DIY - Morimoto XB Headlights

[pope]

Originally Posted by smithp4ntz

Great DIY. I am having a small issue with the install, most likely due to the model of FRS.

I have a 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. This model came with an 8pin harness, a connector to the motor, and the turn signal connector for the light in the bumper.

I have the stock turn signal relay, and stock tail lights.

After install the Headlights with the DRL running from the fuse box. I noticed that engaging either turn signal would engage the hazards.

I have e-mailed Morimoto asking for some assistance.

After reading that the FT86SF Head lights were made by the same manufacturer, the following warning on their site has me thinking I may need to do some re-wiring. I've also noticed from this thread that I may need to unpin the blue wire.

From ft86sf: OTE: "For the 2017 Toyota 86 model only the white and yellow pins on the headlight harness need to be switched for the turn signals to functional normally. Other models may require pin swapping as well. Quick swap plug and play harness is available for an additional cost."

When Morimoto gets back to me, I'll post an update. If anyone has any ideas about next steps for the Release Series 2 they would be much appreciated.

Thanks Again everyone for all of your great posts. Learn lots on this forum.

Start by unplugging the add-on drl fuse line, then turn on the parking lights. If the eyeliner led comes on, you have a wiring conflict. Test the blinkers and flashers to be certain there isn’t a second issue.

If everything works correctly with the drl line unplugged, you need to identify the conflict and depin it (the blue wire on the headlight is a good place to start). Alternatively, you can leave the drl line unplugged and just run the eyeliner with the parking light switch.

If you still have issues with the drl line unplugged, then a further wiring conflict due to differences in the FRS harness is likely the problem.

[smithp4ntz]

@pope,

Thank you for the further investigative instructions.

Morimoto got back to me and sent me a new harness for vehicles with my particular setup. I believe they should update their website to inform owners of a Series 2 that they have a separate harness.

I am happy to report that the new harness they sent worked flawlessly.

Hope this information is helpful in anyone suffering from the same issue.

[Maafeu]

Hey guys,

I have a 2014 BRZ (Canadian), and I just picked up set of these lights from an auction. It was just the headlights without the fuse tap, so I purchased one from amazon. I also picked up the fuses with I assume were a 3amp and a 15amp (confirmed from Morimoto) needed for that to operate them properly. I'm noticing a couple things:

1. Tail lights 10A fuse is blowing out everytime I hook them up. I've tried depinning the blue line from the OEM harness, however there's only one side that has a blue solid wire. so I'm not sure if I depinning the right one.

2. the DRL "line" isnt showing up with or without the fuse tap installed. I've had the same issue on my other headlights, so I'm sure its not the headlights, however I've checked all the fuses in both boxes, and the relays under the hood and they seem to be operating properly. Anyone knows where I can check as well?

Thanks in advance for any help on this issue.

UPDATE:

Both issues are fixed.

A reminder for those who have the Coplus Platinum headlights as opposed to the Morimotos the wiring is somewhat different. Instead of the blue wire, you'll be depinning the black wire from the Headlight plug that's between the yellow and white wire on both headlights. This will prevent the 10A tail light fuse from blowing out.

Remember after that you can safely use the Fuse-Tap wire. Just in case you got the lights without the fuse wire, the Mini fuses that are use are a 15A and a 3A, doesnt matter which is on the top or the bottom. That one wire will split out to both blue single wires on each headlight.

This will complete the install

[Smurfette_BRZ]

Originally Posted by Silviacrazed

I'm doing this DIY since the Morimoto instructions suck ass and I had some questions that I couldn't find an answer to when I searched. I PM'd a member here who got me pointed in the right direction, but I figured I'd put the info into a post for anyone to search. The instructions from Morimoto don't tell you anything about connecting the turn signals or how to connect the DRLs and nothing is labeled.

Tools Needed:
10mm socket
6in extension
Flat-head screwdriver
Sweatpants and house slippers (optional)

First thing to do is remove the front bumper. I'm not going to go through the process here, there's videos on YouTube to help you through that portion.

