LED Headlight Installation

[@2ezFilms]

Thank you for putting these videos together. Solves alot of the questions us vic guys run into from time to time! We count on you as a resource in the community. Thank You.

[@MAKKY0KSA]

I bought two led bulbs about week ago for my Vic 2011 and watched your video to install it ... I am really appreciate for what you done . Subscribed ✅ And i clicked on 👍🏻 Because you deserve it .. keep on

[@MAKKY0KSA]

@Cristian Malley no it does not matter mine is base crown vic and i think all the same and difference few mechanical parts

[@donovan5317]

Saving this for future reference for when I do have to change out the LED headlights on my Crown Vic. Thanks!

[@donwright5997]

I see what you're talking about thank you very much sir I'll give it a try

[@JohnBrown-hx8xo]

I'm gonna try led headlight bulbs as well . I am not sure if all crown vics have this problem , but the light output really really sucks with the regular halogen bulbs ..... barely lights up the road . My lenses are a little hazy but man .... i am trying leds when it get warmer outside . Gonna get new lenses too, i wanns see at night when i drive . It's like they light up to about 3 feet in front of the car and they're aimed correctly . I put leds in my reverse lights and holy moly , what a huge difference . Thank you for giving me the confidence to try new things on my Vic !

[@WJHandyDad]

every Crown Vic I've owned or driven has had crappy headlights - even compared to other Ford cars. Don't know why they are so bad in stock form, but they are horrible. LED makes a big improvement but still not as good as any of my other vehicles

[@SJgunguy24]

I picked up a set of Lasfit LED lamps and they were plug and play. You just spun the retainer ring off the bulb, slipped the factory one on and the ring goes back onto the bulb and the whole thing clicks in place. Seriously, installed in 15 mins.

[@danstout9401]

How are the Lasfit's holding up? I'm thinking about buying a set

[@eggsandwich2598]

You are a lifesaver

[@76clw]

thank u for vid and the how to on adjusting light never could fins info or vid on how do headlight adjust thanks again fellow texan ;o)

[@MarioMartinez-gb8wi]

Hey man ever thought about wanting to do a car meet with your vic? My friend's and I are crown vic enthusiasts.. Well for any cop ex cop car lol we started a car club would love to have a meet up with you.. Always found your videos helpful even before i bought my crown vic

[@WJHandyDad]

are y'all near Waco?

[@MarioMartinez-gb8wi]

WJ Handy Dad well Seagoville and dallas

[@willrocks101]

WJ Handy Dad I'm in San Marcos TX 😎 how are the LED lights holding up?

[@WJHandyDad]

so far they are great! Is the San Marcos outlet mall still going strong? Went to the Hillsboro mall the other day and it's almost completely closed down!

[@maurylee5239]

I bought the Cougar Motor fanless LEDs for my 2001 Crown Victoria. They don't have screws under the red gasket. You just twist the plastic base of the LED light and the back end with the fins comes off. You still have to take the LED bulb out from the base to get the larger holder ring to fit on the new light. The red retaining gasket on the new LED was thick and very hard to push into the light fixture. I put some vaseline on the ring and that allowed me to force it in. It took longer than expected as the instructions are minimal and don't pertain to your particular car. I will be testing them tonight. Just wanted to comment that the new fanless LEDs from Cougar do fit, just a little difficult to do.

[@bigswervo434]

Link?

[@debsteffen9069]

I should of watched this video before attempting lol. Now that I broke the lock retainer on friends car, I decided to just buy new headlights and start over. One side was already broken and wedged in thanks to a deer. Hopefully they will be able to make it home tonight.

[@jorge4801]

Do you need a canbus for crown victoria

[@WJHandyDad]

all of the LED headlights I've installed have been plug and play. Check out my video on the amber and white LED headlights - those are my favorite.

[@ffas23]

I am back again and still on the fence about replacement LED Bulbs that replace the H9007 Head Light Bulb in a Crown Vic/Mercury Marquis. Previously I spoke about a problem I had with my first set of LED Light Bulbs below. I corrected the wiring problem with them as already mentioned. They are a 9007 with 3 LED Chips on the inside. What I liked about them was the very nice beam of light I get in the Low Beam position on my headlight switch. I am on the fence with the kind of light shown on the High Beam position of the switch though with these bulbs. Not impressed with it at all. What I ended up doing since my last post was I ordered another set of 9007 LED Bulbs that have just 2 Bigger LED COB Chips that look to be made simliar to the bulbs WJ Handy Dad installed in this video one Large Chip on the right and one on the left. Handy Dads has 2 small chips on the right and the same on the left. I made sure the bulbs are properly positioned in the housing. Tried them out at night for the first time last night. I actually like the Low Beam position on these Bulbs that have 2 LEDS inside the bulb even better then the other set that I have with 3 LEDS in the bulbs but once again I am still on the fence with the High Beam that just seems to spread out the light some from Right to left. Is this what we are to expect from LED Lights Bulbs installed in our older Crown Vics/Mercury Marquis Headlight Housings? I have had some cars in the past with Regular Halogens that gave me a better High Beam then what I am getting from the LED's. This was the reason that I purchase a 2nd set from a different manufacturer. Still not sold on the idea of LED's for my Mercury Marquis. I welcome all comments or questions.

