2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade Yukon Silverado HID to LED Conversion

[@97kadin]

Spent literally 1500 dollars trying to fix these stupid headlights.... Pulled over 6 times in a year. This finally did it. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@matafied]

Heck yeah! Thanks for sharing 👍. Knowing it helped someone makes it worth spending the time doing the video.

[@binteurche]

is it brighter than the HID ? or is i the same

[@97kadin]

@@binteurche it is slightly brighter but honestly not noticeable

[@lennyofoz]

Thoroughly impressed! I'm Sooooo Sick of these Escalade headlight issues .. Gonna make this change asap

[@sheltonbarnes9435]

Great idea, I was just about to change my driver's side one for the second time and was looking for a alternative way. This will work out great. Thanks again.

[@CoolerThanFebruary]

Great video, right to the point & very well explained!

[@bmann917]

Do the plug and play LED’s use the ballast to power?

[@matafied]

Yes they do, they can also be bypassed if you want to avoid another failure point

[@jackitorslamit]

Good video. Just finished this conversion on my 14 and i should've done this before changing the drivers side ballast the second time. Easy to do and more reliable.

[@flashbang5770]

There are no D1S lights in that link posted

[@selfridge3184]

You should change the top bulbs to match. Just my opinion. Thanks for the fix!

[@6gendj584]

I was thinking same thing..lol i changed my fog lamps and wanted to definitely change top park bulbs also ...I'll keep my HIDs for awhile..

[@horacewilliamsiii1194]

Can you put a link up for the exact bulb you switched D1S for

[@SuperBobos12345]

Almost done with this project just need to splice wires and put everything back together .Don't have a solder gun so was thinking of wire splice or twist and shrink .Taking a break to think it over .A few things i have learned in the field is you need 2 sided LED chips like you see in this video . If you get 8 or 6 sided chips it will not give a correct beam pattern with projectors .LED locked into perfect alignment .Chips Should be side to side not top to bottom .I did not take bolts out of bumper .Just loosen them to give a bit of play .Did not mess with clip on back of housing i just pulled up and out .There are 3 bolts holding housing .2 easy up front .Number 3 is down low on back of housing through wheel well . I just loosen that bolt and it slides out .Got CHOPDARK LED like on this video .They were on Amazon for about 50 bucks .Whatever LED you choose make sure it has that little black box on them or you are likely gonna get error codes or flicker .While i was in there i did all 3 lights to LED . Thanks for the video was very helpful

[@kirk1761]

Gave me the answer to my problem and a great how to video thank you

[@dianethomas3920]

Thank you sooo much, you made that so simple and pleasant did mine this morning. Came out great

[@mr.oklahoma9288]

Good stuff! Already done all this plus, added (Led) bulbs to the daylight running lights.....makes for a really clean look. Just wanted to see how easy u made it... I give you an A+. Again, good stuff.

[@matafied]

Thank you!

[@felipeavila1344]

How dramatic was the difference from a before n after

[@mr.oklahoma9288]

Day and night difference, hahaha. No punn intended seriously, huge difference.

[@LetsPutit2Gether]

What brand and where do I find these lights?

[@mr.oklahoma9288]

@LetsPutIt Together Sylvania brand, there are other brands as well. For my 07 I ordered them online, for my 14, I purchased them at O'Reillys.

[@seansimonic4495]

Can't seem to find D1S LED's with power pack. The link you provided does not go to specific bulb.... Can you please post a direct link?

[@matafied]

@seansimonic4495 they don't have power packs. Tech has gotten alot better since making this video. It is all built in these days. So just do the power bypass like the video and plug in the led retrofit bulbs

[@traydority173]

Great video, are you able to use flash to pass, using the columb high beam when the lights are off with the leds? I know the hids can not.

[@MelindaEAsher20]

Does the shutters still work for dim

[@jamelcrigier7448]

Bless day would that be the same I got a 2009 cadillac cts I want to go LED

[@davidvilla5663]

Just ordered the plug and play LED bulbs. Thanks for the code. Will the ballast still have power go to the bulb if it’s bad? Or how are we supposed to run it?

[@matafied]

So the only downside to the plug and play is if the Ballest has issues or is shorted you will have to bypass it the same way in the video. I prefer to bypass it anyway because it removes a failure point

[@davidvilla5663]

Plus it will make future bulb replacement easy. Thanks for video and reply

[@seansimonic4495]

@@matafiedThe new plug and play have the literal plug. How would one splice wires if the new ones do not have wires? I know, stupid question..... ?

[@lee4speed]

I had my truck for eight years. I have never had to change the passenger side. I have changed my driver side 8 times lol, I can say I have not had to change the ballast every time though.

