Hi, I did install those lights on my 2018 highlander, looks great works well, the only problem is the passenger side began going bad after three years, I believe the heat and exhaust fumes causes the element in the light to go bad.
Great video, installed mine last weekend and probably wouldn't have done it without this video. I cut off the outside tabs on the lights so they fit flush and secured the bottom with a screw through the remaining tab. I did not use the red wire and did not use the yellow wire from the 4 wire bundle. I used only the black and white from the 4 bundle for tail lights and connected the red and black (after extending them) from the 2 wire bundle so that the center lights up for directional and brakes.
Thank you for the video. I just got mine. Bought it of Amazon. Mine did not come with any module or a plug like yours did. Just the wires. Is it important to have the module.
Hi, I like your videos on upgrading your 19 highlander and look cool to me because i have 19 highlander LE plus, will you please make a video for a kind of way how to add an apple car play while using iPhone? Thank you
Awesome. I have Same highlander same year and trim. So as the lights but never installed them, didn't know how. I did try aftermarket led tail lights but had to return them cuz they were lighting up my christmass lights lol I mean lane departure warning, and bunch of other lights. Had to take it to the dealer to clear the codes
With fit issue, did anyone consider keeping original housing and retrofitting new led into old housing for a factory fit? Or was that just impossible once you took everything apart?
I like your install but I have a Toyota alphard 2004 and need to be able to switch the fog light on and off independently to pass it’s MOT. Any schematics for that? Thanks again.
Question what are the screws to the mud flaps the 3 i think it is whats the tool i need for that and another question can you explain the wire set up i will like to do this tomorrow
Hi, I just ordered mines, but quick question how did you get the 3rd break light on the roof spoiler to blink? Do you have a video on that?? I did not see one on your page.
Great video bro I just finish installing mine but I figure out a better way to mount the fog u just been to break off 1 of the clip from the light and it will be mounted flush tks!!!
I want to connect an assembly tail lights to my Toyota Highlander but the aftermarket lights came with an extra cables so I wanto know how you can connect them good because my brakes lights don’t work the ones in the back door the ones on the side there good
Using a GoPro hero 8 black. Used it with my head strap in a kit I got off Amazon. Yeah it works great! Thanks all items should linked in my description. Thanks
Hi! You know when you removed the bumper, were the current bumper lights connected? Or was it the sensor? I have a feeling that i might not have those “lights connected” or a connection for it.
So LEGALLY in Europe these lights ( the parking light function as you call it) are not supposed to come on at all unless conditions warrant; low visibility. In other words they should properly be connected to the fog lights or an extra separate switch and not come on anytime the runnning lights or parking lights are on. These things are unsafe if they are on all the time because they are too bright and will cause issues for people behind you on clear nights. I am not sure these are even legal in the US as you have them wired.
Usually those have to be pre-programmed & set at a specific height using a scanner. Dealers don't release that specific info to smaller dealerships they make it so you have to go to them. Was it involved in a accident?
Find the brightest RED portion of lamp, wire it to achieve the rear fog light. Use a 3 pole (amber) LED switch, (or a dedicated rear fog switch complete with it's ISO RF symbol), find a suitable location for it to be fitted. (The switch LED is used as a required at law, 'pilot light', that lets the driver know the rear fog is 'on'). Mount the lamp per vid. Earth the lamp. Run a wire from the RED rear fog wire, up to the switch 'Acc' pole. Earth the switch via it's Earth pole. Take the power-feed for the rear fog lamp, from the cars sidelights/parking light circuit positive, to the remaining pole of the switch. THIS gives you a rear fog light, with legally required switching independence,- from both headlights, front fog lights, and park lights. It will not ever, come on alone, but only if other vehicle lights are first activated by the driver AND you have switched on the dedicated rear fog lamp switch. USE the rear fog light *only* under seriously reduced visibility conditions, say 100m or less, and not when your in a mere light mist. Switch it OFF, the moment visibility improves. (In France, Germany, a rear fog light may only be used when visibility is 50m or less, 100m in UK, this gives you an idea as to 'when'). Also ideal for daytime torrential rain when on the freeway; when driving through bushfire smoke; in heavy dust-storms and the like. If you decide to wire one side of a rear fog light, (to reduce likelihood of following traffic mistaking twin rear fog lights as brake lights:- wire only the driver side lamp). Note: By design, a rear fog lamp is brighter than brake lights, brighter than the hazard-warning lights, and of course, the regular - standard taillights. A rear fog light must NOT be mounted less than 10cm/100mm from any brake light, so that the brake light function is not masked by the rear fog light itself. In the US, SAE J1319 applies. It should be, in my view, incorporated as 'mandatory' for new market entry vehicles under FMVSS-108.