[@WJHandyDad]

I've noticed there isn't a huge difference between low and hi beams on the Vic (LED or regular bulb), at least when doing the aiming at the wall, but where I notice a bigger difference is driving down a dark country road, the high beams light up farther down the road but also out to the sides better. And for me, the LED's make a huge difference and are worth it both price to purchase as well as extra hassle of installing them.

[@ffas23]

WJ Handy Dad Thanks for the response. I am starting to hear the same from others also now.

[@WJHandyDad]

all I can say is I'm very happy that I run LED headlights compared to the stock bulbs, even if they aren't "perfect" or meant for the stock housing, they are still a huge improvement

[@kenrivers9757]

Damn i need to get those. I hate the ines where you need a transformer and all that other extra crap..i just wanna see better not blind everyone. Im gonna get these...

[@scottr5775]

THANKS FOR THE POST. I HAVE A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. IT DOES NOT HAVE THAT RING EASY ON. I ALSO HAVE A 2004 GRAND MARQUIS. THATS A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY. IT HAS A RING PLUS A CAVE TO STICK MY HANDS DOWN TO GET THE BULB AND RING OUT. I SKINNED MY FINGERS DOING IT. THANKS FOR THE POST. I'M BRINGING IN THE O4 TO A PLACE THAT DEALS WITH LEDS.

[@TheVibesFam]

I hate that about my 01 that housing sucks getting the bulb in and out

[@bobbyramirez1529]

The plug n play male n femal is there and adaptors for tgem cuz i bought wrong leds n its has diffrent male plug

[@bigswervo434]

Have a link?

[@WJHandyDad]

for the headlight bulbs? I have done newer LED headlight videos and they are both better lights than the ones in this video. It would be better to look at those videos and pick one. One is amber & white and more expensive (but worth it in my opinion) or if you are on a budget the ones that replaced the ones in this video work much better than these

[@bigswervo434]

@@WJHandyDad yeah the headlight bulbs, is the link in the newest video? I just got a Vic and nobody ever tells me which bulbs they use or share a link lol I don’t understand

[@WJHandyDad]

@@bigswervo434 these are my favorites but they are pricey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-3hWtqh692aac

[@WJHandyDad]

these are great if you don't care about the amber/white mix kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqodaF3rp1ld9U

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

dont know what your buying , most of them are plug and play

[@WJHandyDad]

I find that to be true of the other styles, but not for the 9007 because of that retaining ring.

[@enzopianelli6081]

Hey Handy Dad, thanks for the Video. It turned out great for your car, but I did the same to mine and it's awful. Are your headlamp housing an original Ford part? My beam pattern is all over the place with the same LED bulbs. I aligned the headlamps with the LED bulb aligned up and down (vertical) and it was terrible, then turned it horizontal and it was worse, so I turned them back. The beam pattern is full of shadows the blotches. Maybe it's my headlight housing? It's aftermarket and they look cheap. What do you think? Should I change my headlight fixtures to Motorcraft? I'm totally bummed out about this on my car. I wish I had your beam pattern, but I don't. It sucks man. Thanks for any input.

[@WJHandyDad]

I don't know... I've not had that issue and mine are "cheap" aftermarket lenses too. Possibly you got a bad bulb or something? Just guessing though.

[@ricksavage9457]

I purchased 2 new headlight assemblies for my 02 Crown Vic, I was already running the plug and play LED lights ( another brand) on my old assemblies which were OEM and they worked fine without the shadows and splotchy patterns. I bought some "cheaper aftermarket" reflector type assemblies off of Amazon and immediately noticed the situation you are encountering. I also had a very hard time making adjustments to them and they still are not 100% correct. It would be my guess is that it is the cheaper aftermarket housing assemblies that are causing you the issue. I just received my Spec D tuning projector halo lights ( havent installed them yet) and have watched a few videos saying how bad they suck (except when high beams are on) but look cool as hell. So I am at a cross roads to go with crappy spotty light beams or go with something that looks cool but might not give as much light.

