B8.5 S4 - Morimoto MLED 2.0 Retrofit Underway

[tsitalon1]

Hey guys,

I have a set of MLED 2.0's coming in with adapter plates and wiring adapters from EMtuning, plan is to upgrade over the Xmas holidays.

Retrofit should be about as plug and play as you can get with a significant increase in output, stay tuned :)

[B4Audi]

I'm here for this

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[2by2handsofblue]

Dont you have to take off your headlight unit apart? I wouldnt say exactly plug and play.
I want to get this for my b8.5 s5, I dont feel comfortable taking the headlight unit apart. And I'm not sure how well it will stay together after that.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Absolutely.

This is why I said "about as plug and play as you can get", with the keyword being about.

After you open them up, they bolt in just like the oem projectors.

All kidding aside, normally opening the headlight housings are not that difficult.

Man I hope I didn't just jinx myself :)

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[djn876]

Man I'm really excited to see your results. I have a spare set of lights for my SQ5 and have been tempted to try this. EM tuning does a really nice job with stuff and good to work with.

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[2by2handsofblue]

Absolutely.

This is why I said "about as plug and play as you can get", with the keyword being about.

After you open them up, they bolt in just like the oem projectors.

All kidding aside, normally opening the headlight housings are not that difficult.

Man I hope I didn't just jinx myself :)I know heat gun is used. But my thing is, using silicon or something similar to reseal them and holding up for yrs to come.

I thought about getting ecodes, but the owner said there isnt much difference between the north American vs ecodes. Other than the obvious orange side markers.
He said these lights are better than ecodes.

I know another member on here did a comparison.

It would be nice if there was a good video tutorial.

Anyhow I cant wait to c the finished product.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

I know heat gun is used. But my thing is, using silicon or something similar to reseal them and holding up for yrs to come.

I thought about getting ecodes, but the owner said there isnt much difference between the north American vs ecodes. Other than the obvious orange side markers.
He said these lights are better than ecodes.

I know another member on here did a comparison.

It would be nice if there was a good video tutorial.

Anyhow I cant wait to c the finished product.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

Here's a good post on opening up our headlights:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/708079-HID-Lens-replacement-DIY

I haven't worked on our yet, but I've done my share of retrofits for my personal cars, so I'm not afraid to tackle them.

Most cars you simply place the HL in the oven for few minutes at 200º F and then work slowly to open them, dont force anything. I won't however touch BMW's as they typically have seals that don't soften at safer oven temps.

[aolshef]

A heat gun and prying it slowly worked for me. I swapped out the projector lenses in my A4. Definitely interested in the results though!

[pausenot]

Does this kit work with adaptive headlights? What was the total cost?


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[tsitalon1]

Does this kit work with adaptive headlights? What was the total cost?


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$600 to my door at the current exchange rate.

Not sure, I think not, best to check with EMtuning

[2by2handsofblue]

Does this kit work with adaptive headlights? What was the total cost?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDefinitely want to email them. I want be suprised there will be another bracket or a kit for AFS headlights.
I would assume none AFS wont work with a AFS headlights.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[2by2handsofblue]

So what is the purpose of these "dimples" on the headlight projectors? Especially if they dont do a better job of lighting the road.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[2by2handsofblue]

Why not go with these? It's cheaper
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/zkw-r-clear-lenses-LS-ZKWR?quantity=1

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Lets not derail this thread, if you want to discuss the clear lenses, please use this thread:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/708079-HID-Lens-replacement-DIY

[2by2handsofblue]

Lets not derail this thread, if you want to discuss the clear lenses, please use this thread:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/708079-HID-Lens-replacement-DIYSorry wasnt trying to. Just curious if there was a difference? Meaning if just replacing the lens vs the kit your using. Or is it just the kit u bought is more plug and play vs the retrofit lens.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[bakedziti]

Does this kit work with adaptive headlights? What was the total cost?

I can’t speak for the M-LEDs specifically, but they’re a 3” lens as well. I just ordered a set of NHK G5-R projectors from EMTuning for my AFS headlights and they’ll require some extra trimming to fit, but Trup at EM provided instructions for my swap over my vacation the next two weeks. I was thinking of putting together a thread, but that may be redundant at this point; although, I plan to also swap out my amber reflectors, black out all the chrome I can (unsure about the H7 bowls turn signals) and finally reseal with new lenses.