The whole center of the lenses should light up when you hit brakes. I wondered what the white plug on lenses were for and I put power to them and they lit up. Idk why it comes without plug adapter. I'm just going to cut off plug and tie into brake light wire and ground with rest of ground. Pretty odd they domt tell you that.
@@RoyRoza one person left a comment that its for the Curtis tow hitch lights but still didn't make sense. I cut off plug and wired them to brake lights. Works great.
I want to do that to my Highlander to but now I want to installs the front and lower grill. Right now I my grill is color silver but I buy new ones but black
Hello. I have a problem, sometimes the lights are working, sometimes not. Any suggestions what could be the problem? The bulbs are not burned out because when I turn on / off again my car, the lights are working properly again, Like when my headlights are ON, the rear fog lamps should be working too, but sometimes its only the left or ride sight works. Please help. Thank you! If you have IG or FB I can send you pictures.
Hey man , this is what happened, after everything was done the engine stope and start system is off now , I think my suv thinks That I’m pulling a trailer, did you have anything like that or anyone else?? Let me know if i have to take them off or go to the dealership and get it checked??
That’s strange haven’t heard anyone else having this issue when they installed there’s. Not really a big deal actually unless you want the start/stop system working which I find it annoying anyways
I ordered the same ones and it appears he didn't wire the center lights. The light do have separate wires, two for the middle lights and two for the outside ring. I wired the center ones to my brake lights and the outer ring to my signal lights. Looks way better in my opinion.
@@rikimarutenchu6485 follow the original posters wiring instructions BUT when it comes time to wire the two red wires to the white plug, DONT, instead, cut off the white connectors and extend the wires into the hatch area, connect both red wires from the white connectors that you cut on both lenses together and attach them to the correct wire on the white plug, then connect both black wires together to a ground point. Now when you step on your brakes, the inner LED's light up and your parking lights and turn signals are still your outer ring.
I don't have a highlander but you are making me want to buy one...with all the mods. Where do you live. I see you have TX plates. If in DFW area let me know.
Have you ever had happened that once you installed them car doesn't recognize the key remote. I installed on my car and keep on getting message "key not detected" in my car.
Never seen that before. Only time that usually happens is when key fob battery is low. Try replacing batteries on the remote. These should t have anything to do with key module of anti theft system.
@@JJBanuelos I did replace the battery it did not help, I disconnected the lights only then everything worked, connected them back it didn't work again. Have no clue why it happens I know it shouldn't but it does.
I think @trailblazer films need to make a follow up to this videos.. The center lenses should light up when you hit brakes!! You have the white plugs on yours but you didn't connected.. I got my and I am going to use the Court 56217 for the wiring.
@@TDA879 Hi, left outer light run lights with the black little box - black to white curt, white to brown curt, yellow to yellow curt.. leave red disconnect.. green curt is for L the break lights. If you lights also have the center B lights then use the curt G for L and the curt Y for the Right. The R side connect B to curt W, Red disconnected, white to curt brown & Yellow to curt G
@@Solidsnake12201982 HI Snake, Did you use the 2 wire lead coming from the lights that had the black wire and red wire connected to a white plug in adapter? If so, what did you connect those to? Thanks
Please do everyone behind you a big favor and Just Don’t. These lights are a strain on the eye and need to be outlawed. They almost never used as intended and left on by clueless or inconsiderate drivers during a clear night.
Thanks for the video, I understood you very well. How to install the lights that I need. I appreciate the good video.
I was like yes this is awesome, saw the video and said hell nah i will def mess up my highlander if I do this lol.
Yeah it’s definitely way to much work for what your getting. I wouldn’t attempt it again lol
Hi, I did install those lights on my 2018 highlander, looks great works well, the only problem is the passenger side began going bad after three years, I believe the heat and exhaust fumes causes the element in the light to go bad.
look forward to more highlander videos. you have a good style and a massive market for these type of videos (even update vids wd be good)! keep it up
Thanks for the support! I’ll keep that in mind & definitely have update videos for you guys!
Just got mine... can't wait to install... thanks for the video!
Nice!
I just bought some for my LX570, I hope the wiring is similar. Thank you for the info.
Thanks brother. Just ordered mine. This will really help me. I ordered new tail lights to.
Great video, installed mine last weekend and probably wouldn't have done it without this video. I cut off the outside tabs on the lights so they fit flush and secured the bottom with a screw through the remaining tab. I did not use the red wire and did not use the yellow wire from the 4 wire bundle. I used only the black and white from the 4 bundle for tail lights and connected the red and black (after extending them) from the 2 wire bundle so that the center lights up for directional and brakes.
