How to Fix Cadillac SRX Dimmed Headlights With Inexpensive Headlights Upgrade and LEDs
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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SRX aftermarket headlights: amzn.to/3TRWoCf
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LEDs for the fog lights: amzn.to/2FlWAWh
Driving my SRX at night has been a headache since I bought the car. I discovered that the problem is not the bulbs but the headlights manufactured by GM.
I went all out, I bought a set of new headlights, fog light kit and LED bulbs. I spent 4 + hrs in the garage (and run out of batteries to record everything), but I made it. The final result is much better than I expected. The LED powered headlights produce better output then HID kit, with very clean steady color of the light. See your self.
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Best video I’ve seen for an LED upgrade, you got to the point unlike these other guys that make a 30 minute video & talk , talk , talk , you got a new subscriber bro !
Thank you for this video. Because of it, I bought the same brand headlamps for my '09 CTS. In addition to replacing the headlamps, I installed Sealight model AHDS2H11-ZY LED bulbs. It was a tremendous improvement.
Glad to hear it!
Sweet upgrade, makes the car look more expensive as well
So glad I watched this. I have a 2011 and I cannot see a thing! I bought new and expensive LED headlights but I still can’t see nothing. The condensation is terrible and very dirty. Definitely gonna just buy a whole new headlight frames!
Thank you for this video! I knew that it was the headlight assembly and am getting the new ones installed but seeing the difference with the fog
lights may have me getting those installed too! What a difference. Cadillac should REALLY be ashamed to sell cars with these horrible housings.
Report to NHTSA for recall
Thanks for the information in this video and the links. I have the same issue with my 2015 SRX. I replaced the bulbs and the low beams still too dim to see at night.
I was just quoted $3800 to fix my headlights on my 2015 SRX. I'm so pissed off I could spit! This is a GM problem! Why is there not a f'n recall?
I want to spit too. Did you solve the problem, and how?
Thank you so much, My Cadillac lights are fantastic now after doing this!!!
The headlight assembly that he has listed for aftermarket will only fit up to a 2013. Make sure you order the right part. Very well put together video. TY
YW.
I am still learning, and I hope I only get better ;)
Any update / parts for 2014 luxury. I planned of getting one tonight, but don't want to purchase an expensive problem.
Great Video. After watching this I ordered new aftermarket headlights and fog light kit. Also LED bulbs for my wife's 2013 SRX. Cant wait to install them. I'm not too excited about the wiring of the fog light kit. That's the only thing that scares me.
How did the wiring of the fog light kit go ? any tips ? did you manage to get the switch inside the car easy? Any advice would be appreciated i just ordered mine
@@kinanbran I did not install them yet. It's been very cold in the northeast. I'm waiting for a nice spring day since I don't have any garage space to work in.
@@thomaspiccione2089 I'll let you know how it goes next week, I have a big project ahead since i just ordered the headlights assembly and the fog light kits just like in the video.
@@kinanbran I did the same
And @nothing but good vibes, did y’all go ahead and put in the fog lights?
Are the high beams the same bulbs as the low beams? If so, no issue with fitment?
I put a permanent round cover over my dash sensor so the lights are always on. Did the same thing on my explorer
What did you use and was it difficult to install? Thank you
What did you use?
Did you tap the red Acc wire into low beams or parking lights?? and does the white go to battery positive?
Hi thank you for your video, same problem with my 2014 SRX. Can you tell me what headlight aftermarket replacements and the fog lamp kit you purchased. I would go appreciate it. Thank you very much !
Yes, my 2013 SRX luxury dimmed. I have DIY upgrade to HID with new projector lens. It's so hard to open the cover of headlight~
Where did you install the switch for the fog lights at?
You are a bright guy, fast!
My headlight is so dim I can’t see anything from the ground need help
It was a huge different.
@Mecowhy, which headlights assembly did you buy so I can get them for 2015 SRX? I have changed the bulbs to led but still not getting the bright lights. It’s like I’m driving with no lights on.
Could you please tell what brand led fog lamps you used? The link for Amazon changed for the fog leds. Thank you.
The high speed video removal of the front bumper is a critical portion of this project. I will look elsewhere for a normal speed version video of this important part.
LED lights come with a fan on the back of them. How or does that fan work with the cap on the back of it?