[aa2033]

Would it not be easier to swap in a G5-R or a HID projector that uses the factory d3s (you can also run a d2s) bulb to prevent errors on the dash? a MLED will require it's own power supply which means you'll have a dash light for bulb out/ballast out. I assume it can be coded out, but a G5-R will out perform the MLED and not require to code anything out.

[tsitalon1]

Would it not be easier to swap in a G5-R or a HID projector that uses the factory d3s (you can also run a d2s) bulb to prevent errors on the dash? a MLED will require it's own power supply which means you'll have a dash light for bulb out/ballast out. I assume it can be coded out, but a G5-R will out perform the MLED and not require to code anything out.

According to EMtuning, the MLED 2.0 will out perform G5's with D3s bulbs, and the MLED will be purely plug and play, no error codes were mentioned.

I will report any issues for sure !

[aa2033]

According to EMtuning, the MLED 2.0 will out perform G5's with D3s bulbs, and the MLED will be purely plug and play, no error codes were mentioned.

I will report any issues for sure !

Definitely update us on the MLED being plug and play. I don't see how that's possible unless they provide some sort of adapter/error canceler as you'd have your ballast disconnected, or at least not connected to the d2s bulb if you're leaving the ballast on the car to plug the big hole on the bottom of the headlight it would leave.
The MLED uses a 9006 connector to connect to it's own power source, which you won't have on your S4 without some kind of adapter or rewiring, which would make it not plug and play at all.

See the picture for the reference of the 9006 connector on the MLED driver. I'm curious how you're going to get around that and it still be plug and play.

EDIT: I'm also interested how you'll tie in your high beams, as I don't recall seeing a 9006 connector on the factory projector when I did my ZKW lens swap. Maybe there is one and I missed it.

https://www.morimotohid.com/images/Item%20Images/27286.BiLED_Morimoto_M_LED.090.jpg?resizeid=9&resizeh=740&resizew=1109

[tsitalon1]

These help.

I believe high beam input comes from the cut-off shield solenoid wire.

https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20201221_142941.jpg

[djn876]

Yes you will need adapters he is probably providing in the kit. The solenoid for the high beam may need an adapter as well but looks like that might be part of the kit too. There is no separate beam as stated, just the shutter.

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[tsitalon1]

MLED's will be delivered today, plan on starting the retrofit the day after Xmas.

I'll keep you guys updated.

[no thx]

Thank you for doing this.

So sick of the piss poor xenon output on the q. Will follow in your footsteps for sure. Once you've done all the legwork 😂😂

[tsitalon1]

Thank you for doing this.

So sick of the piss poor xenon output on the q. Will follow in your footsteps for sure. Once you've done all the legwork 😂😂

Ha - no worries, glad to help, I've done this before for my previous Evo X so I'm fairly comfortable, especially since this does not require any cutting/grinding/gluing at all. Below is my previous work on my Evo X:
https://www.evoxforums.com/threads/how-to-retrofit-fx-r-projectors-into-sss-headlights.41694/

[no thx]

Ha - no worries, glad to help, I've done this before for my previous Evo X so I'm fairly comfortable, especially since this does not require any cutting/grinding/gluing at all. Below is my previous work on my Evo X:
https://isolate.norton.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evoxforums.com%2Fthreads%2F how-to-retrofit-fx-r-projectors-into-sss-headlights.41694%2F%23post-632154Website doesn't like me [emoji848]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201222/24d1d0ebe3dad2dffc7cd4af247aec08.jpg

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[tsitalon1]

Link fixed

[djn876]

Thank you for doing this.

So sick of the piss poor xenon output on the q. Will follow in your footsteps for sure. Once you've done all the legwork [emoji23][emoji23]The only PITA is that the facelift q5 lights are permasealed and aren't going to open easily just using the oven. Ask me how I know...

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[no thx]

The only PITA is that the facelift q5 lights are permasealed and aren't going to open easily just using the oven. Ask me how I know...

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By the way since it sounds like you have opened yours before, have you found a source for euro/black sidemarkers? When inquired to Zwork in chicago they said those were not available for q5 lights

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[tsitalon1]

So hard to wait till after Xmas :(

Soon my friends212284

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[djn876]

Jeez

By the way since it sounds like you have opened yours before, have you found a source for euro/black sidemarkers? When inquired to Zwork in chicago they said those were not available for q5 lights

Sent from my SM-G970U1 using TapatalkYeah they were a huge pain to open up. Honestly if I do another with the spare lights I have now, is probably pay someone just to open them.