[@kenrowland3597]

Thanks for the video. Good info. Have 17 Tahoe w/hid. Haven’t had ballast issues but have drl not working. Any info on that?

[@love120]

Thanks MATAfied, great video...very instructional. I'm having the same moisture issues with 2008 Escalade EXT. How did you get the moisture out of the headlight and how do you keep it from accumulating again?

[@matafied]

Could never get it 100% but I drilled holes in the bottom of the housing to give the water a place to drain. This kept it from evaporating in the housing

[@love120]

@@matafied LED'd both headlights this weekend and your video made it happen. I really appreciate your time to post it.

[@richmrozrm]

​@matafied where did you drill the hole? Do you have a pic of it.

[@mohammedabdulrahman5401]

Great video boss. Any errors on the dash after using the Led lights ? And is the color temperature better than the hid ones?

[@matafied]

No messages, also they look very similar in color. I went with the more white. I like it better

[@zandaleonly4917]

The link to the Auxito bulbs dont come with the wiring, it's just the bulbs. How would that work to convert to LED? Is there another piece to purchase?

[@matafied]

I need to update the video, the bulbs in the link don't require any wiring. They are a plug and play replacement.

[@spyder61man]

This is the 2nd person I've seen convert these to LED and I can't see why they do not remove the ballast and cut the wire there, giving you plenty of wire to work with. Then put the ballast back for sealing purposes. Wish I had seen this before I ordered a used Ebay ballast for my STS. Well, now I know how to bypass the ballast.

[@matafied]

Yes, the way I did it here is bypassing the ballast. By doing that it avoids a extra possible connection issue from corrosion

[@nickv4847]

Thanks for the help! Great idea! Are they still working good for you?

[@matafied]

Oh yeah zero issues. Working perfectly

[@chrispe805]

Did not specify the part number or if is d1s or other. And the link does not take you anywhere please help

[@jettangeles2707]

why didn't you just cut the D1S connector from the ballast & solder that to the actual power so that you can still plug & play other led bulbs if you decide to change them out?

[@matafied]

Because the plugs at the ballast were corroded from all the water. So by doing it the way I did I eliminated two points of failure.

[@jettangeles2707]

@@matafied gotcha.

[@alexunknown7769]

What about high beam and low beam? You just drive around with only low beams all the time? Maybe I’m wrong, but that doesn’t look like a dual beam bulb, and I only saw you hook up 2 wires, but you commented on another comment saying it has both high and low beam…? Can you explain?

[@barrettcook3862]

How is the light output pattern and brightness?

[@matafied]

It's the same as oem because it's through a projector lense, slightly brighter than stock.

[@antcap503]

Is the led brighter then the hid.. you should also swap put the top Twedge bulb for a hid too, much better look and matches the white led on bottoms

[@matafied]

I'm not sure it's brighter. But definitely seems like I have more visibility now. Maybe because of the type of light through the projector lense. But not sure.

[@sergioruiz3421]

Link?

[@Brian.8272]

i have a 2011 escalade and its hard to see at night

[@Chris-pz4mb]

Instead of soldering the wires you should invest in some 2 port metripak connectors in case you ever need to swap the LED. Just unplug it and add a plug to the new light.

[@djdroc1989]

hows the brightness compared to hid?

[@CustomMadeBarbershop]

This was a lifesaver

[@chadbailey1126]

Not sure how to get these wired up. None of these l e d lights have a wiring pigtail. Only a plug

[@matafied]

@chadbailey1126 yes unfortunately over time they continue to change products and links, so it's hard to stay on top of it. However what is illustrated in the video is just cutting pigtail and splicing to oem wiring. Thanks for watching, hope this helps

[@homiesgarage8581]

i went with aftermarket HIDs works fine but very dim. do u have that issue with LEDs?

[@matafied]

No. The LEDs have been bright and consistent

[@marlonsmith6992]

Question, can the ballast be removed?? Or I have to keep it on?

[@matafied]

You can just leave it. Some people like to remove it so the moisture can just drain out the bottom

[@tonykez1872]

What is the make of these leds

[@davidferrin3719]

What is the bulbs you used need a link

[@keepitthoro6768]

Now you have rtv what happens if bulb goes out?..its glued on

[@matafied]

One dot of RTV on the base of the bulb will not glue it on. It's only to take up alittle slack and prevent vibration. Not necessary but if the bulb is loose in the socket it will help. Some aftermarket housings have loose tolerance

[@mathewp4684]

I've been told you will get an error message on the Dash clusted doing this. Do you have any messages on the cluster? I want to do this but I don't want the errors.