It is supposed to reduce the led heat. There are few inches to the cap so there is sufficient amount of space to draw the heat out without melting the cap or other issues.
Driving around for 6 months with no problems. Performance is as good as on day 1.
Would you please share what parts you bought to replace the headlights housing and fog lights for your 2016 Cadillac SRX?
Please look at the video description. It is all there.
hola..puedes explicar como instalaste las luces de abajo por favor..
Great video! Just installed the headlights in my 2011 SRX. What a difference! One quick question abt adjusting the beam. The 3 bolts on the back do you know which bolt adjusts what? Thanks in advance.
Thank you for Video!
I replaced the 7443 LED bulb at the position of the turn signal, which had a turn signal indication malfunction. When turning on the turn signal, it would flash quickly. ，How do I fix it
Do the plastic brackets that you removed from the old headlight assemblies need to go on the new ones you are installing?
How are they holding up? I bought a 2015 srx performance and it doesn't come with fog lights and the headlights have so much condensation I can barely see at night.
I'm ordering the ferrite chokes to see if they help..
What all did you take off the old light to put on the new head light to make them work? I just got my new lights in for my wife's 2012 SRX?
all the important information was fast forwarded through i need to know how to switch from hid to led
I have the same question. I have factory HID and want to make sure if I buy the new LED recommended assemblies and LED CAMbus bulbs recommend here that it will 1) work and 2) not throw codes.
Question... I switched out my headlight sets as well. How did you switch your fog lights? I was trying to connect relay wires to low beam circuit so when ever low beam is on fog lamp would be on. But I dont see low beam relay or fuse in the engine fuse box. Can you give me advice?
What brand headlight assembly did you use.?
So are all the srx model headlights crap? I'm looking at a 2016 performance with factory fog lights now.
Curtis Burt Performance should be fine. If concerned see if you test drive it at night. I bought a 2014 Luxury last month and didn’t know about headlight problems till after I purchased it. Of course mine were terrible, previous owner even tried LED upgrade to help but it didn’t. I purchased new housing units and kept the halogen bulbs that came with it and it works great now. I also installed fog lights with LEDs and they are insanely bright, maybe to bright but now I know I can see safely at night.
Yankurph...where did you buy your housing units and fog lights for your 2014 Lux? I can only find a black trim on amazon but my car needs silver. And for the fog lights, did you have to mess with getting the car coded or was it a simple plug and play?
No condensation?
Is it safe to assume these haven't had the same moisture problem? Any light leveling issues? Buying a 2015 SRX tomorrow and this is my first order of business with it.
Can you just put LED bulbs lights in existing headlight
Awesome video. What year is that Cadillac I was just telling my wife either we change those lights or we trade it in. Those lights are horrible that come with the vehicle. Also how long did it take you to replace them?
This is 2012 Luxury trim. The headlights and LED bulbs install is recommended while you have the headlights off. The fog lights help a lot as well. I just drove it 700 miles at night and it was a good experience after the upgrade.
It took me 4hrs to install, but that includes time to setup camera, install and wire up the fog lights (it took me a while to figure out how to route the wire).
I have a 2015 and it is almost impossible to see at night. Very unimpressed Cadillac would allow such a problem like this to be on their vehicles. Love the vehicle but would never have purchased it if I knew about the lights. Anyway, do you know if changing out the light voids any warranties???
Not sure. If you are still under warranty take it in for the headlights issue.
@Paul Powers
I have a 2015. Dealership told me it would void warranty. Took it to them and they replaced. Only made it 10-20% better. Worse still, they didn't adjust, so the road 6 feet in front of the hood is lit, then a dark black line and total darkness. Completely unsafe to drive at night. I'll never buy another Cadillac just because they know it's a design flaw and refuse to fix it even though it endangers their customers and all other drivers who are around Cadillac drivers who cannot see at night.
@@c.miller2460 did you solve the issue finally? Pls let me know. I have the same problem now.. thanks a lot.
@@popopopo5339 No. Unfortunately, the new bulbs Cadillac installed only made the problem 10-20% better. It fixed the condensation problem, that's all. The problem is in the design. Now, I am going to buy new headlight assembly package (after market) and have them installed. It is unsafe to drive in the dark without doing so. There was a class action lawsuit, so Cadillac is well aware of the problem and has not fixed it for their customers. That decision will cause them to lose many customers. Pathetic that I drive behind Hondas, Toyotas, Hundais, etc and their headlights illuminate the road for this Cadillac driver driving behind them. I wish you the best of luck and safety.