Now disconnect the headlight wiring harness.



Now you'll need to remove the headlight mounting bracket. There are 4 bolts that have to come out.





Once the bracket is out of the way, pop out the plastic rivet (I mangled mine to hell) and remove the bolt on top of the headlight. Once you do this, the headlight can be slid out.




Slide your new headlight in and bolt it in and put the plastic rivet back in. Put the mounting bracket back in place and tighten your bolts down.

You'll need to connect the 6pin to 8pin adapter if you have a 2013-2016 car. The 2017 cars are 8pin already. Connect the 8pin side into the back of the headlight housing and then connect the 6pin side into your vehicle's wiring harness.






Take the turn signal harness and drop it down under the headlight so it hangs in the open space where your turn signal bulb is. The turn signal harness has a white colored wrap around it.



Disconnect the plugs and connect them into your factory wiring harness and the harness for the bulb.



Locate the DRL harness (long black wire with a fuse blade on the end). I plugged mine into the open location next to fuses 6&7. It supplies power once you insert the key and turn to the first position. You will have to make a notch in the fuse box cover to run the wire out.



Now connect the DRL harness into the plug in the back of the headlight. The connector is black with a blue wire coming out of it.



Route the DRL harness however you see fit. I suggest turning your key to the on position and checking the functionality of everything before you go any further.

Once everything is connected and you're satisfied with the functionality, reinstall your bumper and enjoy!

Any idea if this set of headlights would work on a 2020 Subaru BRZ?
The site says the set only goes to 2018 but I can’t figure out why it wouldn’t work for the 2020. Thanks for the help!

[Falkon240]

Originally Posted by Smurfette_BRZ

Any idea if this set of headlights would work on a 2020 Subaru BRZ?
The site says the set only goes to 2018 but I can’t figure out why it wouldn’t work for 2020. Thanks for the help!

Morimoto just came out with their newer version of the XB headlight and it's about 300 dollars cheaper.

IIRC it comes with a harness to convert to the pin configuration you need.

The lighting quality is so much better than OEM 2013 or the aftermarket lights I had before (spec-d)

Here's a link to my IG post about them, I haven't done a formal review, nor did I do an install guide. The installation is super simple.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_SFmj0x...RlODBiNWFlZA==

[Smurfette_BRZ]

Originally Posted by Falkon240

Morimoto just came out with their newer version of the XB headlight and it's about 300 dollars cheaper.

IIRC it comes with a harness to convert to the pin configuration you need.

The lighting quality is so much better than OEM 2013 or the aftermarket lights I had before (spec-d)

Here's a link to my IG post about them, I haven't done a formal review, nor did I do an install guide. The installation is super simple.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_SFmj0x...RlODBiNWFlZA==

Yeah unfortunately I really like the 1st gen one. With the RDLs on the bottom. It’ll go so well with the build I want. I just can’t figure out if it would work on a 2020 brz (gen 1.5). Since the site says only up to 2018 cars

[pope]

Originally Posted by Smurfette_BRZ

Yeah unfortunately I really like the 1st gen one. With the RDLs on the bottom. It’ll go so well with the build I want. I just can’t figure out if it would work on a 2020 brz (gen 1.5). Since the site says only up to 2018 cars

if they work with 2018 there's no reason they shouldn't work with a 2020. However, they also say their fog lights work up to 2017, but the mounting method changed after 2016 and the fog lights only come with the 13-16 flange. So, trusting their web copy probably isn't the best idea.

[Smurfette_BRZ]

Originally Posted by pope

if they work with 2018 there's no reason they shouldn't work with a 2020. However, they also say their fog lights work up to 2017, but the mounting method changed after 2016 and the fog lights only come with the 13-16 flange. So, trusting their web copy probably isn't the best idea.

Yeaaah… I did email them and they said only up to 2018. So I’m hoping someone here has a 2020 brz too and got them.
Worst case will be , I buy them and they don’t work so I resell them. Just time consuming if I do have to sell it. And will suck cause I really don’t like
Any other headlight 😆

[frs23]

Can anyone tell if Morimoto 1st Gen (LF470) comes with the 8pin to 6pin adapter so I can use it for my 2013 FR-S? I bought a set from a private sale and do not see the adapter in the box.


