Like my mother's 2011 Malibu. You have to take the whole bumper off. That was a nice job to have to do in late September in Phoenix when it was still 108 at 10:30 at night. Dumb design.

[@Tibadude]

better than being -12 regular temp with wind chill of -26 and 8 feet of snow....ya for MN winter!

[@DJR5280]

+Nate W Thibodeau Well you got me there. Not even Denver is that bad lol.

[@nonamus9947]

Honestly I agree, I'm trying to a change a 168 size parking light on my GX470, oh god I have to remove a bunch of covers with pliers.

[@davisfontanes]

You rock !!!!😍💯

[@jff1729]

Good speed scotty 🤘🏾

[@mclaine33]

Scotty would you say these LED bulbs are a better choice than HID lights?

[@chenelisha1053]

HID are the best option always but they require an amplifier and different wiring than most conventional bulbs, and just sticking in one in your car is wildly illegal

[@scottykilmer]

yes, they are better cause they are legal, while converting most to HID is illegal in most places.

[@jarnoob]

These are illegal in most places too, if they don't have the needed certifications. And I'm yet to see ones with them.

[@BigGuyReview]

You are the man. Did you look at the box. Those certifications mean nothing except to say the light works as intended, and will not be dangerous if operated as directed. When something is D.O.T. approved for road use every company know to put that on the packaging. It cost money to have something certified by the D.O.T. so you take advantage of that. -John

[@jarnoob]

Yep and D.O.T. is for USA only. E4 certification is for Europe and even more expensive process. Anyways I'm pretty sure that thing doesn't really have it either. This would not pass MOT check (Yearly road worthiness test) and yeah they do check the bulbs.

[@BashMonkeyRC]

Please make sure though that you don't install LED headlights into housings for old halogen bulbs, halogen housings are meant to focus the light and combined with LED bulbs it's outright dangerous to oncoming drivers A few years ago I was crossing over the ridge up at the edge of the county here, it was January and there was a foot of snow on the ground including the road. I see his headlights coming as I'm about to crest the top, but even though he should've seen my lights and dimmed his, he didn't so BAM we cross over at the same time and right up close I'm blinded by full bright white LED lights (clearly in a halogen housing). Luckily I wasn't going fast and braked slow to a stop, took almost a minute to see again and notice I was 10 feet short of hitting the guardrail. Seriously, more dangerous crap can happen when idiots get championed into buying LED lamps without doing the FULL upgrade.

[@JonnyDIY]

Great Vid Scotty. LEDs really are the way to go. Im in process of switching my interior lights over to LED. Love the "Floating Magical Leaf" @ 1:30 :)

[@roob9337]

what a great video, I love your energy!

[@DJR5280]

These still aren't as bright as HID headlights. I can't stand assholes who put those headlights on their cars when they weren't designed for HID, especially the big lifted trucks who think they're cool. Especially when on a dark road in the mountains. It looks the second coming.

[@DJR5280]

What does someone other car not having lights on have to do with other vehicles having lights that blind other drivers?

[@DJR5280]

+RichardDJLilD Yeah that doesn't justify using those lights in yiur big truck. I guess as long as you can see that's all that matters and screw on coming traffic that is being blinded.

[@AreThereNoMoreNames]

You're right! I picked up some LED cubes just to light up ditches and shoulders better after one too many close-calls with country deers. They weren't anything fancy, but throw a fair amount of light to the side, and I have them wired on a switch off the headlight switch so they'll only run when the headlights are on and their own switch is on.

[@BakuganBrawler211]

But look at what the benefits of led bulbs would be they last much longer and stay as bright as they were at the start until the end plus they are cheaper because of that you can get pretty damn bright led bulbs if you really look just never buy the cheap ones buy the $75+ kits that are made by real companies

[@AreThereNoMoreNames]

Not to mention, since they're using less power, there's less strain on the alternator, so you'll get a reduction in the minuscule drop in fuel economy caused by running your lights.

