Been following this series for a while now and its the best thing on KZbin for RAV4s. Incredibly detailed, funny and consistent. What would be awesome to see is a before/after video comparing stuff like ride quality, fuel consumption and such. Other than that, keep up the good work man!
@Jon_983 жыл бұрын
Just picked up 97 rav4 recently and have discovered this godly channel. I feel so good knowing theres a dictionary out here for this thing and appreciate the work thats been put into making these videos. Paul i would love to see you install a front grill bar sometime in the future and maybe hook fogs up to it.
@chasedeitner4453 жыл бұрын
Love your videos dude! If it wasn’t for your head gasket video my 97 4dr would probably be in a scrap yard right now. Instead he just cracked 300k miles!! Keep them coming!
@Sciencegum53 жыл бұрын
holy shit it's back! good to see. though this mod is one I don't particularly agree with in terms of the LED headlights. those reflector housings are designed to use halogen or incandescent, often those led "upgrades" do end up upgrading your visibility but do so at the cost of blinding other drivers as those bulbs throw out WAY more lumens than the original design intended and the reflector end up throwing them places they weren't intended to go
@luispinto6738 Жыл бұрын
Loving your content. Recently showed up due to my channel preferences and I'm very grateful for it!!
@abiwenwodon86553 жыл бұрын
Brake fluid works really well to remove paint.
@briangoldberg4439 Жыл бұрын
I don't think the 97 tail lights are ugly, I prefer them. Also, I think it makes more sense to use the OG headlights with the 3 wire LED upgrade since you'll get a better overall spread
@nickaa8273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I like how you found your own solution to your style concerns for the tail lights👍
@AndresGonzalez-qn2kv3 жыл бұрын
KEEP GOING PAUL RAV4 GANG!!!
@sylvaincompagnon64362 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your explainations : I did it and I'm fully satisfied of the result on my 2000 Rav4 (so I had'nt to change the front glass lenses). And Auxito is very serious and professionnal. For info the parts are manufacturered in China and sent from Singapore.
@siamiam3 жыл бұрын
excellent video :) i plan to upgrade all my lights for the winter . the back up lights made a nice difference
@osifielDoperAtive3 жыл бұрын
Nice installation tutorial and demo comparison of the LEDs vs incandescent bulbs. 👍 I may do the same to my ‘97 2 dr with the reverse lights. Now that you demonstrated how to remove the lenses. Thanks again for another DIY video on the RAV4 2 dr.
@rreid4448 ай бұрын
Great videos. We have a 97 and a 05 Rav4--these videos have been very helpful and professionally done!
@SimornM3 жыл бұрын
Man this video cannot have came at a better time for me...I was thinking of updating my 97 to the refresh lense...thanks for the vid Paul!!
@selix19103 жыл бұрын
Dude gonna be the next Chris fix Frfr
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
I hope so. Thanks for watching!
@Fosgen3 жыл бұрын
Fit projectors to new headlights with HIDs. They can reach up to 500 meters easily.
@chrisbillings98643 жыл бұрын
Any specific brands or links you could share?
@Fosgen3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbillings9864 Morimoto, best.
@thein-famouselguapo152 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos you make of your rav4, hopefully you do make one of you installing some roof lights.
@almc-wi5vo3 жыл бұрын
Like always, Paul, you're the best. Yes, I'll go to your sponsors for parts.
@richardhaywoodh11 ай бұрын
In the UK the 1998 on Facelift RAV4 has headlight levelleling by a switch on the centre console AND a motor bolted to the headlight where you have just a bolt UK pre facelift Headlights also have a small W5W Capless bulb which is a marker/side light, first position on our light stalk, the Facelift has the marker/side light in the clear larger bumper lights which also contain the Indicator/Direction lights
@TheFdanyi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nerophine11 ай бұрын
couldnt get the old style headlights and mine were crystalized and one was flopping around, thanks for the guide, you should consider HID bulbs for long range vs LEDS which give better close up spread, anyway thanks and have fun !!!
@AUXITOLED3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for using our bulbs!
@victorbaird8220Ай бұрын
I love you 😘 😊
@Danthedog2653 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul another great video... Rav4 MK1 LED Upgrade...
@hanak96903 жыл бұрын
Let’s try LED bar on the roof Paul! I got RAV4 1999 with 62k miles 100k km since 0 :)
@fuadrazlan3 жыл бұрын
Woop woop! nicely done Paul!