@@c.miller2460 I rarely drive at night time. I turned on the high beam all the time when I drove at night last week. Today I took my car to an auto shop to replace the whole headlight assembly with the aftermarket kit. I was quoted for $1600 including labor for halogen headlight assembly(HID assembly will be more expensive, however they don’t recommend HID kit due to the wiring. As MeCoWhy said, the problem lies in the headlight kit, not the bulb. So does this mean halogen assembly with halogen bulbs is gonna improve the brightness significantly, right?
@MeCowhy what fuse did you use for the acc+ on the foglight harness switch ?
I dont remember. Cannot check either as the car is long gone at this point.
Very desperate to fix my wife’s SRX, very dangerous! Looks like you were having to do some wiring on the new headlights. Can I just buy the new LEDs and replace the ones it came with? I’ll plan to buy from your description. Thank you for your help. I probably won’t do the fog lamps.
I did wireing for the fog lights only. Headlights are plug and play. I recommend you get the headlights as this is the problem with the SRX, not the bulbs.
Thank you for your help! I’ve ordered the headlights and LED bulbs!!!
Hi Meco , i have a problem for my Cadillac 2010 SRX headlight is too dim so i go to shop and fixed but still happening Dim .. Please give me suggest and where i were go to fixe my Car at INDIANAPOLI
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Anyone know how to or if you can adjust the light angle on these? I just put the new light assembly in and the dims are only lighting up about 15 feet in front of my car. I didn’t change the bulbs (really wishing I would have) but my results were nowhere near as good as his!
Hey MECO! Excellent video and great explanation. Can you offer some advice on how to get the switch past the firewall? I looked and even removed the cover under the steering wheel and still can't find an way to pass a wire. Thank you in advance!
I run it between the fender and the a-pillar and then behind the door seal into inside the car.
I want to do the same headlight upgrade as you, so please tell me the exact light assembly & LED bulbs you got. I just bought a 2010 SRX as-is from dealer...didn’t know car had very bad “cataracts” until I drove it at night; also didn’t know it was going to cost $thousands$ to fix. Please help 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to bother you Sir: I went to the local auto repair store requesting to replace the aftermarket headlights assembly. They told me only halogen light assembly and HID available. They strongly recommend halogen lights for blabla reasons. When I asked about HID option, they said they don’t recommend it due to the wiring problems. And they said the real issue lies in the lens, not the light bulbs. So would you pls advise if halogen light assembly replacement will improve the brightness? Thank you so so much. I appreciate it.
Where can I buy them
Is there a way to fix the driver's side shutter on a 2008 Caddy CTS? I read that there has been an issue with the wiring to the solenoid that controls the high beam shutter on the CTS with HID Xeon bulbs. Any information or links would be great. Or if there is NO fix for this, what about changing out both assemblies over to Halogen or LED projector housings? A new pair of those can be had for about half of what just ONE OE HID shutter housing costs? What would be required to make the conversion possible? By now somebody has surley figured out a way to do that! Thanks!
I am not familiar with the CTS or the solenoid issue. I do not think it should be very difficult to fix. If you are a handy person you should be able to check where the issue is and possibly take the headlight apart and replace the solenoid or fix the wiring. I do not know what effort it would be as I have never done it.
Downgrading from factory HID to halogen might be difficult. Not only there is different wiring and harness for the headlights, but your most likely your car would need to be re-coded at the dealership for non HID headlight.
The 3rd possible option would be buying a used headlight from the HID model, but without the bulb or ballast, as these are the most expensive components (and are often removed by the sellers anyway). Move the bulb and ballast from your headlight light to new one and hopefully that should solve the issue.
Will the fog light kit work on 2012 luxury? I was told they discontinued fog lights on my model and will not install for me. I have to do something before I hurt someone. I can’t drive at night but I don’t know where to go for installation.🙁
I think factory sets are avaiable onnthe internet. The fog light kit I installed is an aftermarket one and the installation was easy. It comes with seperate switch to operate the fog lights, but I have mibe always on anyway.
I will do a video on the install/wireing as a lot viewers asks for it.
