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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

now time for some night time picture shots

 

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

 

nice post they look great, nice box

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

very nice

 

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