@johnconnor16923 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your channel 'cause you tell us everything about your RAV4 in details specially such dumb like me
@kipkasper20053 жыл бұрын
Back in the day there was a discussion of the headlight upgrade on the old Rav4world. Folks seemed to be worried that the '97 wiring was not the correct gauge to handle the higher current needs of the high and low bulbs running at the same time. Having done no math at all, I assume that the lower power requirements of the LED would mitigate the issue, but maybe running Sylvania would be an issue.
@starwizardmanonthestarwiza24693 жыл бұрын
I would definitely purchase my car from you I have two RAV4 is a 99 and a 97. They're fun little rigs to drive one's a four wheel drive and a one the other is the front wheel drive of course the front wheel drive gets better gas mileage thank you so much for your videos I like the detail
@playgroundofsound76832 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 2x4 w 122k miles. I did timing belt at 100k besides being rusted badly underneath (north ohio) i seem to be doing ok. Any issues with ur 99?
@clintwhite43723 жыл бұрын
@7:52 They have 9003 to dual bulb 9006 & 9005 adapter harnesses for like $20 on amazon. I have 2 on my Honda that used to use a single a 9003. But now has aftermarket dual bulb headlight assemblies and it works great with stock bulbs & HID/LED bulbs. Just in case anybody watching doesn't know how to solder or wants a plug & play option.
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
great advice, thanks!
@angelsantoyo84622 жыл бұрын
Is there a specific gauge that is needed? I’ve looked for some and they all say it’s “incompatible” with the rav4
@clintwhite43722 жыл бұрын
@@angelsantoyo8462 Are you referring to wiring or the adapter harness ?
@angelsantoyo84622 жыл бұрын
@@clintwhite4372 the Adapter
@clintwhite43722 жыл бұрын
@@angelsantoyo8462 Well, if you are doing the same conversion on a 1st gen rav 4, replacing the headlight housings from the single 9003 bulb, to the dual beam 9006+9005 headlight housing, it will work. Those adapters are not car specific for the most part. A lot of vehicles from that era used a single 9003 or similar double filament bulb for high and low beam. Then switched to 9006+9005. So any adapter harness that is rated for the same 55-60w, should be fine. Just try to buy a quality one.
@naikki3 жыл бұрын
Yay, another RAV4 video!
@TrollMan4208 ай бұрын
Hey, Paul. Not sure if you still check these notifications, but I'll try my luck. First, your channel has been a godsend for me as I knew next to nothing about cars a few years ago, and I was previously too scared to try anything myself. I've owned a '97 4-door for the last 8yrs and have done nearly all of the work, service, and repairs myself. I've changed all my own fluids, flushed most systems, replaced all of the parts in the EGR system, upgraded taillights, etc. Took me a few years to keep the check engine light off, but it's been gone since 2022. I just passed 130k w/ only a bit of rust. Hoping to get another 200k out of this baby. For vanity alone, I've finally decided to make this upgrade. Do you know what I can search to order the 1999 bulb connectors? I don't think I heard any mention of it in the video, and I can't find them anywhere online. Am I better off scouring the local junkyards?
@LabCoatPaul8 ай бұрын
I’m happy to hear the videos were useful! Yes, the junkyard is the best place for electrical connectors. They’ll likely be in excellent condition and cost you almost nothing.
@bobdavislumbro4047 Жыл бұрын
man, are you a genius or something? how do you know everything about everything?
@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын
I do a little bit of research before each video. I didn't know much about the RAV4 headlights before I made the video.
@bobdavislumbro4047 Жыл бұрын
yeah but I mean, you know about electricity, welding, mechanics, everything!!@@LabCoatPaul
@koenigseggkoenigsegg3764 Жыл бұрын
Четко и грамотно
@elcanaldezenzo.1963 жыл бұрын
Hello, you have not thought about putting a snorkel on it, as a project, it would be great to see how it would do it, since you are surprisingly ingenious. Best regards.
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
I will not be installing a snorkel on my RAV4. A snorkel is useful for 2 reasons: driving through deep water, or driving in very dusty conditions. I don't do either one, and I don't want to cut any holes in my fenders. I think it would be a great video, but at the moment, I probably won't do it.
@Mr.Ry.TАй бұрын
Very informative tutorial. I am planning to do the same with my Rav4. Just wondering with the park light. What did you do with it since the newer headlight assembly does not have space for it?
@521farmer Жыл бұрын
Howdie awesome thanks for sharing needed this video glad l found ya joined up for lots of advice so got my vote ya dont need to be a rocket scientist to do this stuff so thks from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later keep them coming mighty fine Sir 😊
@technicalprovlogs62498 ай бұрын
What about the park light,or dimmer no connection?