MeCoWhy? Hey MeCo...great video. Just replaced my headlights and added fog lights today. Relatively easy, thanks to your video. Unfortunately, can’t get the fog lights to work. Tried following the instructions that came with them, but they’re useless. Did you ever make that wiring video? Looked through your vids but couldn’t find it.
It says the headlights are not available?
Does the LED bulb you recommend above require any special wiring? Why does the headlight assembly state "halogen ONLY", when you recommend the LED bulb. Will the LED bulb cause any problems? Seriously considering this upgrade to my SRX because it doesn't feel safe driving at night. Thank you.
The LED bulbs are replacement for the halogen bulbs so if you want to install LEDs you want to use headlights that are meant for halogen bulbs
How long did these last? What’s causing reflective coating to melt🤬 any solutions?? We are out of options
The chrome plated plastic dissolves from high heat from bulbs. On oem headlight , so good you did aftermarket
So I would need to buy a set of LED bulbs per headlight correct since It has separate high and low beam bulbs? The H11/H8/H9 bulbs?
Not necessarily, I left my high beams with regular bulbs since I never use them... It is up to you.
You didn't have factory fog light correct? was the wiring already there? and what did you do for a switch? did you replace the original switch with a factory switch with fog light switch? thank you
I did not have factory fog lights. I installed the fog light kit from the link in the description. The kit comes with an aftermarket switch. I mounted the switch next to my headlight switch. Wiring was needed.
Would you pls let me know if the headlights are is working greatly since the upgrade? I just got my SRX two weeks ago. It is horrible and scary to drive at night due to the dim headlight. I am talking to the dealer to try to solve the issue. Do you have any advice for me while I am still talking to the dealer? Thank soooo much. I really really appreciate it. GOD bless you and your family.
I sold the car already but it worked perfectly when I was selling it.
My only word of advise is not to buy GM OEM headlights. Go with an aftermarket set.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy thanks a lot for your reply. I appreciate it. Why did you sell your SRX because of the it’s other defectives? I am talking to the dealer now to find the solution. Probably they will install the OME kit this time because they pay for (or GM will reimburse them). I am a woman, and don’t know anything about the cars. Right now, I have to research the headlight information all day long. Sucks. Thank you soooo much for your help. I appreciate it.
Do you know if the headlamp housing you linked on Amazon will fit a 2014 Srx Luxury? Amazon says it’s only 2010-2013 but my understanding is that the headlamp housings are the same for the whole range of SRX years
My understanding is it would fit.
I got a question. Will I have to rewire anything if just get the LEDs and not the fog lights?
If you have halogen headlight, everything is plug and play.
Fog lights need wireing.
2011 srx with hid can you install factory halogen just plug n play or is it hard to do?
Would not work. There is different connector on the headlights.
One last question about the headlights. On amazon they have something called with expert installation did you get that one ? I see it cost 90 dollars more per light. Not sure what the difference is thanks for your help
It is installation service amazon provides. They would send a mechanic to you to install the lights if you buy it. If you DIY you dont need it.
Did you screw the fog lights in from the back side? I did that and they seemed to have a gap near where they meet the plastic trim panel so then I mounted and screwed in from the front however I wonder if that will affect my ability to adjust them. My car is a 2014 and I was unable to find a fuse in the engine compartment fuse box that goes hot. I am thinking of tapping the running lamps for the accessory connection.
I installed from the back. Yes there is a gap - that is usually normal.
I used fuse #16 for acc connection.
I reinstalled in the back side and used that fuse on a 2014 SRX. Worked like a champ!! Thanks!
The headlight assembly says it doesn't work on my 2016 SRX. What year is the SRX you did? Do you recommend another one?
What trim version do you have? Do you have factory xenon/hid headlights?
These headlights fit on all gen2 SRX with halogen lights. Will not fit if equipped in Hid.
I’m going to be taking on the same project in my car. How long did everything take you from start to finish?
Chris Wilson he says I’m the description he spent 4 hours in his garage. But he was recording and explaining also so maybe a little less time
Why did you replace the headlights? Why not just replace the bulbs?
The reason is that the reflective material inside the OEM headlight deteriorates and it is not reflecting the light out no matter how good the bulbs you would put in are. You need to start with new headlights to see the results you are after.
What's the background music from 07:47 and 08:01? Damn, I can't find that.
Hi MeCo I Received the new head lights Yesterday and LEDs They look awesome. I just found out that the fog light kit is on back order. Do you think I can install the fog lights later without taking the whole front assembly off again?