[@vonnnov]

"TODAY IMA SHOW YOU! HOW TO DO COCAINE!!" lmao jk good vids

[@yumseenledheadlight9142]

LOL

[@mr.t9438]

Just ordered a pair from Amazon thanks Scotty

[@TheJosephayal]

haha we love ur vids, love from puerto rico

[@davidjames666]

I installed mine in jan 2016 on my daily driver. My brights look like daytime. Seems like you got the white/blue 5000k. They also have leds at 2500k. Either way, you will love them, but i do not look forward to everyone having these. The roads will be too bright, and there will always be those knuckleheads with their super bright LEDs shining in my eyes or mirrors

[@jonanderson5137]

You, jackass, are one of those people.

[@davidjames666]

+Jonathan Anderson no you are the jackass. My lights are aimed properly. I do my own work, and verify. Seems you will be that person, as you do not even verify your comments.

[@jonanderson5137]

You may be the first guy to do it, I've been across the country and have yet to see one set of LED aftermarket lights that don't look like shit.

[@davidjames666]

+Jonathan Anderson surprisingly, they look really nice - and almost OEM. Friends thought it was a new mercedes pulling up at first. I have led interior lights now, and led backup bulbs. The interior lights remind me of a 2009 Cadillac DTS i used to have. The instant in LED head lights is the coolest part. The backup lights are not sexy at all, as they have a projection through the lens that resembles someone shining a movie projector through the lens, but they are at least 2x brighter than the standard bulbs. And when i am going back, the bright lights alert people too.

[@toddsonic]

It is possible with the right reflectors and bulbs, Eric the Car guy put a set in his Honda Element that had the proper pattern, in a projector style housing it can be made to work. In standard reflector styles though it's the same as dropping a HID in, horrible pattern and nasty glare. I love LED's but they have to be in properly engineered housings as the point that the light comes from can never be the same as a element style bulb.

[@frankmagana1408]

I would love to put these on my car but in the state of california you cant have blue light going through the reflector lens. But i respect that because without government, who else will protect me from the dangerous blue light *sarcasm*

[@Corkoth55]

those are really white. if you got pulled over for that i'd take it to court lol.

[@yqwgjsg]

You've got to remember......the state of California knows so much more than any other state in the union. It's actually a joke in the rest of the country with all those stupid warnings. I actually bought a box of 9MM cartridges for my pistol and there was a warning on the box that stated that "This item contains products known to the state of California, to be a health hazard ". No! Really!

[@ChristianRodriguez-rm5pl]

actually most people in los angeles do so. i also live in l.a. and have been pulled over various times and have NEVER gotten in trouble due to the lights. just dont get blue! get white/blue. you should have no problem.

[@illstplaya]

+Hammer0f Thor that same warning is on bottles of oil for cars. I live in Florida and I've seen it on every bottle. I also see it on the cooling spray I use for my hair clippers

[@dav3fk]

That is because oil's pretty bad for you, and still, people seem to handle it plenty.... maybe we need more warnings? What exactly is wrong with making dangerous things be labelled as such?

[@billlock77]

Looks like it was a hot day Scotty !! You were sweating like mad !!!

[@terrens123]

Just a suggestion, but for the next video, maybe you can inform us on how to properly break in a new/rebuilt engine :) Loving your videos Scotty!

[@TikkaQrow]

I hate how bright these LED bulbs are. They seriously need a dim option for when driving in city limits just so you don't accidentally blind other drivers. Anytime one of these cars comes at me in the dark on the way home from work i always see sunspots for 30 seconds after. Even if i look away. My solution right now is to just close my eyes until the offending car goes past. Xenon bulbs are even worse. May halogen bulbs reign supreme for all eternity+^_^+

[@HigherWisdom]

Look to the right edge of the road to avoid the lights.

[@PLATINUM2U]

I prefer factory led lighting. my accords headlights are really bright.

[@CollinSexton]

For some reason I've always liked the stock LED lighting on the newer accords

[@BigGuyReview]

If the LEDs are stock then they are designed to work properly and according to DOT rules. Adding these lights aftermarket is not the answer to lighting the dark road ahead of you.

[@PLATINUM2U]

+Collin Sexton driving at night is totally awesome. everything is bright and visible.

[@Lincolnator721]

Then what do you suggest +Big Guy Review ?

[@fakebrake]

scottie just rocks.

[@MasteringHow-To]

Might use these in my fog lights. Thanks Steve.

