5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Upgrade Y2K HEADLIGHTS TO 2002 HEADLIGHTS (HIDs). Is it possible?

Old 05-05-2004, 05:13 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
valkat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 93
Upgrade Y2K HEADLIGHTS TO 2002 HEADLIGHTS (HIDs). Is it possible?

I want to upgrade my "old" headlights to a cool looking 2002 HIDs. Now they are sold cheap on Ebay and they are brand new, in box, not the stollen ones...

Is installation the same? Will it fit without any problems?
Would I have to change any connectors/wires?
In other words - how difficult it is?

Thanks
valkat is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 05:18 AM
  #2  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (1)
 
MacAlert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,208
You can convert it but you would need some electrical know-how to do it.
MacAlert is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 05:52 AM
  #3  
350 Detroit Muscle
iTrader: (26)
 
Ammi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,514
You need 2 mounting clips and wiring harness.
Ammi is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 06:21 AM
  #4  
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
SE01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 330
I was considering purchasing them from a local junkyard. They have two busted 03 Maxima's there and I made them an offer on the headlights. They are supposed to get back to me, but where could I find the wiring harness and mounting brackets. I used to work for an electricial so I have no problem doing the wiring, but does the harness come with directions?
SE01 is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 06:24 AM
  #5  
† ErV †
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
what mounting brackets?
 
Old 05-05-2004, 07:29 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Trance Artur's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 740
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=24009-A33HK has the wiring harness. Or you can go to your local nissan dealer and get one. And it does not come with directions. You would need a write-up from the wire connection. If you do get the HIDs, send me a pm and I'll send you the write-uo.
Trance Artur is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 07:52 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
swapmeetlouie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 134
Yo SE01, what offer did you make them?
swapmeetlouie is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 04:51 PM
  #8  
350 Detroit Muscle
iTrader: (26)
 
Ammi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,514
Originally Posted by EvilRoadsVictim
what mounting brackets?
To hold the headlights to the body of car. 1 on each side; underneeth the headlights.
Ammi is offline  
Old 05-05-2004, 06:19 PM
  #9  
† ErV †
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by Ammi
To hold the headlights to the body of car. 1 on each side; underneeth the headlights.
never used them, never missed them, never could have guessed there was something there other than the plastic panel for the ballast.

you don't *need* the brackets.

unless you are talking about the data dot reccal which adds brackets mounting the headlight to the frame?

 
Old 05-05-2004, 10:50 PM
  #10  
350 Detroit Muscle
iTrader: (26)
 
Ammi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,514
Not the data dot recal. You don't need it but makes it little harder for you to remove the headlights. I want my headlights to be in there as secure as possible.
Ammi is offline  
Old 05-07-2004, 12:30 PM
  #11  
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
SE01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 330
Originally Posted by swapmeetlouie
Yo SE01, what offer did you make them?
$800 for a pair
SE01 is offline  
Old 05-07-2004, 12:44 PM
  #12  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Edward Lee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,093
Originally Posted by SE01
$800 for a pair
I got mine for $919.00 brand new from Nissan and a junkyard wants to charge you $800?
Edward Lee is offline  
Old 05-07-2004, 02:47 PM
  #13  
350 Detroit Muscle
iTrader: (26)
 
Ammi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,514
Originally Posted by SE01
$800 for a pair
They asked for $800 or you offered them $800?
Ammi is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MaxLife17
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
43
06-27-2019 01:37 PM
My Coffee
New Member Introductions
15
06-06-2017 02:01 PM
Fbana41
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
3
08-29-2016 12:18 PM
Vistance
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
17
09-17-2015 05:17 AM
MaxLife17
New Member Introductions
5
09-08-2015 02:36 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Upgrade Y2K HEADLIGHTS TO 2002 HEADLIGHTS (HIDs). Is it possible?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:39 AM.