[gtabfknkdnme]

cancel that. after closer inspection these look too cheap..

[The_DDub]

You aren't getting any responses because people are thinking why in the hell would you do such a thing?

Going from OEM projector housings to depos is a downgrade. If you want clear corners, pay someone to crack open and replace the reflector and reseal it. Or buy some overlays.

To answer your question, Depos do not have any AHL functionality built-in, so if you did swap them, you'd have errors on your dash.

[gtabfknkdnme]

Originally Posted by The_DDub

You aren't getting any responses because people are thinking why in the hell would you do such a thing?

Going from OEM projector housings to depos is a downgrade. If you want clear corners, pay someone to crack open and replace the reflector and reseal it. Or buy some overlays.

To answer your question, Depos do not have any AHL functionality built-in, so if you did swap them, you'd have errors on your dash.

i'm probably not getting any responses because not many people know the correct answer.

i know they're a bit of a down grade..in some aspects, but overall i want them because:

1. i dont care too much about the ahl feature
2. the orange reflectors will be gone
3. i will have very bright led angel eyes
4. the change will ultimately yield me +400$

So, with those factors being considered, I'd like to install the Depo projectors into my car.

Does anyone know why these are not plug and play for cars with oem xenon ahl?

Is it a pin issue? what is it?

(i dont care about the ahl error. i can probably get it coded out and if not..it doesnt bother me that much)

[rollinstone157]

Seriously, I'm telling you, you're going to be so disappointed. It will cost you just about the same to send the headlights to OSS, and you'll get even brighter angel eyes (the ones in the DEPOs are just OK...they're kind of weak sauce), you can have them blacked out, and you can get an amber delete. Come on. The reason people don't want you to do it isn't because we don't know the answer, it's because you're downgrading. It would be like going from a new 5 series to a toyota avalon because you like the floor mats more. That just doesn't make sense.

Now if you really want to get great performance, then contact M.A.C.: http://www.martinoautoconcepts.com/mac.html
Expensive? Yes. Worth it? If you have the money--yes.

[King James]

When you figure out what to do, I'll trade you my Project Depo90's and some cash for your OEMS I just bought them around 3 months ago but I had to go study abroad so I've barely used them..

They're upgraded with...

1.6000K HID Lowbeams
2.LCI Style LED Turn Signals (the orange reflectors will be gone)
3.LED Angel Eyes (i will have very bright led angel eyes)

Lemme know!

[gtabfknkdnme]

if they're the ones with the 240 built in led's and you'll put 400$ on top then ok

[The_DDub]

Originally Posted by gtabfknkdnme

i'm probably not getting any responses because not many people know the correct answer.

i know they're a bit of a down grade..in some aspects, but overall i want them because:

1. i dont care too much about the ahl feature
2. the orange reflectors will be gone
3. i will have very bright led angel eyes
4. the change will ultimately yield me +400$

So, with those factors being considered, I'd like to install the Depo projectors into my car.

Does anyone know why these are not plug and play for cars with oem xenon ahl?

Is it a pin issue? what is it?

(i dont care about the ahl error. i can probably get it coded out and if not..it doesnt bother me that much)

The harness should be a direct plug and play. Again, OEM projector equipped cars have a couple of extra pins, but that's for the bi-xenon shutter when you flick your high beams. Since Depos do not have bi-xenons, you will either need to code in your high beams to go to the inner lights or hardwire it. Basically search for the xenon wiring harness thread and reverse it for high beams. But it would be easiest just to get it coded.

I don't know if you're looking for advice, but if I were in your shoes I'd do the following

1. Get the headlamps opened by someone or DIY and replace the amber reflector with a clear one
2. Get some nice AE bulbs that distribute the light evenly, like the Lux's
3. Get the car coded to bump up the voltage on the AE to 13-14 volts. I wouldn't exceed that due to heat issues and possibility of support from the AE vendor.

You achieve your mod goals and keep the higher quality OEM projectors! Win win man!

If I had more time and more inclined, I'd do some LED AEs myself, kind of like OSS

[King James]

Originally Posted by gtabfknkdnme

if they're the ones with the 240 built in led's and you'll put 400$ on top then ok

They are. And that sounds good, maybe we can work out a deal. Private chat me.

[CoconutPete]

Originally Posted by gtabfknkdnme

Does anyone know why these are not plug and play for cars with oem xenon ahl?

Because the people who designed them never thought someone w/ OEM xenons would want to buy them.

I know it sounds like a smarta$$ answer, but it's the truth.

[gtabfknkdnme]

Originally Posted by CoconutPete

Because the people who designed them never thought someone w/ OEM xenons would want to buy them.

I know it sounds like a smarta$$ answer, but it's the truth.

and you know this because you've spoken to the designers of these headlights..