[@matafied]

Nope. No error message

[@mrheavychevy17]

Do the plug n play still run off ballast

[@matafied]

@mrheavychevy17 they do. However I still hard wire them to bypass the ballast to remove a failure point

[@mrheavychevy17]

@@matafied which wire should I use. The blue wire like you did

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I have a 2007 Lexus ES350. My HID headlights are garbage. The lenses are all but opaque. I want to switch from HID to LED. The AFS socket just wobbles all over the place. I can get the kit to change out my HID bulb and use the power wire going to the ballast but that will be a waste. I want to find somebody that makes a complete LED/Halogen headlight assembly that is plug and play. Just can't find them anywhere.

[@salvadorestrada7097]

You still get high beams with this set up?

[@matafied]

Yes

[@salvadorestrada7097]

@@matafied what style bulb is it h11?

[@babeadams9351]

What is the center light for does it ever come on

[@markanel]

Daytime running lights. They only come on when the car is in "drive" and turn off when you put it in "park."

[@tyrantdave87]

Is this an h7 bulb?

[@bryansauerwein8548]

Bro. Please do a 2005 cts-v. I’m blowing headlights monthly. I wonder if it’s the same way? Help a brother out.

[@xCruCial612]

More then likely same light setup, same process.

[@rcaldwell56]

WOW! HAD MY OLE PIECE OF SH#T FOR 4 YEARS, SAME PROBLEM. BUY AMERICAN MY A#@! THANKS FOR THE EXCELLENT TIP.

[@quarterhorseracing214]

Did it actually worked better then hid’s?

[@matafied]

Yes, to me I personally like it better!

[@RWCLOCO]

So what’s the link to those LED’s?

[@WOLFGANGSEBB]

@@matafied The link you gave is out of stock and unknown when they will get more bulbs. Is there any other compatible led bulb for a 2008 cadillac escalade esv

[@hemiowner105]

@@WOLFGANGSEBB any led d1s bulb will work.

[@skypallman6169]

Man you should have done a headlight restoration on that thing when you took it out. Start out with 600 grit wet sand....then 800...then 1000, 2000, then 3000,....can do 4 or 5 if you wanna get real with it.... Then use a plastic restorer, polish and buff it with a drill/pad... Wife with alcohol.... Then due to coats of a clear sealer.... Will look brand new. I charge 100 a headlight to do it...they turn out damn near brand new.ill email you pics and products if you would like.

[@johndough9710]

Can I ship my lights to you

[@tcmd1189]

Yea had this happen twice to me i ended up just buying a new used light lol

[@SS_Gang777]

Thanks for this video my ballast went out as well last year and I ordered cheap blue chinese led lights from ebay BIG MISTAKE long story short I can't drive my escalade at night

[@joshuavideos7721]

Same here what led lights work for you icant drive my Escalade at night to can’t see anything I think a flashlight will work better which one work for you

[@SS_Gang777]

@@joshuavideos7721 🤣🤣🤣

[@SS_Gang777]

@joshua videos 77 I put a high powered SD1 LIGHT in it works fine

[@joshuavideos7721]

@@SS_Gang777 do you have an exactly link where you get it at I will preciated your help

[@SS_Gang777]

@joshua videos 77 no I don't. I went to Car Quest and they picked the light for me. See if you have a Car Quest in your city and give them a call tell them your headlight problem and let them know you want to convert to LED

[@cjls1z28]

Good stuff but your headlights look horrendous. I would suggest Cerakote. It really Works wonders. Take care

[@kabalmk5]

I think hid is better for projector lights.... I don't think u r going to have a better beam with led..🤔🤔

[@matafied]

Well the whole point of the video is to replace the hid bulb because of ballast issues. So after replacing them 4 times I gave up and replaced with led. They have been in there for months with no issues. Also to be honest the led do look and do a better job in lighting. In my opinion

[@seanoconnor1398]