You will need to take to bumper off to install the fog lights.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy Thanks. I will wait for the fog light kit to come in.
@@orlandomansur I am not MeCo. You replied to the wrong person.
Hi! This is a great video! Thanks!
I have a 2012 SRX (base model). It came with Halogens that I upgraded to LED and then upgraded AGAIN to HID. Frankly, it's better, but far from what is needed. Now, from what you have said and the comments/replies posted, it appears the actual housing is at fault. The problem is the low-beams. The high-beams are adequate.
A couple of questions:
First, you obtained new housing with new LED bulbs. At the end of the video, is that the high-beams you are showing or the low-beam projectors? Because, my current high-beams are okay (they are not the projectors, obviously). The problem is the low-beam. Those are really bad, even with the HID upgrade. I'm willing to can the whole mess if I can FINALLY fix this.
Second, you said the factory-style fog lamps require not only a switch replacement but reprogramming by the dealer? What is that all about? I've seen OEM fog light kits with the correct OEM switch replacement which I believe I would prefer.
I've already blown a few hundred dollars trying to solve this problem with no luck. I'm willing to try again if you think I can solve the low-beam problem. BTW, I clicked on the replacement housings link and Amazon says those are no longer available. Do you have any other recommendations?
Thanks!
Chuck
Almost any aftermarket headlight for 2010-2016 srx would work and would be better than OEM. If the one I linked to is sold out I think almost any other one on Amazon would work just like it.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy Thanks! It's amazing when I talk to my Cadillac dealer. They acknowledge the problem but their hands are tied (they claim). There's no "fix" for this from Cadillac HQ. Apparently, the lights meet DOT standards but they are absurdly bad.
BTW, at the end of your video, when you are driving on the road, are those the low-beams being used? If so, that's just an amazing difference.
Charles Gage these are the head lights I’m purchasing. They are AWESOME. Even the day time running light feature on them are sweet. Straight LED my friend.
@@elijahisrael5436 Great! Which ones are they? If you put in a link, it didn't come through. Thanks!
FANTASTIC JOB sir!
What year is your SRX? Mine is 2011. I called my cadi dealership to see if they can install fog lamps on my car and they told me that this isn’t an option. I think they lack the knowledge of this after market dog light kit. What say you, sir?
Hi there. My SRX is 2012. There is a factory fog light kit that can be added on - it runs around $1000 with installation. Most dealerships are not aware of it. You need to get the part number to them so they can look up the install instructions. They would need to recode the car's computer to operate the OEM fog lights. The kit I installex is an aftermarket one and does require the car to be coded.
MeCoWhy? Awesome! Thanks for the reply! I found an after market fog light kit in which I’ll order and have installed. Another question... how are your headlights? I know you used LED’s in them. Are the headlights you replaced halogen? I’m soooo confused. If I order a new set of halogen headlights, can I put the same LED’s in them as you did in this video? Thanks.
Correct, the headlights are halogen and the LEDs are added as an upgrade.
I just put led bulbs in and they are still dim so I'm just going to buy after market headlight assembly
Says the headlights are unavailable. Is there another type anyone would recommend?
Search more online
Will these headlights fit 2015 SRX?
Yes
What's the difference between the new headlights vs the factory ones?
Definetly price. The factory headlights go bad over time - they fog up and the mirrors inside the projectors deteriorate. The aftermarket ones, so far are ok, but even if they also go bad after 5 years, the cost is pretty low to replace them again.
Can i ues the factory head light and just get the led bulbs or do I need the new head light for the leds
brian sallee you use the factory spec bulbs, while I had it apart I bought new ones because this is something I didn’t want to do twice
Why did you replace the headlight assembly? Couldn't you have used the old one?
The factory Cadillac headlights are faulty. The mirror surface inside the projectors is not reflecting the light to the degree it should. Any aftermarket headlight is better then the factory one.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy When you say the factory headlights are faulty do you mean the headlights assembly or the bulb? I am having the same dim driving lights on a 2016 SRX and still under warranty but dealer can not fix because they say that is the way it came from the factory. I hope I can Upgrade the lights (bulb) because this vehicl is unsafe to drive at night. please respond TY
@@wvahillbillyok the headlight assembly is bad, not tge bulbs. You need new headlight assemby. Do not get them from the dealer - oem headlight wont fix the problem. Any aftermarket headlight would be better thsn GM factory one.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy did you mean as long as I replace the headlights assembly with the aftermarket kit, even the halogen bulbs can work as bright as the HID bulbs? Thanks a lot.