@DirtyDan773 жыл бұрын
Make sure to aim those LEDs way up like the new cars so you can blind me on the road. That's my favourite part of driving at night.
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I'll drive around town with my high beams on too, just like all the blind old grandmas do. They'll give a driver's license to anyone.
@barthanes1 Жыл бұрын
If you want to do the taillight stripes with paint and masking tape, seal the edge of the masking tape with clear, let it dry, then paint with black. There will be no bleeding.
@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын
Great tip! I'll do that next time I'm painting with tape.
@handsarecats3 жыл бұрын
I went through and changed all my lights to LEDs a while ago, but the RAV has some sort of power on self test that checks through all the lights and puts a warning light on the dash that I found really annoying. The problem is that I can't find a good bright third brake light bulb, so now the light check light only comes on when I brake lol
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
The RAV4 uses a simple resistance test for some of the light bulbs. LEDs use very little power, so they have a high resistance value. The test circuit thinks the third brake light is burnt out. Add a load resistor and you won't have that problem.
@goped9823 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! Make a video on how to do depo headlights on the rav4! Think it would look super cool
@HowtoRestoreHeadlights2 жыл бұрын
“My lines weren’t sharp at all. It kind of looks like shit” 😂😂
@jaygatsby2790 Жыл бұрын
Your tail lights with the black stripes remind me of Pokemon.
@dtec303 жыл бұрын
is that an oil leak on the yellow floor pad ? @21:04
@DivergentDroid3 жыл бұрын
You should make a video about LED lights for scooter headlights. I just got a: "Nilight NIXMEN BA20d H6 LED Motorcycle Headlight Bulb Hi/Lo Beam S2 Light Bulb Conversion Kit for Motorbike AC/DC 9-60V CSP Chips 6000K (20036H)" for my 150cc China scooter and it's like night and day literally. It plugs directly into your BA20d receptacle works with AC or DC. 25 bucks. Before my stock halogen bulb was very dim and yellow with a short range and narrow beam. I was afraid to drive it at night the light was so bad. Now my headlight is bright white has a much wider beam and reaches much farther. I have no problems at night anymore. I have a video comparison on my channel.
@kynge55 ай бұрын
"It looks like shit" made my day😂
@elcanaldezenzo.1963 жыл бұрын
Today I am going to make the change of focuses, what advice gives me to do it as well as you, and not make any mistake or tool I need, any advice or help
@joe_ful023 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Paul!
@carlgoco4712 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a full walk around at night for your led lights and park lights?
@KO-pk7df2 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm a know it all. But I wanted to say something about the new bulbs not fitting tightly, this is a problem due to the normal vibration that will eventually damage those bulbs. I'm sure you could find a way to shim them up or something.
@viictor90193 жыл бұрын
Great video Paul was wondering when youd come out with another Rav4 video. They look great but I'd still prefer the newer style tails. You swapped to newer headlights might as well match the rears lol.
@tilahzamliy12268 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for these awesome videos. My question is if i remove shaft (for back differential) from my 96 two doors rav4 , is it ok for summer season and also safety? Thanks
@LabCoatPaul8 ай бұрын
No you can’t disconnect the driveshaft. It’s not going to improve your gas mileage anyway. You could only drive it 20 mph or slower with the center differential locked and driveshaft removed.
@Seijir03 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed of how you are able to add and make changes on your rav4 car. I own a 1998 Rav4 and parts are either really hard to find or discontinued. Where do you buy your parts? Junk yard?
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Most normal wear items like belts, alternator, power steering pump, tie rods are available from your local auto parts store. Many original parts are still available new from online places like Toyotapartsdeal.com or your dealer. The junkyard is a great source for parts that don't normally wear out. Also, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmKzn6R9a7KWpc0
@lofi82802 жыл бұрын
Why not use led for low beam and halogen for the high beam?
@LabCoatPaul2 жыл бұрын
That would make my high beam more yellow and dimmer than the low beam. I wanted them to match.
@alexyapari57403 жыл бұрын
good...!! rav4 saludos desde Bolivia
@danieljackson12722 жыл бұрын
Towards the end you mentioned the heat gun will melt everything. When I bought my 98, in the lower passenger corner of the inside windshield there were two stickers from the apartment complex where the prior owner lived. I have tried Goo gone, nail polish remover, wd-40, etc to get the stickers off and about 75% of it is gone but I can't get the remnants because they are situated quite close to where the windshield meets the dash and I have no leverage to get in there with my plastic pry tool that I use to scrape stickers off. Would a heat gun melt the rest of the sticker off?