[@ilcugginocanadese]

LED isn't brighter than normal halogen lamps, it's just whiter and more annoyingly blinding even in daytime as the spectrum of light they emit isn't blocked by many sunglasses. In all seriousness anyone considering installing these on their conventional non projector equipped cars better be prepared for oncoming traffic to flash their high-beams at them.

[@therightstuffAK]

I hate these stupid led lights, especially the bluish ones that people put in pickups and SUVs, because these people don't adjust the angle and the lights blind oncoming drivers. I have nearly been in head-on collisions in my car in the winter due to these lights, you simply cannot see!

[@harihir]

You are a great person. I want to see you in a tv series. That talk about cars, mechanical stuff

[@scottykilmer]

+te34567 thanks for the support, but KZbin is the new TV!

[@kimohoganesq]

"Brother" ... "Sebastian's Rum" is the "Best" Rum period !!!!!!! Looks like your on Tortola !!!! Good for you Scotty !!!! One of my all time favorite places on earth !!! :)

[@MichaelD3Santa]

If you have these on your car, stop wondering why motorcyclists flip you off everytime you go out. You have found the reason. Great video though. Thanks Mr. Scotty.

[@Btb971]

Hate to say it but there's lots of bikers who drive with their brights on all the time yes they need to be seen but they are just as bright as a car..

[@GHOS7v]

Believe it or not but on a motorcycle you can easy ride pass a speed where your single head light wont emit light pass a few feet ahead of you. On top of that, most bikes are built to have their lights on 24/7 with no way of turning them off.

[@mikhailpozin5142]

Did you say you can ride at a speed on your bike where your headlights are only able to emit light a few feet ahead of you? Are you implying that the speed your bike is going is actually comparable to the speed of light?

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

He probably means a few feet of relevant reaction time. Seeing downroad 500 feet at 25 mph (36 feet/s) gives you 13 seconds to react. Different than 60 mph (88 feet/s) giving you 5 seconds to react. Idk I'm grasping at straws.

[@yu-gi-ohconcajones2509]

Michael De Santa I always flip people off using these cause I think they have their fog lights on and are riding my ass or something

[@yanleb1]

Please stop advertising these bulbs. They are not DOT approved and are illegal to use in a reflector type headlamp. There's no cutoff line, so someone using them is blinding other drivers. Just look at an Acura MDX using LED headlamps and you'll see how well defined is the cutoff line. This is the difference of a headlamp unit engineered from the ground up for the use of LEDs vs a headlamp that has been engineered to use another type of lamp.

[@ledmk2]

Nice Leds

[@hidconceptcom]

good video!

[@dominicorlando3198]

This is not DOT Legal. The increased glare is BLINDING to other drivers. As an optometrist, I strongly encourage you to change back to halogens that are properly in focus in that housing if you plan to drive it on the street. This is 100% illegal to use on the road.

[@scottykilmer]

true of hids, but not leds,just got mine inspected last week with the leds in

[@dominicorlando3198]

Your inspector is a fool and a charlatan. Here's the DOT Law: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=se49.6.571_1108 S6.5.3.4 Replaceable bulb headlamp markings. S6.5.3.4.1 The lens of each replaceable bulb headlamp must bear permanent marking in front of each replaceable light source with which it is equipped that states either: The HB Type, if the light source conforms to S11 of this standard for filament light sources, or the bulb marking/designation provided in compliance with Section VIII of appendix A of 49 CFR Part 564 (if the light source conforms to S11 of this standard for discharge light sources). Also: www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?385476-Yes-another-LED-Headlight-conversion-question&p=4440310&viewfull=1#post4440310 Also: blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2012/06/are-blue-xenon-hid-headlights-legal.html Your bulbs do not have the DOT markings, and they are not DOT legal in the USA. You are breaking the law, and furthermore endangering others lives by reducing their visibility with your glare producting nonsense. Trust me when I say this is HIGHLY illegal, and worse as an SAE mechanic you are promoting such nonsense because you probably got the product at a discount or free. Scotty, I like your channel, but you need to understand this is not just "bad" or "improper" this is LAW. You can and will be cited for this, as will others.

[@alexisthemexican]

People aren't bothered by those lights. There's trucks out here where I live, driving with off road lights on and blinding everyone down the road. I think thats more dangerous than some Civic or Celica with LED headlights. Let's not be a Debby Downer man, laws are created by boring people. Don't be a boring person.

