Haz93 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi All This is my first topic on the forum, would be open to any advice :) I Have recently purchased a set of Bi Xenon Headlights, which I hope will replace my halogen headlights. I currently have the OEM Bi Xenon Headlights without any bulbs, but with (I think) all the wires, as shown below: There are some parts that I will need to complete the project: Osram D1s Xenaelectron Ballast Osram D1s Xenarc bulbs Any advice on locating the parts will be welcome I plan on using the elm327 cable and Ff2 Program, as shown in Preee's guide, to activate the headlights and washers if possible. This project will probably encorperate retrofit of the headlight washers too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi mate, nice job on the headlights they look great, were your origonal headlights the black type or the silver type, because im looking to purchase a set of the black type headlights for my mk2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Haz, seen some genuine ballasts on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-MK2-ST-Xenon-Headlight-Ballast-Control-Unit-Power-Packs-/230768546292?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bae091f4 might be of use to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Lenny, My original headlights are the black ones, I maybe willing to sell them on, but not until I've got this project finished. I'm still considering keeping them afterwards in case I need to refit them at any time. Sal, Thanks for the link, but I'm trying to find the original rounded square shape ones, as I believe (after some research) they will be 'plug and play'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Lenny, My original headlights are the black ones, I maybe willing to sell them on, but not until I've got this project finished. I'm still considering keeping them afterwards in case I need to refit them at any time. . Cheers mate, to be honest if i was you id keep them as a spare set too, i can pick up a set on eBay no probs, look foward to seeing the results on this one mate, B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Okay so I have some more pics of the wiring on my car and also the fuse box. Could do with some help from someone with a little more knowledge on electrical systems. Does anyone know if the wiring in the pictures will allow for 'plug and play' connection?? I guess I need new relays for the headlights, any idea which ones I will need?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 maybe ask the seller of the units, if he still has the focus he removed them from, and if he has could he take a picture of the engine fuse box for you, then compare the fuses to yours to see what matches up and what is different mate, may be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Haz, you may wanna visit a scrapyard that maybe has a focus with th lights or go to a meet and see with other focus owners have on there cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi there guys I have a mk2.5 focus I just bought a pair of xenons off a 2010 st exact fit (has da ballast n bulb fitted) Plugged it on everything works but the xenon lol Been to a few electricians (car audio security places) and they ain't got a clue lol I have da old wiring loom cut off from the st It has 3 extra wires than mine on it They Want to know what they are b4 starting work on it as they r scared if anything happens As da lights r really expensive Lol Basically I need help gettin this to work please some 1 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Theres a video on youtube on how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Any chance you could post some pics of the wiring you have already and what you plan to add on? Just to get a better idea for what you mean Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not from me, i randomly found that video yesterday. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Julz- in order to get the xenons to work you need an extra earth wire in port 8 on the plug on your wiring loom and it will work. I fitted them to mine and had to do this little mod to get them lighting. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not from me, i randomly found that video yesterday. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I saw that he wasn't much help It don't show the main bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Julz- in order to get the xenons to work you need an extra earth wire in port 8 on the plug on your wiring loom and it will work. I fitted them to mine and had to do this little mod to get them lighting. Hope this helps If this works I owe u a big drink my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Not sure if everyones is the same but my connector has all 10 ports already wired up. Have not tried the lights yet as I have no bulbs or ballast Hope to buy this soon http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=170764918889&index=2&nav=WATCHING&nid=12406953563 Then will try this. Does it not need any fuses or relays to work then? Just the extra earth wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 It should work, it did for me. You can either tap into the earth wire on the loom which i think is the brown wire or do what i did and just earth it off the bodywork, which leaves it easy if you ever decide to change back and your loom is intact. The xenons need two earths to work but if you just plug it in as is, all lights will work except the xenons. I've also since fitting fitted 8000k bulbs which looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renz2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 can you add a link to the guide your using I might try this to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Okay so not got anywhere with this as I got bored looking. Now found two options I could go with: Cheaper retrofit kit from Canada http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170764918889?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_9696wt_807 Or OEM set to fit as shown earlier in thread from America http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400193059992?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_4600wt_1026 Any ideas which one to go for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Okay so a little :D update on this project I got it all working !!! Haha excitement over. I purchased a set of Osram D3S ballasts with wiring from the american seller in the previous post and some cheap 6000k D3S bulbs. Got it all fitted and wired up using the standard ballast connector inside the headlight and nothing!! Then I realised the D3S ballast as 3 pins. Pos neg and earth. The standard D1S ballast has no earth just pos and neg. However a 3pin connector came with the ballasts so just connected the 3 wires and Success!!!!!!!! If I had not had the ballast and bulb issue the headlights would be plug and play, as no extra wiring was required to the actuall headlight unit connector. As mentioned before my loom already had all 10 pins wired up. Will get some pics up soon :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 We want pics :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Haha sorry to keep you waiting :P Okay so as they were when purchased : bulbs and ballast fitted Halogen and Bi Xenon comparison Testing before fitting in properly Fitted in and ready :P beam pattern and nice window reflection lol Nice one to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ryan Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 They look sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Nice work there fella, glad you finally got it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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