WRX USA Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Also, I believe you could just buy another illumination switch. They have the same connector and appear to be functionally the same but again I don't know for sure There is a slight tilt that makes it so that you can't just flip over an illumination switch. The headlight leveling switch has numbers on it as well, not that you couldn't figure out that you are moving up and down with the illumination switch. The connector is also different. The headlight leveling one is slightly taller although you could trim down an illumination one to make it fit since the pins are in the same place. I'm sure this was done so you couldn't accidentally swap them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 There is a slight tilt that makes it so that you can't just flip over an illumination switch. The headlight leveling switch has numbers on it as well, not that you couldn't figure out that you are moving up and down with the illumination switch. The connector is also different. The headlight leveling one is slightly taller although you could trim down an illumination one to make it fit since the pins are in the same place. I'm sure this was done so you couldn't accidentally swap them. Thanks for the feedback on using an illumination switch as the leveling switch. If I can't find a deal on one, I will try this as you can find used illumination switches rather cheap. Can I use the usdm leveling switch from an 08+ sti? PN 83002AG000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for the feedback on using an illumination switch as the leveling switch. If I can't find a deal on one, I will try this as you can find used illumination switches rather cheap. Can I use the usdm leveling switch from an 08+ sti? PN 83002AG000? I have a spare leveling switch if you're looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I have a spare leveling switch if you're looking. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I believe I found the pigtail connector. It is a toyota part...go figure. You also need the repair wires. I believe I found the correct pins if you want make your own for much less money. Connector: Toyota 90980-10797 Repair Wires: Toyota 82998-12340 Pins: Sumitomo Conn-11-856 (ballenger motorsports) I haven't tested it yet as I don't have my jdm lights or a leveling switch. I found this by searching over the past day. Also, I believe you could just buy another illumination switch. They have the same connector and appear to be functionally the same but again I don't know for sure I gambled on the connector and it's too large. Unfortunately it's still a no go. I've spent hours searching through toyota wiring pdfs as they actually give connectors and part numbers but nothing looks close enough. The newer brz/frs has hids and a leveling switch but the connector is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I gambled on the connector and it's too large. Unfortunately it's still a no go. I've spent hours searching through toyota wiring pdfs as they actually give connectors and part numbers but nothing looks close enough. The newer brz/frs has hids and a leveling switch but the connector is different. You're looking for the headlight side now? The chassis side of the USDM high/low beam is the same as the JDM leveling motor connector. I got them off of the totaled SpecB that I got my drivetrain from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 You're looking for the headlight side now? The chassis side of the USDM high/low beam is the same as the JDM leveling motor connector. I got them off of the totaled SpecB that I got my drivetrain from. No. I was just trying to check if I could find a connector for the leveling switch. I'm using the connector with the switch you sold me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) I found the actual manufacturer of the leveling switch connector on the dash and have the part number but I cannot find any source for the connector. I sent an email to the manufacturer to see about sourcing the connectors but I doubt I'll hear back. Furukawa Caselanceless Compact Connector 8 position/pin female unsealed connector. Connector part number CC08F-W PK365-08018 Pins part number MT395-05090 Edited April 29, 2017 by rhino6303 Clarity. Leveling switch connector on dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Is it a problem that the low and high beam share a ground on the USDM harness but appear to be separate on the JDM headlight side? The wiring for the low-beam seems heavier gauge than the USDM car-side wiring. That is, can I split the ground to use for both the low beam and the high beam on the JDM headlight side? Edited May 1, 2017 by JF1GG29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Is it a problem that the low and high beam share a ground on the USDM harness but appear to be separate on the JDM headlight side? The wiring for the low-beam seems heavier gauge than the USDM car-side wiring. That is, can I split the ground to use for both the low beam and the high beam on the JDM headlight side? I don't think it is an issue as many people have done the install. I plan on keeping it this way as well. I de-pinned all of the connectors and bought additional pins for a clean install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Well I've been doing the headlight/front end swap the last day and a bit. The turn signal bulbs were missing so I found an equivalent with gm. Otherwise nobody near me carries the WY21W. These are for the Chevy Spark, but they fit the socket and do work! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Edited September 28, 2017 by MaasaiWarrior 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimmies Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Well I've been doing the headlight/front end swap the last day and a bit. The turn signal bulbs were missing so I found an equivalent with gm. Otherwise nobody near me carries the WY21W. These are for the Chevy Spark, but they fit the socket and do work! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk My understanding was that WY21W is the same as 7440, but I can't recall if I'm using the original JDM bulbs or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloverca Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I hooked everything up according to the walkthrough, yet my DRLs seem to ONLY work with the HID low beams. If I'm not mistaken, I thought the DRLs would only be the LED side "bar" near the turn signal. Did I miss a step? Also, using the low beam HIDs as the DRLs, I'm getting a bit of flicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Disable the the DRL, it's a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck_1_0_1_ Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 So sorry to bring this thread back, but I was referred here from the SubaruOutback messageboard. Long story short, I wished to get rid of my current USM lenses (due to cracks and internal fog/cloudiness) and install either European (my top choice, but can't find them anywhere) or JDM lenses. I got the lenses for under $200.00, intending to bake both lights and switch... but the housing I got is a full-out housing, with all bulbs (HID), pigtails and everything in working order. So instead of just doing the lens swap, I'm exploring just installing the entire light. Sadly though, I don't have any tools or know-how on how to do this and while I understand mechanics and how things work, I have less than minimal mechanical/electrical knowledge, thus I wouldn't really want to attempt this myself. Therefore, if my lights look like this... ...am I able to do the swap that is mentioned in this thread or would I need to go through greater hoops? Would I literally need to just cut the wires in my car and attach them to the corresponding wires on the lights (according to the guide here) or will there be more involved? Any help is appreciated, many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Here ya go... plug and play but you do need to flip the shields. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/jdm-usdm-headlight-harness-bl-bp-283236.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck_1_0_1_ Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Here ya go... plug and play but you do need to flip the shields. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/jdm-usdm-headlight-harness-bl-bp-283236.html Excellent, I thank you very much! I will move my inquiry to that thread EDIT* Which I can't do yet lol. I sent a PM to the maker of the harnesses (AW4BYT), so I can get everything sorted out Thanks again! Edited March 28, 2021 by Truck_1_0_1_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck_1_0_1_ Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Apologies for the double post, but I just ordered the plug and play harness from AW4BYT (Mahalo, Ralph!) and I was wondering if I should keep the turn signal bulbs that came with the housings or should I get brand new, fresh bulbs? Many thanks for any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Received my harnesses from Ralph today, impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship. I've done enough wiring on my own to appreciate the work Ralph has done. Thanks man! 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW4BYT Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Received my harnesses from Ralph today, impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship. I've done enough wiring on my own to appreciate the work Ralph has done. Thanks man! Mahalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW4BYT Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Apologies for the double post, but I just ordered the plug and play harness from AW4BYT (Mahalo, Ralph!) and I was wondering if I should keep the turn signal bulbs that came with the housings or should I get brand new, fresh bulbs? Many thanks for any suggestions! If they are still orange you should be good to go. I have notice with a lot of jdm headlights I’ve sold they are somewhat discolored and have a smoked color to them which would warrant a swap out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck_1_0_1_ Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 If they are still orange you should be good to go. I have notice with a lot of jdm headlights I’ve sold they are somewhat discolored and have a smoked color to them which would warrant a swap out. Mahalo, Ralph! I'm getting it all hooked up tomorrow or Thursday, I'll let you know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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