Update: I called Morimoto and the harness does not come with the box. So not so plug and play.
Then the other issue is they don't have the harnesses in stock anymore to support the headlamps and turn signal, and they do not plan on getting anymore.
So I'm SOL with them.

FYI for others trying to buy these 1st Gen lamps for their 12-16 year car

[pope]

Originally Posted by frs23

Can anyone tell if Morimoto 1st Gen (LF470) comes with the 8pin to 6pin adapter so I can use it for my 2013 FR-S? I bought a set from a private sale and do not see the adapter in the box.


Update: I called Morimoto and the harness does not come with the box. So not so plug and play.
Then the other issue is they don't have the harnesses in stock anymore to support the headlamps and turn signal, and they do not plan on getting anymore.
So I'm SOL with them.

FYI for others trying to buy these 1st Gen lamps for their 12-16 year car

That's interesting. My Morimotos came with the 6-8 pin adapters. If I can find them, I'll give them to you for the cost of shipping.

[frs23]

Originally Posted by pope

That's interesting. My Morimotos came with the 6-8 pin adapters. If I can find them, I'll give them to you for the cost of shipping.

Yeah that is interesting what they told me doesn't alight with you.
I wonder if things changed down the road and they didn't ship the adapter anymore, but that doesn't really make sense.
Do you remember if the adapter came in each of the boxes that contained the headlamp? In my package I have one large box with two smaller boxes inside.
The two relatively smaller boxes each contained the headlamp. When the two smaller boxes are in the larger box there is no extra room to fit anything such as adapters.

Well before reading you kind reply and offer, I did purchase these and they have shipped:

https://modssociety.co/collections/t...z-frs-gt86-frs

If they don't work, maybe I'll check in with you. Either way I'll provide an update here for everyone incase it helps.

Thanks @pope!

[pope]

Originally Posted by frs23

Yeah that is interesting what they told me doesn't alight with you.
I wonder if things changed down the road and they didn't ship the adapter anymore, but that doesn't really make sense.
Do you remember if the adapter came in each of the boxes that contained the headlamp? In my package I have one large box with two smaller boxes inside.
The two relatively smaller boxes each contained the headlamp. When the two smaller boxes are in the larger box there is no extra room to fit anything such as adapters.

Well before reading you kind reply and offer, I did purchase these and they have shipped:

https://modssociety.co/collections/t...z-frs-gt86-frs

If they don't work, maybe I'll check in with you. Either way I'll provide an update here for everyone incase it helps.

Thanks @pope!

It's probably a good thing you ordered adapters rather than waiting on me. I stumble upon the 6-8 pin adapters every few months, but now that I wanted to find them, fuck if I can figure out where I put them.

All I remember about the way the lights shipped was a giant box containing smaller boxes for each light and extensive expanding foam packaging. I think the adapters were in a bag with instructions tucked somewhere in the giant box, but it's been some years, so that's more of a guess.

I also bought my lights from The Retrofit Source, but I'm rather sure they and Morimito are the same company (website designs are essentially identical). Not that it makes much of a difference, both Morimoto and The Retrofit Source both say on their websites the adapters are included with the lights. The installation instructions at both sites say the adapters are included too.

I realize you bought your lights private sale, so maybe the original purchaser lost them, but, if they're telling you the lights don't come with the adapters anymore, they need to update their websites and instructions.

[smackrel]

Maybe it is too early for me, but I am not getting the instructions on the 2017+ cars.

"Connect the adapter harness with the headlights, then connect the vehicle plug to the adapter harness. Finally remove the installed harness. Note: Do not use the 8-6 adapter harness"

Install the harness, remove the harness, and do not use the harness.

Am I reading that correct?

[pope]

I never stopped to actually read the 17+ instructions, but you do seem to be reading it correctly. Maybe they were drunk when they wrote it.