Great video! Do you know if this headlight assembly and LED low beams will work for a 2010 Luxury SRX?
Will do
@@TheRealMeCoWhy Can you just replace the bulbs with LED's or do you have to replace the whole assembly as well....My wife's car is not drivable at night due to such dim headlights.
@@terryvaughn7762 The problem are the headlights not the bulbs. You need new headlights for the proper results.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy What is it with the headlights that makes them bad? Do you know? I can't see anything wrong with them.
@@terryvaughn7762 the reflective coat on the inside of the projector burns out, quite often due to poor quality and moisture damage. As a result the light from the bulb is nto reflected back onto the road.
From outside, the headlight might appear to be ok
Light out of stock ..was the first link you put. So what i can do?
I just checked the link - they appear to be in stock.... In case they are out of stock again, any headlight for 2010-2016 SRX would work.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy ..thanks...yesterday they were out of stock...
Hey Buddy, I have A ? I am hoping you can answer! I own A 2011 Cadillac CTS-4 & I originally went with A HID conversion kit & Have had major issues with flickering even with A relay harness with resistors. So I ordered A LED kit & I am hoping I don't have the same Issue. The company who sold me the LED kit told me, They couldn't guarantee it would fix my issues. Do you know of any tricks or anything I have to do to get the LED kit to work without flickering? Any help would be very much appreciated. I have tried everything! Thanks, Tim.
I experimented with an HID kit before getting new headlights and LEDs as well. I had the same issue you do with the HID kit.
The LEDs work out of the box, however you need to get a proper set. I ordered this specific set because it came CANbus ready. They also work with lower voltage while driving with DRL on. If the set you ordered is CANbus ready and works in range from 9v to 24v, you should be all set.
Man you are Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. I bought A Kensun LED Kit, Well they are sending me A free LED kit since the HIDs didn't pan out. I don't think they are equipped with Can-bus. So I ordered A canbus relay harness with resistors. Do you think I should be okay with this set up? Thanks man, much much appreciated!
Also I disabled my DRL by pulling the fuse, Does that resolve my issue with the DRL?
Good deal! Give it a try, I have no idea if that setup would work or not. I hope it would ;)
Awesome, Thanks man I appreciate it. I will install it & Hopefully this is my fix. Lol
Does anyone know if these will work on '14 SRX Luxury trim?
If you do not have factory HIDs these would work on 14.
I did this after watching and now have static fuzziness in my radio, now what to do
Most likely led interference. Did you buy the LEDs I recommended or other?
I ordered your Marsauto bulbs clicked on your parts list
Hmm, they worked really well for me and number of other people. Not sure why you have problems....
When you bought the after market headlights did you still use the original ones?
Nope, put the aftermarket in as well as the LED bulbs.
So you put in the after market in and you bought different light bulbs to go with it? Just making sure because I will do the same with my Cadillac
Links to everything I bought are in the video description
What LM output you use for Leds ?
Headlights 8000LM, fog lights 7600LM
Hey meco, what parts u use and how much?
All links are in the description. I think total was around $450 for everything.
Where did you wire up the fog lights to?
The battery died when I was recording that. In thise case, you cannot go back to redo it :(. You have 3 wires in the kit: ground (there is ground bolt near the battery box), 12v (connected to the battery), and 12v accessory (to turn the lights off when the car is off). I connected the 12v accessory to a fuse in the fuse box that powers up when you start the car. I do not remeber the fuse number.
The switch was wired from the engine compartment behind the fender and the door seal into the inside the car. I then hid it between the dash panels and put the switch next to the headlight switch.
Hope this helps.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy So when your car is on the fog lights are on? My 2016 has very very bad dim lights. They are HID lights and the dealer said nothing they can do to fix them. I have started a case with GM. But I need to fix it myself looks like GMC wont recall. Just wanted to know where you wired your fog lights up because I heard you have to take it to the dealer to reset computer for them to work (they would not do this reset because not factory part). But if you wired them to your fuse box like you did probably would not have to have dealer reset. But that would mean your fog lights are on whenever your vehicle is on? Well at least a person can see to drive at night. Lots of problems with SRX lights and my sway bars went bad making for a rough ride. All on a less than 2 year old car and a Cadillac at that. Used to be quality...not no more. Thanks for your video! sorry I did not read where you put a switch in my bad
Hey can you tell me where you bought the entire headlight kit. I have the same car.. I want to order the kit
2013 srx luxury edition
Links are in the video description
@@TheRealMeCoWhy Thank you sir.