Great video, i learned a lot. Hope to see an aftermarket install on the front bumper drl installation.. thank you!!!
Thanks bro! Yeah I hope to make it soon
thanks for your video. I am always looking for instructions for this.
Thank you. That’s perfect instructions.
Thanks for watching. Let me know if you run into any issues
Bro I want to do an LED bar on the inside of my Highlander grill
Great hook up my brother !!! Thanksss a mill .
No problem thanks for the support bro!! 👊🏼
I didnt realize we have the same year and color Highlander, I got the XLE though. Going to have to give this a try when i have some spare time.
Thank you for the video. I just got mine. Bought it of Amazon. Mine did not come with any module or a plug like yours did. Just the wires. Is it important to have the module.
Your video says it's for 2014-19 Toyota Highlander but the description on Amazon says 2014-18. Will it fit 2019 model?
Hi,
I like your videos on upgrading your 19 highlander and look cool to me because i have 19 highlander LE plus, will you please make a video for a kind of way how to add an apple car play while using iPhone?
Thank you
Awesome. I have Same highlander same year and trim. So as the lights but never installed them, didn't know how. I did try aftermarket led tail lights but had to return them cuz they were lighting up my christmass lights lol I mean lane departure warning, and bunch of other lights. Had to take it to the dealer to clear the codes
Can you do a tutorial on 2019 highlander LE, how to install fog lights with wiring harnesses.
I’ll see what I can do! Thanks for watching
With fit issue, did anyone consider keeping original housing and retrofitting new led into old housing for a factory fit? Or was that just impossible once you took everything apart?
Is that a bulb holder in the back of the lens you removed? Thanks. Really nice video.
I like your install but I have a Toyota alphard 2004 and need to be able to switch the fog light on and off independently to pass it’s MOT. Any schematics for that? Thanks again.
Thanks...
Looks like a lot of time goes into this install.
Estimate hours =
About half a days worth of work.
I replaced just one reflector and it took 2 hours for reference in a 2019
Great video! Thank you for the tutorial!
Appreciate it! 👊🏼
Another great video keep up the great work!!
Thanks
Great step by step
Appreciate it!
Hello bro,GTinTheBox said these LED lights fit 2015 - 2018 Highlander only. But it will not fit 2019 Highlander. Thanks bro
Thanks for sharing this. You did a good job!
Appreciate it👊🏼
Question what are the screws to the mud flaps the 3 i think it is whats the tool i need for that and another question can you explain the wire set up i will like to do this tomorrow
For the rear parking sensor, is there only one on the rear right that you have to disconnect?
Just installed on mine. this was a good guide. Thanks mate 👍 from Australia
Awesome thanks for watching! Glad I could help!! 👊🏼
Hi, I just ordered mines, but quick question how did you get the 3rd break light on the roof spoiler to blink? Do you have a video on that?? I did not see one on your page.
I should have a video for that also. Let me know if you can’t find it.
Nope couldn't find it.
These lights are 🔥. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching & the support!
Great video bro I just finish installing mine but I figure out a better way to mount the fog u just been to break off 1 of the clip from the light and it will be mounted flush tks!!!
I figured that out also bro! Glad you liked them!
Can you send me a pic which clip did you guys break off?
I want to connect an assembly tail lights to my Toyota Highlander but the aftermarket lights came with an extra cables so I wanto know how you can connect them good because my brakes lights don’t work the ones in the back door the ones on the side there good
What action camera are you using?, its awsome . Shoot me a link I might get one for x-mas .Gotta love high quality tutorials.
Using a GoPro hero 8 black. Used it with my head strap in a kit I got off Amazon. Yeah it works great! Thanks all items should linked in my description. Thanks
Hi, I really liked the video, but I want to know what the white plug that brings the light is for
Its for the center brake light.
Hi! You know when you removed the bumper, were the current bumper lights connected? Or was it the sensor? I have a feeling that i might not have those “lights connected” or a connection for it.
How have these held up since you installed them? Great videos btw
Still going strong! Thanks for watching
So LEGALLY in Europe these lights ( the parking light function as you call it) are not supposed to come on at all unless conditions warrant; low visibility. In other words they should properly be connected to the fog lights or an extra separate switch and not come on anytime the runnning lights or parking lights are on. These things are unsafe if they are on all the time because they are too bright and will cause issues for people behind you on clear nights. I am not sure these are even legal in the US as you have them wired.
