SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

02'-05' headlight conversion to 06'( all your answers will be in here)

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Old 02-09-08, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TLW
1. turn signal does not fit

2. headlight turns on for a few seconds and then shuts off

any reason why it shuts off??

Do you have the correct HID bulbs? These use D4S instead of D2S maybe the ballasts are going out. THe turn signals sockets are different even with the new sockets they dont plug into the old harness
Old 02-09-08, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
Do you have the correct HID bulbs? These use D4S instead of D2S maybe the ballasts are going out. THe turn signals sockets are different even with the new sockets they dont plug into the old harness
These bulbs came with the headlights so I'm not sure. They really do make a world of difference on the look if the car though


So what would one do to make turn sign bulb fit? Crazy glue?
Old 02-09-08, 01:03 PM
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Can you swap ballasts ?
Old 02-09-08, 01:04 PM
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Will try fitment now to see how that is..
Old 02-09-08, 01:29 PM
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There would def. have to be some trimming involved in order to make these fit.

I knew that going in, but now I know how much.
Old 02-09-08, 03:56 PM
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wow sick project johnny im not lying but i think in a year or so i might ditch the idea of a 3rd gen gs and get an SC430
Old 02-09-08, 06:37 PM
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I want to say that unless you want to trim your 02 bumper, I suggest going for an 06 to make things easier.

Do they 02 fogs fit in the 06 bumper?
Old 02-10-08, 08:23 AM
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tlw..
Andy told me that u can get me a
Answer front lip..the twin u have..are they springs
Or coilovers ?
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Well, if any of you have questions, ask away.

Also, changed the front orange lenses to the rear red ones.
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Originally Posted by TLW
I want to say that unless you want to trim your 02 bumper, I suggest going for an 06 to make things easier.

Do they 02 fogs fit in the 06 bumper?
The old foglights and brackets fit the 06 bumper also you need to trim the inside of the turn signal plugs with a dremel
Old 02-10-08, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
The old foglights and brackets fit the 06 bumper also you need to trim the inside of the turn signal plugs with a dremel

Al, can you take the 06 Sc430 turn signal bulb and splice wires?
Old 02-12-08, 06:40 AM
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Can't wait to see the finished product ! Keep the wheels that are on your SC430 now, they are aggressive and fits the look that you want !
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So what would one do to make turn sign bulb fit? Crazy glue?
Hmm? - On my headlights the old turn-signal-socket fits perfectly...!?
The only difference was the socket of the parking-light and of course the HID too.

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Old 02-26-08, 06:27 AM
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Because "all your answers will be in here" I will keep this question in this thread. I have taken apart many AFS lights for retro parts before and they have a seperate motor mounted to the underside of the projector itself which controls the AFS. I know that the leveling motor can be swapped between the 2 lights to keep the auto leveling function active but how are you guys securing the AFS motor so it doesnt turn (left / right) while in the car? When the lights are out of the car (with no power to the AFS motor) you can swivel the projector by hand. Im just wondering if you just throw in the 06 lights without making the AFS motor stationary wouldnt the projector still be able to turn left and right on its own? It might take some hard cornering to do so buy I think it could still turn on its own if it is not made stationary.

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Old 03-12-08, 04:56 PM
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Good question on the AFS moving.I will know after I install hopefully this weekend.I will be picking up the 06 bumper since I do not want to trim my stock.

I think list on a stock 06 bumper is only $300...no that bad.


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