[@GulfVet213]

+alexisthemexican My car came with them installed from the factory. I believe all car manufacturers are changing to led lights in the next couple years.. Just think of it as job security for you.

[@dominicorlando3198]

LED lights "from the factory" are DOT legal. However, what Scotty is doing above is a retrofit and change of light source inside a reflector housing not made for this new light source. As a result, there is increased glare. Please read the candlepowerforums and www.danielsternlighting.com/ for reference GulfVet.

[@bob733333]

Make sure you blind everyone around you.

[@BigGuyReview]

I am sure he will get flashed by other drivers.

[@MisterMooo]

Stock LED headlights are great, but aftermarket ones are poorly aimed since they don't reflect properly in fittings designed for halogen globes.

[@jgstargazer]

bob: My neighbor's kid down the block parks his honda on the street and leaves these high output lights on while sitting inside his car at night. Just about blinds you as you look his way as it lights up the whole street. (Don't need street lamps)

[@CaptainCocaine]

You are confusing LEDs with HIDs.

[@xtasymusik]

thanks scotty! nice videos

[@dholfactory5878]

wow cool video scotty kimlier

[@HyperSpify]

Please DON'T install brighter headlights! They will blind the drivers in front of you.

[@scottykilmer]

now HID bulbs are really bright, but these leds are really no problem when you use correctly designed leds. May modern cars come stock with em as they also use less power hence slightly increase gas mileage.

[@somersetfrisby2996]

Well, if people don't have the brains to make sure their headlights are aimed properly, any bulb will produce glare. Projector housings are bullshit - not needed for LEDs if the driver aims the lights correctly.

[@Breaker197]

Somerset Frisby how would you aim leds though? I took a course in automotive inspection, and the instructor had no idea.

[@kadliwt]

Stock LED even in halogen light are different. LEDs are mounted on the top of the housing, not in center. You shouldn’t put LEDs in headlight designed for filament bulb, it causes terrible glare, even when you think its setup properly. Over here is Europe is rightfully illegal to do the swap. You shouldn’t make your driving safer by blinding others and making their driving less safe.

[@kevanglover792]

YES USE THEM BECAUSE NOW YOU CAN SEE THE ROAD😉

[@chelseafcfanisy]

These new led lights are evil. They're way too bright.

[@sanfran49rs]

some folks need to properly aim & aligned their headlights! I have been blinded a few times

[@ThePrivateBanana]

they are too bright if they dont use them right. leds are better when they are put in a projector housing. they dont produce glare.

[@BigDish101]

Ya, 6500K (which is what LED's natively are) sucks. Lights need to be 5000K max, ideally 4300K is the best color.

[@aberd1144]

I've been watching you for awhile and couldn't figure out who you remind me of, then all of a sudden it hit me! that guy from Happy Gilmore! Joe Flaherty, you make awesome video's, keep it up Scotty!

[@Rickyboy707]

Wish it were that easy to replace the bulbs on my Fusion, Scotty. These geniuses have designed the car to where you have to take the front bumper off the car to replace the lamp.

[@Semmostaja]

In the civilized world, aftermarket LED lights are not road legal for a reason. It doesn't really matter if you see better when you blind everyone coming your way. Also if the headlights are designed at the factory to work with halogens, not LEDs, you are effectively making the engineer's work useless.

[@Millermacs]

Amplifier800 Agreed

[@Momfasa]

Never install LED lights in a car that does not have projector lens lights. You who have been a mechanic for 48 years should know this

[@scottykilmer]

ha, you're thinking of HID bulbs that are insanely bright, no LEDs

[@Momfasa]

No I'm not. The nature of the LED "bulbs" where light only emits from 2 or 3 sides makes light go everywhere in a non projector lens headlight. This will blind oncoming traffic. These type of halogen headlights are NOT suitable for LED replacements

[@haruyamagucci4622]

Scotty you are one crazy guy, but I love you. You have taught me so much and I have fixed countless car problems on my own thanks to you and your brilliant vids. Keep up the good work!

[@wc7484]

watch mighty car mods ;)

[@BigDish101]

No because HID's should never be installed in anything that does not have a auto leveling system.