@LabCoatPaul2 жыл бұрын
Yes. But you need to be very careful with it, especially in the winter. A lot of heat all in one part of a super cold windshield can break the glass. Also be careful not to apply too much heat to the plastic dash. Never get it too hot to touch.
@ismailhitam73213 жыл бұрын
Tq..good tutorial..smart workmenship
@aronmorales58232 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Keep doing please.
@gabrielcedillo94173 жыл бұрын
Pinstrip was a classy touch imho
@mr.ellison47593 жыл бұрын
Love your videos dude have a 95 RAV4 like to upgrade to led little help
@vafo121211 ай бұрын
Hi!!, Would it be possible to remove the glass from the 1997 headlight and place it on the 1998 headlight? I repaired my 1997 headlight by opening it with a heat gun and painting it with a chrome vanadium
@LabCoatPaul11 ай бұрын
Maybe. The glass looks like it's the same shape. You should try it.
@adenaudain58572 жыл бұрын
Is the coilovers for the Toyota RAV4
@UrbanMenace01873 жыл бұрын
Put the facelift tail lights on too?
@zacheryvandorn36147 ай бұрын
Hey Paul, I’m wording if there’s a way to do this and get the indicator light to work properly. I live in a place that will not pass inspection if the high beam indicator light does not properly work
@LabCoatPaul7 ай бұрын
Yes, you can add resistors between the red-green and red-black wires (between low beam power and ground wires) to make the indicator work. I'll make a video about it soon. I used two of these: amzn.to/3RjkfcG
@lucem_ferre9941 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, quick question, can led h4 headlights be used on the original 1997 Rav4 without changing the whole part & wiring as you did? The original socket should be rewired or just plug & play? Thanks!
@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын
No, doing it like the video is the only way.
@xthebest4444444443 жыл бұрын
Yes a new video!
@ElReySupr3me3 жыл бұрын
Can you get a gen 1 crv to do all this badass shit to it? I don't know why I'm watching you work on a rav 4 when I own a 2001 honda crv haha.
@TshepisoGanyane3 ай бұрын
Where can I get a right hand clear Toyota RAV4 1998 and a clear indicator right hand side as well
@LabCoatPaul2 ай бұрын
You can try: yoshiparts.com/ www.toyotapartsdeal.com/ eBay for aftermarket lenses
@johnjob95233 жыл бұрын
I heard you can accomplist the same results with black nail polish :)
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
That would be easier, but can you make perfectly straight lines like the pinstriping tape?
@johnjob95233 жыл бұрын
@@LabCoatPaul certainly your finish is way cleaner!
@EbonyPope3 жыл бұрын
Finally a new video. Keep them coming. Are you gonna do more scooter videos?
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'll be doing more RAV4 and scooter stuff. Don't worry, my Chinese scooter and RAV4 still have plenty of problems left!
@fernandoalonsofelix83923 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul Could you share the link where you bought the headlights
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
It's in the video description: Auxito website: auxito.com/?ref=btlvxo9mavy
@fernandoalonsofelix83923 жыл бұрын
Paul, ghe headlights that you put on the 1998 model. Are they glass too? Where did you get those replacement headlight?
@БерикСулькубаев10 ай бұрын
Спасибо !!!
@stage1qne3773 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you very much for the video. Now, this video comes in handy, I plan to replace the front bumper and headlights with restyling in the near future. I have a question about the high beam indication: is the blue high beam indicator on the dashboard illuminated with these changes? And I would like to hear your opinion: Controlling the headlights through the steering column switch seems too heavy for an already tired and old switch. How well do you think it is to use the stock wiring and the steering column switch as power wiring for the headlights? I say hello from overseas :) the RAV4 Russian community forum considers this not the best solution and make changes to the wiring in such a way that the high, low, fog lights are powered by power wires(separated), and the control goes through a relay(for each type of light). Stock wiring is used to control the relays. This significantly reduces the load on the switch and stock wiring. I can show you the diagram if it's interesting :) What do you think about this?
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
Yes the high beam indicator still works. Changing the headlights has no effect on the indicator circuit. An old headlight dimmer switch can handle the same amount of current as a new switch, unless it is corroded or damaged. Adding relays gives you no advantage over the stock wiring. Upgrading to LED headlights will use less than half the current of the old incandescent bulbs.
@stage1qne3773 жыл бұрын
@@LabCoatPaul Thank you very much for the reply. It makes sense. Always looking forward to your videos. Thank you for the titanic work!
@zachadsitt30873 жыл бұрын
@@LabCoatPaul I did successfully swap my headlights out today to the 98yr style and only had to backtrack once to redo a low beam ground. However i noticed i no longer have my blue high beam indicator on the dash. Did i miss something or do something wrong you think??