[@tapdinwitdee1847]

Can anyone tell me the plastic cover @.32 seconds is called

[@WJHandyDad]

I've always called it the headlight tray but I'm sure there's an actual name for it though I can't find it on Ford parts

[@tapdinwitdee1847]

WJ Handy Dad I really need one, I just bought a 2000 Crown Vic In I’m just trying to get everything looking good

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

This is for 2003-2011 3W7Z-8C291-AA rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222565107862 here's the clips missing in the video W706519S300 Radiator Air Deflector 4 Pack 27Mm Clips

[@zackm4222]

Is it normal for the back of the light to get hot to the touch? I have ones with the fanless design.

[@mollyjohnson9439]

Yeah they will, that's how they soak heat off of them so they last longer

[@midwestpanther98]

I sprayed mine with wd40 to free them up, the headlight metal brackets

[@WJHandyDad]

not a bad idea

[@Cp-qo6xk]

Did you do the headlight mod before installing these?

[@WJHandyDad]

what do you mean by "the headlight mod?"

[@Cp-qo6xk]

WJ Handy Dad I forget the specifics but you wire it up so it’s direct power from the battery and not through a resistor that makes the headlamps pretty much awful from the start. Google it you would probably be interested and it would enhance your new bulbs even more.

[@WJHandyDad]

sounds interesting... good idea for a future video

[@Cp-qo6xk]

WJ Handy Dad yep exactly sounds just like a video you’d do too. A lot of people on crownvic.net do the upgrade. I’m totally incompetent with wiring or else I’d do it myself lol.

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

You can also confirm if it is worth installing a harness for direct battery connection. Check the power at the harness before you open/install anything . Each company can use different gage and quality wires so power loss or gain using direct can be assessed.

[@spiffyjon2131]

What if I can’t twist the things of the screw ?

[@WJHandyDad]

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. Do you have the exact same bulbs or a different brand? They are all a little bit different

[@spiffyjon2131]

WJ Handy Dad I put new headlights and it’s hard to turn the part like you doing on 2:00

[@NGGPeter]

Did you aim them? How are you sure they aren't blinding people? People always say LED bulbs in halogen housings are bad.

[@WJHandyDad]

my lights were already aimed. So far no one has "flashed" me so they must not be blinding folks

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

While many get caught up on "blinding people". It is one not exclusive to hid or led and two more people are blinded by trucks, SUVs which are higher than their vehicle. An incorrectly aimed halogen, xenon, hid, led will all blind you and it is very uncommon to have that actually checked on inspection. Despite it being part of state inspections and checked off as performed. I've seen shops deny a car for what they deem unsafe lighting, in reality be either a dot approved bulb which they didn't check. Or sometimes even a factory equipped hid light vehicle is claimed to be unsafe to oncoming traffic. Cars and bulbs age so they typically could benefit from minor adjustments, esp if an accident had occurred.

[@onyxphoenix555]

Orientation of what??? Mine are coming on at wrong time. 4:08 of vid

[@WJHandyDad]

the grey plastic piece that gets unscrewed and removed from the LED light - it has a top and bottom - if your high beams come on at the wrong time, unscrew it, spin it half way, and retighten it and you should be fine

[@ksull72487]

Those drivers are gonna suck a lot of power. I would not put any LEDs or HIDs on this car. The LCM is already problematic.

[@WJHandyDad]

maybe I'm just lucky or maybe they don't draw that much, but I have LED's in both of my Crown Vics and zero problems

[@ksull72487]

@@WJHandyDad you might be it also probably depends on the relays. I'll bet Ford dosent know. The higher load may not cause a problem depending on the bulb used too.

[@chrisfruzzetti9369]

Installed.. Now I got find out why my new head lamps wobble. Lol

[@WJHandyDad]

sounds like they aren't twisted in the right way??

[@chrisfruzzetti9369]

@@WJHandyDad I did and for some reason I still got a nice 1/8 wobble diagonal. Went back in and adjusted the rubber plungers a little. Its not as bad. But still got a little bit going on in there. Not too worried. I'll give people a rave show. Lol

[@chrisfruzzetti9369]

@@WJHandyDad I have also had terrible luck with vehicles.. Lol I've been trying to to fix up a 01 Marquis but Massachusetts is unforgiving to vehicles.. It's very hard to find one intact.. the electronics have been done. I just have to do the brakes and front end over. Nothing too crazy yet.

[@WJHandyDad]

I've noticed some aftermarket LED's (not just for Crown Vics) are reluctant to go in all the way. Eventually I get them in right after much trying and cussing. Hopefully you can figure yours out.

[@practicalguy973]

LED headlights are blinding to oncoming traffic no matter of the reflector you put them in. There are so many people complaining and petitions started that soon this may become illegal.

[@CaptainCJ97]

Interesting