[@hermanalcaraz2113]

love this channel. learning Is fun

[@srhndz]

Great video Scotty I have been wanting to upgrade my lights but didn't want to do an HID Conversion Kit my self or pay someone to do it cause I didn't want to drill holes in my car and if they went out pay big bucks again. So I looked into the ones in your video and found the right size H11 that will fit my 2012 Kia forte on amazon and place my order today. Can't wait till they get in, Thanks again Scotty I have learned so much from you over the years.

[@yumseenledheadlight9142]

High Beam and Low Beam size h11 or h1 www.amazon.com/YUMSEEN-Headlight-universal-Worry-Free-warranty/dp/B01FS0QP4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477121251&sr=8-1&keywords=h11+yumseen

[@ChristopherWhite-yg4hh]

It's a big waste of money. And your blinding people. These lights do not last and they cost about $100 each time to replace.

[@johnnyclue283]

No! Bad Scotty! Bad Scotty. The housing reflector is designed for halogen not LED or HID. Stop recommending these to people they are a nuisance and a safety hazard. I ask you take this video down. Bad Scotty.

[@Waccoon]

One thing to note is that some cars monitor current usage to tell if a light is burnt out or not functioning properly. As a result, using an LED lamp may trick the car's computer into thinking the light is burnt out. If so, it may be necessary to add a resistor or make other modifications to the lamps. It's more trouble than it's worth, IMO. I'll wait a few more years for LED tech to get better. Awesome channel! First time commenting, but I've been a fan for a long time. :)

[@Npmisantosh]

6 years later, the problem still persists

[@ASTMA193]

Great video. Thanks.

[@AC-pm7sn]

LOL never in my life would I have thought I'd see Scotty Kilmer holding hands with a dolphin!

[@spirulerlcous]

That's impressive! I'll have to see if they have any that fit my car.

[@jonsworld5307]

helpful video

[@lendaryreviews]

He really went to talk to dolphine ! Awesome!!!! 👍👍

[@CommentWorthy1]

Dude your cool. Keep on

[@rdsabbagh]

I have a set on my Fiesta St and they are great.

[@1995RangeRover]

Nice!

[@flashlightfreek]

Thank you!

[@jonbennett118]

Nice Scotty you crack me up. If you dont start drinking im gonna leave!

[@Daniel28021991]

Very cool

[@james10739]

I just got some that are 60w with 4 sides and leds but I'm happy with them so far

[@markjulius2006]

Scotty, I have the same bulb for the headlight in my motorcycle. It's super bright all right, but one big drawback is the fan. The fan will be the first thing to fail. Vibration and bumps in the road cause havoc to the fan bearing and there's only a one year warranty for the bulb.

[@1layerba]

Great presentation Scotty, who cares if they aren't DOT legal, driving under the influence is illegal and no one complaints about that.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

How would these function with a car that has DRLs that operate the highbeam at a lower voltage when in DRL mode?

[@damieonlove9744]

Hid's are meant to go in projectors, unless it came from the factory already installed with a reflector like the old Escalade or so old fords

[@Cragified]

Mr. Kilmer you might find it interesting to do a wiring upgrade on your halogens. Voltage drop has a huge impact on lumens for halogens and the old wiring probably has a lot more voltage drop then with new. With a couple extra 20 A relays you can run short big wiring direct to the battery and recover lots of lumens. Some cars of your Toyota's era and before actually ran the wiring from the PDB all to the way to the switch to the interior and then back to the headlight instead of just using the switch as a relay signal. 90s Dodge Neons did this and the switch actually gets hot from the current >.> This would also help these LEDs reach their rated lumens as well.

[@myname9252]

Video done correctly. Everyone commenting negatively go put your own how to's,until then have some respect for the man. Hell even then ,have respect.

[@paullopez6515]

Hi Scotty from Cayuga Island!

[@sherridarrell8893]

i loved that video .if my lights ever go on my 3024 sentra ill be able to change them myself even i can pull the old lights out and plug the new ones in .i want to be just like you when i grow up .e.jacjson

[@Twintania]

I got a set of these for my 1996 Subaru Legacy cost around $150 easy to install and they are a nice improvement

[@evofit85]

love ur vids good sir