Digidizzle

I got a set of bB headlamps recently. I tried to search for some sort of DIY guide to help, but couldn't find anything. With help, here and there, I got them installed today.

I used this thread to help remove the front bumper.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...bumper+removal

First thing to deal with was the sockets. (credit goes to zrocool )

For the turn signal /parking light, I got these 7443 socket-pigtails from autolumination.com.


To get them to fit, I simply had to file down one of the larger tabs. Again, it was the wider tab. You can get an idea from the pic.


To align it, I just used a magic marker... :D Makes it easy to remove.



For the city light slot, I used old sidemarker sockets from a 91 Honda Civic. A lot of Hondas/Acuras use them. They fit like a champ!


To wire those up, I simply used some slide on terminals and crimped some wire to them. (I should have got a pic)

For wiring, here's is how my xB was set up..

Passenger side:
White = Ground. I hooked this up to the green wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Orange = Parking Light. I hooked this up to the black wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Yellow= Flasher. I hooked this up to the white wire on the 7443 socket.

Drivers Side:
White = Ground. I hooked this up to the green wire on the 7443 socket.
Solid Green = Parking Light. I hooked this up to the black wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Black = Flasher. I hooked this up to the white wire on the 7443 socket.

For the city lights, I opted to use them as parking lights as well. I simply tapped into the green and black wires of the 7443 sockets, then hooked them up the the sockets for the city lights.

I really LOVE the way these headlights fit!!


FLUSH!!


Hopefully this helps someone. :D

D_M_A_N

nice job, I like the smooth look of the JDM headlights

thunderbox

great write up i was thinking about getting these but i was worried about the wiring but this has helped my decision greatly i now know what i must do

burstaneurysm

I gotta be the only one, but I don't really like the jdm headlights. I definitely prefer the clear lens of ours.

brambling

The JDM lights look more retro, like a sealed beam headlight.

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

yah thats what i was thinking, looks like a sealed beam.
congrats

bBlover

ok now i know how to wire them up for when i get mine! thanks!

dmpsk8

always liked the look, but ive heard these light are crazy expensive. any truth to this?

jct

now time for some night time picture shots

Black_Sheep_xB

wow ... I think the rounded corners are the funk.. wish my sonars had that shape

hwybox

nice post they look great, nice box

Digidizzle

Thanks everyone. I hope it helps!

I got these for $330 shipped. Sometimes they sell for more. You can get them new for $399 from newscionparts.com. Sort of expensive I guess. To me it wasn't too bad. About another $25 for the sockets and bulbs. In the end, it was worth it to me.

Yeah, I'll get some tonight. Still have to aim them. :D

bBlover

If you think these are expensive, try getting the 2nd gen bB (looks like our xB) HID headlights for that price.

Digidizzle

Yeah, on japanparts.com, the regular bB headlamp is $198 per side. The HID unit is $616 per side.

firesquare

ouch! look pretty cool. but i prefer my usdms. still extra points at a show and personal preference! good stuff!

Digidizzle

Here's a quick pic with the way I have the city light set up. It comes on w/ the parking light.

firesquare

teh hotness! aren't the city light suppose to come on with the park lights?

scion_tuner

Nice...I like a lot! Good work on the install!

sizzlinscion

very nice

battlebox

those are COOOOL! Nice job on the wiring, i know that can be a pain!! I really like the idea of having a city light just for during the day