[DIY] Non RS headlight to RS headlight conversion + Front Bumper Removal - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

v1k1ng421 · 05-17-2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jdwarren

I have never ever seen them flicker. Maybe a wiring problem?

I've heard that HID headlights can flicker when in DRL mode because of the lower voltage used to power the stock DRL headlights.

On another note, I received my Eagle Eyes headlights in the mail earlier this week (from Xtralights.com), and made sure everything worked before installing them. I got them installed yesterday evening but as soon as I connected power, the right halo was no longer working. I got behind the headlight assembly today and connected power directly to the two halo wires, but still nothing. The connectors inside the headlight assembly look fine (at least from what I can see). I disconnected power to my left halo so that my headlights don't look mismatched. While I'm waiting for a response from Xtralights, has anyone heard of this happening? I checked resistance across the halo wires on both headlights, and the right halo is showing a higher amount of resistance.

v1k1ng421 · 06-13-2014, 05:07 AM

First off, thanks to jdwarren for starting this thread.
Well, after having an issue with one of the Eagle Eyes headlights I ordered having a faulty halo and then one of the "100% water/weather proof" HID kits that I ordered with the headlights going bad when it got water in one of the connectors, I decided to return those headlights for a refund. I followed jdwarren's lead and threw down the money for a set of OEM RS headlights and the Non-RS to RS harness #2 (both from www.gen5diy.com). I got everything installed yesterday afternoon, and I'm loving the new look.

Here are my RS headlights with just the halos on

and here are my RS headlights fully on with my Gen5 DIY non-switched fog lights and my switchback LED turn signals from iJDMtoy.com

MLAZ1990 · 06-13-2014, 05:18 AM

Had mine done finally! Thanks OP for this thread!

mydreamcar · 06-13-2014, 06:43 AM

Subscribed as I want to do my headlights and the bumper removal scares the $&$ out of me

v1k1ng421 · 06-14-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mydreamcar

Subscribed as I want to do my headlights and the bumper removal scares the $&$ out of me

I've removed and reinstalled my front bumper more times in the past month than I care to count with the headlight issues I've had; it's really not that difficult. Check out this thread for some really great bumper removal videos: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112831

Mikelofty · 04-07-2015, 08:17 PM

Alright so anyone know if this is the same for a 14? I'm ready to bite the bullet but I'm still trying to see if there are any other parts necessary...... Do I have to change my grill?

GOMD · 04-10-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikelofty

Alright so anyone know if this is the same for a 14? I'm ready to bite the bullet but I'm still trying to see if there are any other parts necessary...... Do I have to change my grill?

Works just the same way, no new grill necessary. I did the same thing to mine last year.

StevenBateman · 04-10-2015, 07:19 PM

This helped me out so much! Just installed mine this afternoon! Took me about 3 hours to get everything done. Just a quick question if anyone can answer this for me that has done this, where did you route the wire coming out of the fuse box? I don't wanna close it on the wire and pinch it.

leviathandreams · 10-06-2015, 01:36 PM

Can I use the harness with hid fogs? I wanted the 3000k fog lights with the halos and fogs on during the day so I guess it would be connected to the parking lamp? What I mean is will the headlight harness function without an issue if I wanted to add hids to my foglamps.

shadyemx · 04-20-2016, 01:36 AM

INCREDIBLY helpful! Gen5DIY didn't have instructions so I appreciate you taking the time to set this up.

Jaydel · 01-30-2023, 08:19 PM

Do you still need the harness in order for the rs lights to still work? I’m okay with the normal function.

Why can’t you locate the halo wire and connect that to the DRL? By doing it this way will it throw some type of code or cause the headlamp fuse to pop? I’ve seen some of the eBay versions that operate in that manner. I was wondering why it couldn’t be done the same way for the factory rs ones ��*♂️

Great DIY overall.

06-13-2014, 05:18 AM	#59
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Had mine done finally! Thanks OP for this thread! Attached Images __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

06-13-2014, 06:43 AM	#60
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Subscribed as I want to do my headlights and the bumper removal scares the $&$ out of me __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

04-10-2015, 07:19 PM	#64
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	This helped me out so much! Just installed mine this afternoon! Took me about 3 hours to get everything done. Just a quick question if anyone can answer this for me that has done this, where did you route the wire coming out of the fuse box? I don't wanna close it on the wire and pinch it. __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

10-06-2015, 01:36 PM	#65
leviathandreams Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Auto Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 33 View My Garage	Can I use the harness with hid fogs? I wanted the 3000k fog lights with the halos and fogs on during the day so I guess it would be connected to the parking lamp? What I mean is will the headlight harness function without an issue if I wanted to add hids to my foglamps. Last edited by leviathandreams; 10-06-2015 at 02:06 PM.

06-13-2014, 05:07 AM	#58
v1k1ng421 Drives: 2013 1LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 20	First off, thanks to jdwarren for starting this thread. Well, after having an issue with one of the Eagle Eyes headlights I ordered having a faulty halo and then one of the "100% water/weather proof" HID kits that I ordered with the headlights going bad when it got water in one of the connectors, I decided to return those headlights for a refund. I followed jdwarren's lead and threw down the money for a set of OEM RS headlights and the Non-RS to RS harness #2 (both from www.gen5diy.com). I got everything installed yesterday afternoon, and I'm loving the new look. Here are my RS headlights with just the halos on and here are my RS headlights fully on with my Gen5 DIY non-switched fog lights and my switchback LED turn signals from iJDMtoy.com

04-07-2015, 08:17 PM	#62
Mikelofty Drives: 2014 1LT Summit White Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 73	Alright so anyone know if this is the same for a 14? I'm ready to bite the bullet but I'm still trying to see if there are any other parts necessary...... Do I have to change my grill?

04-20-2016, 01:36 AM	#66
shadyemx Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 10	INCREDIBLY helpful! Gen5DIY didn't have instructions so I appreciate you taking the time to set this up.

01-30-2023, 08:19 PM	#67
Jaydel Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 13	Do you still need the harness in order for the rs lights to still work? I’m okay with the normal function. Why can’t you locate the halo wire and connect that to the DRL? By doing it this way will it throw some type of code or cause the headlamp fuse to pop? I’ve seen some of the eBay versions that operate in that manner. I was wondering why it couldn’t be done the same way for the factory rs ones ��*♂️ Great DIY overall.