Can you upgrade the reverse light LED on those tail lights??
Does this car last longer
I have a HL too and it is cool but to much messing with the wiring that makes me not to mess with it
Not to going to lie it is a lot for some lights
Can you send me the link for the rear fog light. I got the same model of your HL. Thank you.
great job too much work for 2 lights but looks good
My 18 is an xle, no bumper lights 😒
I got a very important question. You know something about pre collision sensor. Lights are on how to reset it or fix the sensor??
Usually those have to be pre-programmed & set at a specific height using a scanner. Dealers don't release that specific info to smaller dealerships they make it so you have to go to them. Was it involved in a accident?
Find the brightest RED portion of lamp, wire it to achieve the rear fog light.
Use a 3 pole (amber) LED switch, (or a dedicated rear fog switch complete with it's ISO RF symbol), find a suitable location for it to be fitted. (The switch LED is used as a required at law, 'pilot light', that lets the driver know the rear fog is 'on').
Mount the lamp per vid. Earth the lamp. Run a wire from the RED rear fog wire, up to the switch 'Acc' pole.
Earth the switch via it's Earth pole.
Take the power-feed for the rear fog lamp, from the cars sidelights/parking light circuit positive, to the remaining pole of the switch.
THIS gives you a rear fog light, with legally required switching independence,- from both headlights, front fog lights, and park lights. It will not ever, come on alone, but only if other vehicle lights are first activated by the driver AND you have switched on the dedicated rear fog lamp switch.
USE the rear fog light *only* under seriously reduced visibility conditions, say 100m or less, and not when your in a mere light mist. Switch it OFF, the moment visibility improves. (In France, Germany, a rear fog light may only be used when visibility is 50m or less, 100m in UK, this gives you an idea as to 'when').
Also ideal for daytime torrential rain when on the freeway; when driving through bushfire smoke; in heavy dust-storms and the like.
If you decide to wire one side of a rear fog light, (to reduce likelihood of following traffic mistaking twin rear fog lights as brake lights:- wire only the driver side lamp).
Note: By design, a rear fog lamp is brighter than brake lights, brighter than the hazard-warning lights, and of course, the regular - standard taillights.
A rear fog light must NOT be mounted less than 10cm/100mm from any brake light, so that the brake light function is not masked by the rear fog light itself.
In the US, SAE J1319 applies. It should be, in my view, incorporated as 'mandatory' for new market entry vehicles under FMVSS-108.
Hi,
Do you have any idea why mine is every once a while the light came on? It happened 3 times.
You said in one of your other videos that soon after installing these lights they went out. Maybe, don't keep this video up???
Are you able to remove the chrome bezels? If wanted to?
Not sure if you could but I am about to de-chrome it so I’ll get back to you on that one!
@@JJBanuelos I’ll be keeping an eye out for that video. Just bought an 18 limited white. Thanks for the vids
The whole center of the lenses should light up when you hit brakes. I wondered what the white plug on lenses were for and I put power to them and they lit up. Idk why it comes without plug adapter. I'm just going to cut off plug and tie into brake light wire and ground with rest of ground. Pretty odd they domt tell you that.
Did this work ??? Have the same situation where idk what that plug leads to
@@RoyRoza one person left a comment that its for the Curtis tow hitch lights but still didn't make sense. I cut off plug and wired them to brake lights. Works great.
@@josephsherwood3371 so, when u press your brake light, both the outside and inside lights lights up?
How do you replace if the lights go out
Thanks
Hi can you upload the Highlander 2021 ?
No need to remove bumper just go under and remove splash guard and have full access.
Can you remove the black part of the bump by itself without removing the upper that painted
I don’t think so. There’s just not enough room
I want to do that to my Highlander to but now I want to installs the front and lower grill. Right now I my grill is color silver but I buy new ones but black
Hello. I have a problem, sometimes the lights are working, sometimes not. Any suggestions what could be the problem? The bulbs are not burned out because when I turn on / off again my car, the lights are working properly again, Like when my headlights are ON, the rear fog lamps should be working too, but sometimes its only the left or ride sight works. Please help. Thank you! If you have IG or FB I can send you pictures.
Send pics to my Instagram trailblazerfilms1. I’ll see if I can help you.
That looks sweet but I have no patience
Yeah it’s definitely a lot of work but worth it in the end.
I followed all of the instructions and hooked up my lights, however the lights does not come on, power going into the lamp case?
Double check you have good connections at the t-taps. Sometimes they don’t
Thank you
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Hey mate do these still act as reflectors when not in use?
I bought the same ones and no they don't.
