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Old 04-13-12, 02:08 AM
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Just wondering.. if your 2is didn't come with HID/AFS. Can you just install the HID/AFS headlights and have the AFS function or no?
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Yes you can install them, but no the AFS/leveling won't work without the AFS ECU, front and rear leveling sensors and custom wiring to get those put in.

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What he said.

Get an aftermarket pnp HID kit from Xenon Depot, mount and wire the ballasts and plug the bulb into your headlight. Sure it doesn't offer the same super sharp cut off or as bright of an output as the OEM HID headlights on the ISX50, and it surely won't pivot as your turn your steering wheel, however, it beats the lack luster output of the halogen bulbs.
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Yes you can install them, but no the AFS/leveling won't work without the AFS ECU, front and rear leveling sensors and custom wiring to get those put in.

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Dammit! wanted to sell my AFS headlights to some one with a non AFS 2is.
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If i were to install HID with the AFS into my isx50 that had HALOGEN i understand that the AFS/leveling won't work, but will this throw any codes up on my dash? or will i just have HID's that are stationary and just sit in that one spot forever? Because i hate having a light up on my dash, but if it doesn't cause a code/light to pop up then i'd be fine to install an HID housing with ballasts and just not get the functionality of the AFS/leveling
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No there won't be any errors or lights. The projectors will just be stationary.

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Hi,

No errors when you upgrade your headlights to HID using an HID kit.

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Then its the same, but then you actually dont have to cut or drill a hole into the headlight covers. and Have OEM HIDs.. So will you have to level everthing yourself? and Line it up. Im seriously about to just buy some HID headlights. After going to Halogen to a HID Kit and drilling and modding so the covers will cover, Ive been having Condensation lately inside my headlight after a Rainy day... Only back thing about Aftermarket HIDS. too many wires.
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Hi,
If you are having condensation issues your headlights most likely were not sealed properly. XenonDepot HID kits come with proper grommets that will enable you to reseal the headlights.

Steve
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