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Old Feb 3, 2024 | 10:41 AM
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Default Installing LED Headlights

Has anyone use the SEALIGHT LED light bulbs?
I ordered them and am assured by the company that will work with the XF. The new bulbs are their X5 model.
Now the question, Instead of a single tab on the unit it has 2 tabs 90% apart. I am replacing H7 bulbs with a single tab.
I called the company thinking this must be a simple question for them to answer, but no they had no idea.
So has anyone else had this issue of which tab to use to line up in the housing.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2024 | 01:27 PM
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Default Re: Installing LED Headlights

These links may help :

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/exterior-lighting/45156-how-replace-headlight-bulb-pictured-step-step-instructions.html#post524311

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/tsbs-how-articles/20854-changing-headlight-bulbs-aaarrrggghhh.html
 

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Old Feb 3, 2024 | 01:50 PM
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Default Re: Installing LED Headlights

Originally Posted by cabo
Has anyone use the SEALIGHT LED light bulbs?
I ordered them and am assured by the company that will work with the XF. The new bulbs are their X5 model.
Now the question, Instead of a single tab on the unit it has 2 tabs 90% apart. I am replacing H7 bulbs with a single tab.
I called the company thinking this must be a simple question for them to answer, but no they had no idea.
So has anyone else had this issue of which tab to use to line up in the housing.


Best to add a couple of pictures so we may see exactly what your saying OR rely on the seller since it is hard to see what your referring to. If they don't reply, it might be a good indicator if you have future trouble with them in the future (IF you even get them installed). I've looked them up, you might have to compare the ones taken out comparing the base of the new ones you purchased, to see how you line them up correctly. IF they do not match correctly (cannot tell from the website) then you might have to send them back. Good luck!


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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 08:59 AM
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Default Re: Installing LED Headlights

OK, I will try and post pictures of the light bulb. So sorry about the size of the image. I am not that computer literate. As you can see there are 2 tabs 90 degrees apart. Should the light be mounted vertical or horizontal?
Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 09:58 AM
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The tab faces up or down for high or low beam. Let the plug be your guide. There is a video on Utube.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 11:25 AM
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Default Re: Installing LED Headlights

but there are 2 tabs on the bulb
 
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 11:35 AM
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You will note in the picture that there are 2 tabs. One would place the light in a vertical position and the other in a horizontal position.
I have changed bulbs before with regular H7 Sylvania bulbs with one tab.
The company says these are the right bulbs but do not specify proper position of the tab.
I will probably send them back.
I am desperate for more light.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cabo
You will note in the picture that there are 2 tabs. One would place the light in a vertical position and the other in a horizontal position.
I have changed bulbs before with regular H7 Sylvania bulbs with one tab.
The company says these are the right bulbs but do not specify proper position of the tab.
I will probably send them back.
I am desperate for more light.


I see what you mean, you are talking about the actual lamp inside the housing as it is flat and will either sit horizontal or vertical based on the tab location in the housing. That would concern me as well. Maybe, try both and see which one gives you the best light pattern. The seller should know which direction the actual LED segment sits inside the lamp housing, it seems. If you don't get an answer from them, yes I agree you probably should send them back. Good luck!


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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 01:03 PM
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Lasfit LEDs are used by many and do not trigger a light on the dash.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 01:21 PM
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Thank you all for all your input
When I called them, they had no idea.
I was sure that there would be a simple answer from them, not to be.
I am going to send them back.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 01:07 PM
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I've had the opportunity to play with several lighting scenarios. As for LEDs, the Morimoto Powerstroke 2.0/3.0 work the best. Due to the oddball housings of the CF, you will need to file/grind a little on the aluminum housing of the bulb to fit the high beam side. I have have these bulbs in all four housings. However, all that being said, I would go with a quality HID in the low beam, and the LEDs in the high beam. This seems to be the best overall combination. This is our setup in two different CFs in our current possession.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 03:18 PM
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Thank you so much for that information, it is quite useful.
If I may ask, why not HID for the high beams as well
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 03:22 PM
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HIDs take several seconds to warm up, and you really don't want that delay turning them on and off.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 04:19 PM
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Thank you so much for that information. I know that most people do it that but I did not know why.
This forum ROCKS!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2024 | 03:35 PM
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I seem to recall someone compiled a list of LasFit part numbers for all the LEDs that fit the Crossfire. It may be on Facebook, but I've left that venue and won't be going back.
My local shop is happy to handle the installation, but I have to bring them the lights.
If someone here has that list or knows where it can be found in this Forum, please pass along that information.
Yes, I've been searching through several threads before resorting to asking this fine gatheirng of Crossfire owners for a little help.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2024 | 04:30 PM
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Crossfire Lasfit/LED Exterior Lights
Headlights: LASFIT H7 LED Bulbs, 6000K White Bright, Non-Polarity
https://a.co/d/fnKUBti
Parking lights (amber)
LASFIT 194 168 T10 2825 W5W LED Bulb - Amber Yellow - Canbus Error Free, Non-Polarity
400LM Extremely Bright for Side Marker Map Doors, 12-24V (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/3jyaEQ7
Fog lights (fanless)
LASFIT 9006 LED Light Bulbs, HB4 LED Bulbs 6000K White, Automotive Light Bulbs 5000
Lumens, 10 Years Lifespan, Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/bUr6dAN
Side markers (amber)
LASFIT 194 168 T10 2825 W5W LED Bulb - Amber Yellow - Canbus Error Free, Non-Polarity
400LM Extremely Bright for Side Marker Map Doors, 12-24V (Pack of 2)
https://a.co/d/4QVFdWV
Side markers (red)
LASFIT 194 168 T10 W5W LED Bulb Canbus Error Free, Non-Polarity 400LM Extremely Bright
for Tail Center High Mount Stop Lights, Brilliant Red (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/eyMcOwi
License plate lights
18-SMD Error Free LED License Plate Light Lamps, For Mercedes-Benz C E CLS Class
https://www.ebay.com/itm/380332890739
 
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Old Jul 14, 2024 | 01:53 PM
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Watch this video it will help:
 
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Old Jul 14, 2024 | 06:14 PM
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Thank you!
 
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