Posted August 28, 20204 yr comment_604996 came across these headlight on ebay LED Headlights Halo does not say much about wiring up, just that its plug and play. been searching led headlights but not sure if im looking at old setups for older led headlight tech. things still might be the same. Any help on how to properly hook them up is appreciated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 29, 20204 yr comment_605000 The LEDs require 2 positives wires and 1 negative wire. The Z is wired with 1 positive and two negatives. Solutions for the 240Z are fairly straightforward. You can buy the relay kit from MSA, or if you have a 72 or 73, I posted directions on how to wire relays into those model years without cutting factory wires. The 260Z and 280Z do not present such an elegant solution. Currently, on my 260Z, I removed one of the headlight sockets and replaced it with a 3 pin connector to control the relays. I drilled new holes in the headlight mounts to wire in new headlight sockets that have 2 positive and 1 negative wire. I am working on another solution to eliminate the extra wires that I currently have behind the headlights. However, I am still waiting on some connectors. Any way you look at it, it is not a simple modification. If you don't have much experience with wiring, make friends with someone who does (and who can read wiring diagrams). Mind you, the halos may take additional wiring if they are supposed to draw from the parking light circuit. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 29, 20204 yr Author comment_605009 is that what you are referring to as the 2 positives? there also this vid LED Headlight Wiring Classic Mini totally different car but would think its kinda the same for such an old car Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 29, 20204 yr comment_605020 I have those in my 78 but I also have this relay kit with it. Once I added the relay kit I was able to use the LED lights properly took my about 10 minutes to wire the relay kit and then the LED lights plug directly into it.https://www.ebay.com/itm/174379128916Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 29, 20204 yr comment_605022 The kit that @AZDatsun mentioned is the basis for the design I implemented. Now I'm looking at getting rid of some of the visible wiring from that conversion, including the relays in the engine bay. It's just personal preference. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 1, 20204 yr Author comment_605180 On 8/29/2020 at 5:44 AM, AZDatsun said: I have those in my 78 but I also have this relay kit with it. Once I added the relay kit I was able to use the LED lights properly took my about 10 minutes to wire the relay kit and then the LED lights plug directly into it.https://www.ebay.com/itm/174379128916 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ok ill be giving them a try, thanks for the link. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 7, 20204 yr Author comment_605503 photo from another thread. what is the Name of that type of connector? specific Size? would like to buy some female ends Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 7, 20204 yr comment_605508 Unobtainium This is about as close as you will find: http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/YPC/ypc.html Edited September 7, 20204 yr by SteveJ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 8, 20204 yr Author comment_605514 Will the female end fit the stock connection ? Edited September 8, 20204 yr by nefiwashere Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 8, 20204 yr comment_605525 No, hence unobtainium - A substance that cannot be obtained. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 13, 20204 yr Author comment_605790 12v source i can tap into that goes hot when the ignition is turned on. spot the is close to the front of car. For the DRLs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 13, 20204 yr comment_605791 Coil. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64398-78-280z-halo-headlights/#findComment-605791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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