So if my headlights are still in good condition but the bulbs sucks can I just change the bulbs to LED or do I havevto change the entire thing
@@Adonis617 You need new headlights. Oem are junk.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy Got it. The bulbs u low bean bulbs u recommended do not fit my '13 srx according to amazon any reputable bulbs LED bulbs should do?
@@Adonis617 look at the bulbs required for the headlights you are buying, then buy the same size/type. The one I linked come in all sizes/types.
Did you order the bumper with fog lights or did it come with it?
Use the same bumper. Just need new lower inserts for the fogs.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy i have to order the fog light bumper and lights
DO not order bumper. This is all you need: amzn.to/2DBp3G4
Thanks buddy
Hey Bud one last question what kind of bulbs you used for both of them?
I spent over $300 trying to update the crappy headlights, and GM denied my claim for the 2012SRX
How about a list of parts you bought?
All items with links are in the video description.
Here they are again if you missed it:
SRX aftermarket headlights: amzn.to/2PSLMCZ
SRX aftermarket fog light kit: amzn.to/2DBp3G4
LEDs for the headlights: amzn.to/2FgHtxn
LEDs for the fog lights: amzn.to/2FlWAWh
Damn, just bought an HID kit for my 2014 SRX and still didn't help much. Wish I seen your video before.
Joe, reuse the HID kit with new headlights.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy WOW, installed. What a difference! Thanks!
@@joegarza769 hi, Joe, would you pls let me know how the HID headlights are doing? I have the same car and the same problem. I need to replace the headlights with HID or LED headlights. Thanks a lot in advance.
@@popopopo5339 I have since sold the SRX. But I have seen it out on the road. Very bright. There is also a recall on it that GM will repair or replace. But unfortunately they will replace with same defective ones
@@joegarza769 if I replace the whole headlight assembly with the aftermarket halogen headlight assembly VS HID assembly kit, will the brightness improved with the same level?
Can I get a parts list?
In description
@@TheRealMeCoWhy since the video is for a 2012. I wanted to know possible parts list, hid, housing, bullbs for a 2014 sxr luxury. Im buying one tomorrow. And i ride with my daughter, so i want to make sure they can change.them (with the right or suggested parts) . I'd have to drive back 2 hours at night after i buy it. Your input seems very important for my purchase and our safety thanks.
@@AntoineMcNeail same parts as for 2012. Parts list and links are in video description.
@@TheRealMeCoWhy thank you
@@TheRealMeCoWhy the 2014 has the fog lights, i wasn't sure if they needed a different bulb,or if the parts where the same. Thanks alot
You talked for twenty minutes about how messy your garage was, then you fast forward through the disassembly!
I called my local cadillac dealership and asked if there were kits or other lights to chagne to they told me no that it was not the same voltage or something or another and would either to cause the lights to short out or cause electrical issues with the car. I'm worried as I just bought my 2013 SRX luxury in Nov 2018 but the low beams suck but I don't want to do anything that will void my extended warranty. So you buy a new head light assembly, take otut he halogen bulb, replace it with a LED bulb and install? Does there need to have anything done with the wiring to make the LED's work? Also, whom do you know could install this....I do not have the knowlege to do this nor know anyone who can. Thanks for the advice.
They know nothing.
Cadillac offers fog light kit as an aftermerker accessory. It is quite expensive and so is installation. Most dealers don't even know they do.
GM headlights are junk, you need aftermarket set. Any mechanic would be able to install them for you. The LED bulbs must be CANbus ready in order to not throw an error. If you are afraid they may void your warranty (should not but I cannot guarantee), use regular bulbs. The new headlights alone will make huge difference. Good luck!
Where are you located? Are you will to do mine. Headlights only for a fee? I already have factory installed fog lights
@@justmaxin ping me on facebook: facebook.com/TheRealMecowhy
EVERYONE REPORT TO NHTSA SO IT CAN BE RECALLED
The dealer will reemburse you