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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-23-2011, 11:51 AM

This DIY is for people that want to change out there white LED's in there RS headlight, Its for the halo light GM has only 1-1watt LED in there, This is for more powerful LED's and RGB LED's.

There are lots of threads on how to remove the front bumper so i want repeat them, Next you need to remove the headlights and all wires from it, next remove the plastic 90% wind seal that is bolted to the bottom of the headlight.

Next is you need to open the headlight, thanks to AAC we know how to do that, There is a video on how to do it i say look at it 2-4 times till you get it, the key is if the light cools done put it back in the oven.

Now that the head light is open there are 4 screws that hold the halo in place remove them and the halo and heat sink comes out, it will look like this, you can see there is one led in there.

Remove the 2 screws holding the heat sink to the halo.

Next install new LED, To do that you may need to drill in to the top of the halo, For the deeper RGB you can use a 3/8 drill and all you do is put a crown in it so the new LED sits in it all the way flush, Then get some clear nail polish and brush it on where you drilled.

More to come.

Orange5thGen · 09-23-2011, 12:00 PM

Thanks for this! I am looking to do this over the winter as a project!

Gator6977 · 09-28-2011, 09:00 PM

Did you have to change out resistors? Or add a resistor for each leg on the led? How did you splice in a controller? Don't leave us hanging!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-28-2011, 10:03 PM

I will been hard at work and have not got it done but will try to by Friday.

And yes you do need to add the right resistor on any LED you add if its a lose LED's.

Here is a good site to calc what you need for a resistor's.

http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz

Gator6977 · 09-28-2011, 11:13 PM

I seriously JUST recommended that site to another member...

. By the way, I love your work!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-28-2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gator6977

I seriously JUST recommended that site to another member...

. By the way, I love your work!

Thank you, I try.

Gator6977 · 10-05-2011, 08:49 PM

Bump, Ofer?

The Stig · 10-05-2011, 09:07 PM

be patient, he's installing the RGB LEDs in a few members lights right now

Camarowguy · 10-05-2011, 09:30 PM

subscribed

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-05-2011, 09:43 PM

I am tired to night but will update after work Thursday.

Gator6977 · 10-10-2011, 11:04 PM

JustFresh · 10-21-2011, 02:47 PM

Updates!? I wanna try this out i have a bunch of high powered leds at home!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-21-2011, 03:14 PM

This weekend i will update.

Gator6977 · 10-24-2011, 03:57 PM

I bought the stuff to do mine last weekend. Just have about two dozen questions and another three weeks before I can make my attempt. No rush Ofer, but please take lots of pics!

09-23-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Changing the LED in your RS headlights. This DIY is for people that want to change out there white LED's in there RS headlight, Its for the halo light GM has only 1-1watt LED in there, This is for more powerful LED's and RGB LED's. There are lots of threads on how to remove the front bumper so i want repeat them, Next you need to remove the headlights and all wires from it, next remove the plastic 90% wind seal that is bolted to the bottom of the headlight. Next is you need to open the headlight, thanks to AAC we know how to do that, There is a video on how to do it i say look at it 2-4 times till you get it, the key is if the light cools done put it back in the oven. Now that the head light is open there are 4 screws that hold the halo in place remove them and the halo and heat sink comes out, it will look like this, you can see there is one led in there. Remove the 2 screws holding the heat sink to the halo. Next install new LED, To do that you may need to drill in to the top of the halo, For the deeper RGB you can use a 3/8 drill and all you do is put a crown in it so the new LED sits in it all the way flush, Then get some clear nail polish and brush it on where you drilled. More to come. Last edited by 2SSRS@Gen5diy; 09-23-2011 at 02:23 PM.

09-23-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	Thanks for this! I am looking to do this over the winter as a project! __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

10-05-2011, 09:07 PM	#8
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09-28-2011, 09:00 PM	#3
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	Did you have to change out resistors? Or add a resistor for each leg on the led? How did you splice in a controller? Don't leave us hanging!

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2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	I will been hard at work and have not got it done but will try to by Friday. And yes you do need to add the right resistor on any LED you add if its a lose LED's. Here is a good site to calc what you need for a resistor's. http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz

09-28-2011, 11:13 PM	#5
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	I seriously JUST recommended that site to another member... . By the way, I love your work!

10-05-2011, 08:49 PM	#7
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	Bump, Ofer?

10-05-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	I am tired to night but will update after work Thursday.

10-10-2011, 11:04 PM	#11
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331

10-21-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
JustFresh Drives: 2011 1LT RS M6 Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 309	Updates!? I wanna try this out i have a bunch of high powered leds at home!

10-21-2011, 03:14 PM	#13
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	This weekend i will update.

10-24-2011, 03:57 PM	#14
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	I bought the stuff to do mine last weekend. Just have about two dozen questions and another three weeks before I can make my attempt. No rush Ofer, but please take lots of pics!