Wait let me get this straight first off you say you want to stick with factory because they’re so my h better than aftermarket BUT the reason you’re replacing the “factory” HID bulbs is because the “factory” light assembly is taking on enough water that your “factory” HID ballast is shorting out and you compliment how much nicer the factory lights look as you’re showing your “factory” lights completely faded wealthier cracked and yellow? Then you mention how you’ve tried to save the factory lenses by taking them apart and resealing them with RTB??? Ok that’s admirable that you’ve got faith in your factory lights and want to stay loyal to your brand after 16 years for sure understandable the extra costs that factory light housings are vs aftermarket. Question have you owned that Escalade since it rolled off the lot and if not who’s to say those ones you have haven’t been replaced in the passed with a cheap aftermarket aren’t capa certified? Just saying one of the first things a used car lot will replace is the headlights on a vehicle because how much better they look and are easier to sell with a fresh set of headlights and you best believe nobody’s going to replace a car they’re about to sell with factory lights especially when there’s so many Chinese cheap knock offs that’ll pass just fine as factory on their lot and even last a year or so before they start taking on water. Tip if you’re going to break the factory seal and take a lens off your lights you NEVER want to use RTB to reseal them that’s for sure, ALWAYS USE BUTYL GLUE it’s that nasty black sticky glue that if you have taken your lights apart you would’ve experienced it because it’s what every light is sealed with from the factory. One more thing WTF are you doing cutting the factory wiring!!?? I’d you’re so worried about keeping your “factory” quality lights because you want to stay true to your brand and not mess up your vehicle why would you ever ever cut up factory wires and then be irresponsible and tell others that’s the way to make the LED’s work when you’re totally wrong! You should go spend the extra $20 for the correct canbuss kit which makes your factory computer able to take on and power up aftermarket LED lights with no issues and also is plug and play with cutting or modifications necessary. You know it’s not often I get in here and get in peoples comment sections and I would NEVER call anyone out because I find it distasteful and lame when people criticize others but dude after you contradicting yourself multiple times then giving folks not only wrong information but irresponsible information risking them doing something as stupid as cutting up factory wiring instead of getting a canbuss kit I couldn’t go on without asking you to PLEASE BEFORE YOU START GIVING ADVICE AND SHOWING A HOW TO VIDEO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go watch a couple videos yourself on a reputable channel and do a little research before you be irresponsible and suggest ways to fix a problem that isn’t only incorrect but totally unsafe. I guarantee anyone who would listen to this is not real bright when it comes to vehicles and will follow your video to the T and the next thing you know their truck is burning down it they end up trying to drive home with no lights because their hack wiring job couldn’t make it through the season and their lights go out ending up in an accident. It’s ok to be wrong and it’s ok to have your own way of doing something trenching others is awesome but to make irresponsible content like this just ain’t right man. Sorry for calling you out but I just got a call from my sister about fixing her headlights and said she seen your video being an avid KZbin watcher with car content as my most watched you really should be careful on being so sure of yourself if you’re even just a little unsure or haven’t done it before. I did enjoy your video if it wasn’t for the misinformation if that helps anyways. ☮️➕💟 buddy ☮️➕💟

[@matafied]

So the reason for me saying I like OEM is because I do prefer the quality of the fitment etc over cheap Chinese headlights. The fact of the matter is gm had a terrible design flaw with these headlights which is why they are in such high demand for them. Without separating the lens from the housing it can be properly sealed. I like a lot of people who can't afford 800 dollars for headlights, or better yet I can just don't want to. Also, this vehicle did not require a CAN module I drive it weekly. Another point this escalade has only 60k miles and has never been wrecked, or had repair work done since bought new in 2009. The factory wiring was only modified on the headlight housing side and not on the vehicle side. All modifications done properly will 100% never cause a fire. I have been working on vehicles, specifically automotive wiring for 20+ years. I have yet to have an issue with this upgrade and still going strong for less than 100 bucks. So yeah. The thousands of people that have emailed me, thanking me for helping them fix their vehicles agree. So Goodluck with your repair

[@viper200075]

Why didn't you just delete the whole HID system...remove the ballast now you have a drainage hole...I did it to my escalade...

[@matafied]

I had already drilled holes for draining. But it would have been fine to do that also

[@joeyng919]

Can you guys give the part number or something. The popular searches have the LED conversions but using the connector from the ballast.

[@petergenovesio8259]

I just bought a balest 2 weeks ago, it was $400

[@matafied]

Ouch!

[@thomasboone2657]

Cover the back with duck tape so water will not enter again

[@midwestsavage00]

Can you see better then the factory’s at night

[@matafied]

I feel like it's alot better, alot of people have complemented me on the looks also. I guess they are more clear less yellow tint

[@midwestsavage00]

@@matafied thanks I’m going to try on mines

[@muzikstore7984]

MATAfied what led part # is that?

[@deshaunkeys5637]

Need help

[@matafied]

? With what

[@muzikstore7984]

MATAfied boss, what led part # is that ?

[@justhugh9818]

First!

[@soonexrepublican7556]

What about low beam

[@soonexrepublican7556]

Buff it out. Clear coat it. Lens

[@soonexrepublican7556]

Half assed

[@matafied]

Still working

[@soonexrepublican7556]

@@matafied My thing is replace them all with led. Your putting lipstick on a pig