@@alexperez4624 cheers mate, no good in Aus then!
Are the lights still going strong
So far so good!
where can i buy these lights?
Hey man , this is what happened, after everything was done the engine stope and start system is off now , I think my suv thinks That I’m pulling a trailer, did you have anything like that or anyone else?? Let me know if i have to take them off or go to the dealership and get it checked??
That’s strange haven’t heard anyone else having this issue when they installed there’s. Not really a big deal actually unless you want the start/stop system working which I find it annoying anyways
@@JJBanuelos i see , then in that case I’ll just check with the dealership, thanks for the quick response.
Thank you for sharing but how come the center lenses don’t light up?
I ordered the same ones and it appears he didn't wire the center lights. The light do have separate wires, two for the middle lights and two for the outside ring. I wired the center ones to my brake lights and the outer ring to my signal lights. Looks way better in my opinion.
@@alexperez4624 can you be specific? What color wires did you connect it to in your Highlander?
@@rikimarutenchu6485 follow the original posters wiring instructions BUT when it comes time to wire the two red wires to the white plug, DONT, instead, cut off the white connectors and extend the wires into the hatch area, connect both red wires from the white connectors that you cut on both lenses together and attach them to the correct wire on the white plug, then connect both black wires together to a ground point. Now when you step on your brakes, the inner LED's light up and your parking lights and turn signals are still your outer ring.
Thanks 🤗
Any place, where you can recommend to get them install ???
Edward Bernal where do you live?
I don't have a highlander but you are making me want to buy one...with all the mods.
Where do you live. I see you have TX plates. If in DFW area let me know.
Excellent!
chevrett thanks!!
I’m confused. How the lights were fixed...there are loosen in the video. Please advise
Used some self tapping screws to make sure they were secure.
Oh 👍🏽
Will it be the same process for 2015 models
Yes exact same process.
It says the center is meant to run as a rear fog light anyone know how to wire that up?
does it works on backing up too?
Ace York no unfortunately it doesn’t it. Thanks for watching.
Niiiiceee
Thanks!!
Have you ever had happened that once you installed them car doesn't recognize the key remote. I installed on my car and keep on getting message "key not detected" in my car.
Never seen that before. Only time that usually happens is when key fob battery is low. Try replacing batteries on the remote. These should t have anything to do with key module of anti theft system.
@@JJBanuelos I did replace the battery it did not help, I disconnected the lights only then everything worked, connected them back it didn't work again. Have no clue why it happens I know it shouldn't but it does.
Yeah that’s very strange. They must somehow be interfering with they keyless system somehow. Not sure how though. I’ll look into it for you.
I have 2020 it will be fit?
Sorry won’t fit the 2020 model
Why do you need rear fog lamps? I have never seen anyone withem on any vehicle!
Heavy foggy conditions
I live in Naples Florida has someone who can put it here I would love to put it on my 2019 Highlander let me know
Wish I was closer I would do it for you
no one from your company does it here in Naples or Miami
I think @trailblazer films need to make a follow up to this videos.. The center lenses should light up when you hit brakes!! You have the white plugs on yours but you didn't connected.. I got my and I am going to use the Court 56217 for the wiring.
Hi can you tell me how you wired with curt 56217? Thank you so much
@@TDA879 Hi, left outer light run lights with the black little box - black to white curt, white to brown curt, yellow to yellow curt.. leave red disconnect.. green curt is for L the break lights. If you lights also have the center B lights then use the curt G for L and the curt Y for the Right. The R side connect B to curt W, Red disconnected, white to curt brown & Yellow to curt G
@@Solidsnake12201982 can you explain this in plain English? Lol what is Court ######?
@@rikimarutenchu6485search court 56217 on RUclips and you will see the video
@@Solidsnake12201982 HI Snake, Did you use the 2 wire lead coming from the lights that had the black wire and red wire connected to a white plug in adapter? If so, what did you connect those to? Thanks
Cómo instalarlo 2022.
that one is kind of ugly wiring. the light should come with the connector that fits exactly.
Derp!
behind u on the wall those vehicle number plates, those are stolen 😀😀😀😀😀
No there art created by trash digging 😂
Where's the chick from the thumbnail??
She was in the car the whole time 🤭
Not worth it too much labor just for two lights light up🤣🤣🤣
I agree it’s definitely a lot of work for what it is, but I’d figure I’d show you guys what it takes.
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Please do everyone behind you a big favor and Just Don’t. These lights are a strain on the eye and need to be outlawed. They almost never used as intended and left on by clueless or inconsiderate drivers during a clear night.
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Thanks
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