Oracle Halo light installation
11-15-15, 08:24 PM
#1
Oracle Halo light installation
Disconnect battery and remove the headlight assemblies. There are (3) 10mm bolts and (1) 10mm nut holding the lights in. Carefully disconnect all the electrical connectors and set the light on a flat surface to begin disassembly of the headlight in preparation for baking.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-23-15 at 09:01 AM.
11-15-15, 08:29 PM
#2
Mine are HID so there were several pieces to remove: HID ballast, self-leveling motors, bulbs, grommets, caps, clips, etc., etc.
Some research I did said it's not necessary to do this since the temp. inside your engine bay can get just as hot as an oven but, I'm not taking any chances.
Some research I did said it's not necessary to do this since the temp. inside your engine bay can get just as hot as an oven but, I'm not taking any chances.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-15-15 at 08:59 PM.
11-15-15, 08:49 PM
#4
Now, with a little bit of elbow grease and a lot of nerve; pick a corner, insert screw driver, and slowly pry them apart. Pretty sure I got the temp right because this didn't take much effort and the melted glue looked like mozzarella cheese. Once I had them apart (and the glue was still warm) I took my screwdriver and made a "channel" in the glue along the edges of the housing and cover so when I go to reassemble them I shouldn't have any issues with big chunks of dried glue.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-18-15 at 06:48 AM.
11-15-15, 08:53 PM
#5
I also took this opportunity to refresh the clear lens cover on the pass. side since it was really hazy and starting to yellow. There are all sorts of videos on youtube on how to do this. Basically it's just really fine (wet) sandpaper, clear-coat paint and a lot of time. Came out alright.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-15-15 at 09:06 PM.
11-15-15, 08:56 PM
#6
Next up was getting my wiring prepared. This is pretty straightforward. I chose to use wire taps into the OEM harness for the parking lights. I figured this was the most logical choice since it's close to where I estimate the wires from the halo's will be connected. Now, just gotta wait for the postman to deliver the halos...to be continued.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 12-01-15 at 07:48 AM.
11-16-15, 12:20 AM
#7
What year?
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look Like a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look Like a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
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11-16-15, 10:44 AM
#8
What year?
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-23-15 at 08:26 AM.
11-17-15, 10:30 AM
#10
What year?
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
And I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. But I really wish there was a nation wide law to regulate car lights that are too bright. Its really bad when I have to wear sunglasses at night for ultra bright LED tail lights let alone those head lights that look a welding arc, and the sunglasses are just not dark enough either. In the old days there were DOT regs on light brightness.
11-17-15, 10:42 AM
#11
Its not just me. I have no problems with the old cars at all. Years ago I had a friend that had a bright light on his car way before Arc welding lights on cars became fashionable, he made the mistake of flashing them on when a car with brights on approached him, just happened it was a police car. And that light was no where as bright as what there is now. Standards have either been relaxed or just not dealt with.
11-18-15, 03:22 AM
#12
Its not just me. I have no problems with the old cars at all. Years ago I had a friend that had a bright light on his car way before Arc welding lights on cars became fashionable, he made the mistake of flashing them on when a car with brights on approached him, just happened it was a police car. And that light was no where as bright as what there is now. Standards have either been relaxed or just not dealt with.
11-18-15, 06:57 AM
#14
Finally arrived on Monday and I promptly busted two during installation. Grrrrrrr 
. These things are sooo fragile. Imagine a glass fluorescent light bulb smaller in diameter than a pencil. Oracle was nice enough to not gouge me for a whole new set and just sold me the replacement rings. Delay of game until Friday.
. These things are sooo fragile. Imagine a glass fluorescent light bulb smaller in diameter than a pencil. Oracle was nice enough to not gouge me for a whole new set and just sold me the replacement rings. Delay of game until Friday.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 12-01-15 at 07:48 AM.
11-23-15, 08:31 AM
#15
Finally had time to continue my install this weekend. One of the first things I needed to figure out was where the rings were supposed to go. 
They fit nicely on the "inner reflector" but when I mocked them up, it was clear to see that installing the "outer" reflector would crush the rings so the plan was to attach them to the "outside". Duh.
They fit nicely on the "inner reflector" but when I mocked them up, it was clear to see that installing the "outer" reflector would crush the rings so the plan was to attach them to the "outside". Duh.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 11-25-15 at 08:53 AM.