@Gavr21063 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@mateussamanjata2271 Жыл бұрын
My RAV4 only lights the low beams & the high at separate times but I want them to light up at the same time when I switch on the high beams what should i do?
@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын
Watch the video at 6:27 Pay attention to the wiring modification that makes high and low beams turn on at the same time.
@pawepoland27328 ай бұрын
Can I do the same with a 1998 ----> 1995 Toyota??? HELP 
@dtec303 жыл бұрын
just be careful of the cooling fan failing I had 2 fail on me went back to incandescent lights
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that incandescent lights are more reliable. I've also had LED's burn out quickly before. The Auxito bulbs in this video have a 2 year warranty, but other than that I have no idea how long they will last. They also don't fit very well, so if I drive off road they could fall out and I'm more likely to get water in the headlights than with the Sylvania bulbs that fit nice and tight.
@dtec303 жыл бұрын
@@LabCoatPaul i wonder if fitting another o ring may help sealing it better?
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
@@dtec30 I might just add a little silicone sealer on the O-ring to glue the light bulbs in place. Unfortunately I don't drive my RAV4 so I'll never know if the Auxito LEDs are reliable. They will probably never fail in my car.
@dtec303 жыл бұрын
@@LabCoatPaul you don't drive the rav?
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
@@dtec30 It's not in good enough condition to drive it regularly. When I bought the RAV4, it was very rusty. I spent the first few months fixing the suspension, and trying to figure out what's wrong with the engine. I rode a scooter to work the first 2 years I owned the RAV4, then I bought another car to replace it. I replaced the cylinder head on the engine this year, but it still leaks transmission fluid, doesn't shift very well, and the rear differential clunks. I'll be fixing the broken exhaust pipe and cooling fans in the next video, but it's still far from being a good car.
@louispharconides3 жыл бұрын
I would do what you did to the tail lights and leave the old headlights with LED though, that’s what I did to my 94 Rav4
@jomi_623 жыл бұрын
There was no reason to take off spare wheel
@Джордж-м2ъ3 жыл бұрын
Красавчик)))
@banjofernandez3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks!
@Tombomb805 Жыл бұрын
I didn't ground it to the body, not the high beam is doing a slow power up thing. Is that likely the issue?
@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын
Yes. Make sure you have a good ground.
@dtec303 жыл бұрын
level indicator must be a usa thing noting like it in oz
@shaun83093 жыл бұрын
Ill definitely replace with newer style rear taillights.
@technicalprovlogs62497 ай бұрын
Where is the park light ?or dimmer
@LabCoatPaul7 ай бұрын
The park lights on my. RAV4 are in the bumper. It's the same light as the turn signal, with a dual filament bulb.
@technicalprovlogs62492 ай бұрын
@@LabCoatPauldo you modify?
@khashoofbaloch4599 Жыл бұрын
How much u will sale the RAV4
@omarnao6582 Жыл бұрын
Very good
@germanik8923 жыл бұрын
Do you have Russian roots, Paul? You're doing a great job!
@LabCoatPaul3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was born in Moscow. Thanks for watching!
@РусланБогачев-д8л3 жыл бұрын
👍
@mmdensss23263 жыл бұрын
Waiting new video❤️
@ruslanzaikin45793 жыл бұрын
Осталось сделать ещё перевод по русски и всё будет Гуд
@azamlindung4 ай бұрын
hay mister Dim not aktip right???
@alexz7111 Жыл бұрын
It should be clear that you can not use LED lights on a headlights that are manufactured for incandescent light bulb! You can but you will lose light and cone direction because the mirror reflectors are not intended for a led. Best is xenon! Apart of this - for nothing I wouldn't change the incandescent hot, calm and using the full specter of the light for some crippled led! Better would use infrared and googles!
@bekakasambala71082 жыл бұрын
My RAV4
@PLEBEJones Жыл бұрын
low beam look easier to look at.
@aliheydarov28202 жыл бұрын
Headlight same size for 1998
@helenavan75842 жыл бұрын
This is I don’t like the LED light bulbs don’t fit well
@TheRealOtaku2 жыл бұрын
Taillights looks like Pokéballs hahahah
@nooraniejahangier78048 күн бұрын
1996 and 1999 rav 4 are basicly the same
@LabCoatPaul7 күн бұрын
Yes, they are the same car, but Toyota made several changes from 1996-1997 to the 1998-2000 models.
@jessehowerton98802 жыл бұрын
U went far off with the taillights ....thanks for your video's though fr...