The side markers I just painted. I was only going to do the back, but they are kind of curved and got some over spray on them so I did the whole thing. Just use a good paint for plastic, they come out nicely.

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[2by2handsofblue]

So hard to wait till after Xmas :(

Soon my friends212284

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This is a nice upgrade.
R u going to do before and after shots of how it projects

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Price is in post #11 above.

Keep in mind prices fluctuate, especially with Covid, that's what they cost on that day.

Yes, I plan to

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[tsitalon1]

Most of the way there on the driver's side, currently looking at designing a custom solution to mount the LED driver.

Time to use my elementary CAD and 3d printing skills :)

Taking my time, not really looking to complete the install today.

Only casualty so far was the main HL wiring harness securing clip, I barely touched it and it snapped..
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[supple]

This is getting real exciting!

Following for blinding lights output.

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[no thx]

Awesome!!!!! Killing it

Did the led just bolt on?

And also is that showing the additional shroud option which was advertised?

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[tsitalon1]

Awesome!!!!! Killing it

Did the led just bolt on?

And also is that showing the additional shroud option which was advertised?

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If you buy the kit from EMtuning, yes the adapters are perfect so far.

[no thx]

If you buy the kit from EMtuning, yes the adapters are perfect so far.Dope

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[2by2handsofblue]

Most of the way there on the driver's side, currently looking at designing a custom solution to mount the LED driver.

Time to use my elementary CAD and 3d printing skills :)

Taking my time, not really looking to complete the install today.

Only casualty so far was the main HL wiring harness securing clip, I barely touched it and it snapped..
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Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Audizine Forum mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=87676)Why would you need to design a mount? Did it not come with a mount that it needs?

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Why would you need to design a mount? Did it not come with a mount that it needs?

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

Obvious, is the answer Padawan.

[2by2handsofblue]

Obvious, is the answer Padawan.Well I assume it should come with the necessary mounts or brackets.
Lol

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Quick test to ensure it lights up properly212921

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[tsitalon1]

After speaking with EMtuning , their suggestion was to mount the LED driver to the rear of the heat sink with the included screws, no adapters are needed at all and there are no heat concerns.

I've already tested for adequate clearance during the auto leveling procedure and everything was fine.212922

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[tsitalon1]

Another thing to watch for is to ensure the red wire on the harness adapter matches the + sign on the 9006 connector, see picture.

The adapters will allow you to connect them backwards, so you have been warned.212923

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[tsitalon1]

Both sides working.

Waiting until it gets dark to check and adjust final alignment.

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[tsitalon1]

Don't worry guys, I'm still going to write up a step by step, just making sure I'm successful first.

Hit my first snag...

Lows and high are working well, however the driver's side is throwing this error on the dash.

I don't have the turn signal bulb in either side right now.

Wondering why it's just the driver's side, I'll reach out to EMtuning in the morning since they are many hours ahead of time.


Thoughts about this?

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[B4Audi]

Don't worry guys, I'm still going to write up a step by step, just making sure I'm successful first.

Hit my first snag...

Lows and high are working well, however the driver's side is throwing this error on the dash.

I don't have the turn signal bulb in either side right now.

Wondering why it's just the driver's side, I'll reach out to EMtuning in the morning since they are many hours ahead of time.


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If you vagcom/ obd11 see what the code says ex open circuit or short etc and then swap the driver to the other side if the scan doesn't help

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[2by2handsofblue]

Thanks for the update

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

Everything is working just fine, however both sides are faulting:
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[B4Audi]

You may be able code the central control module for high beams to non bixenon without shutter or turn off the cold bulb diagnostic.

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[tsitalon1]

You may be able code the central control module for high beams to non bixenon without shutter or turn off the cold bulb diagnostic.

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This is what I'm thinking as well, or maybe some sort of inline resistor may be needed since the OEM projectors used a solenoid for the high beam shutter and the MLED's use a motor instead.

I plan on working with EMtuning tomorrow morning to see if we can get this sorted, it's annoying but not critical to operation, but does put a damper on the plug and play ideology :)

We knew it couldn't be this easy right :)

[B4Audi]

I'm against resistors as my first choice I would code them out and if it does work then it is plug and play

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[tsitalon1]

I'm against resistors as my first choice I would code them out and if it does work then it is plug and play

Sent from my SM-G973U using TapatalkAgreed 100%, much prefer to code the error out.

EMtuning stated they retrofit 3 B8.5 A5's with MLED 2.O's, so here's to hoping they have a solution.

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[tsitalon1]

Still working on this error, we played around with long coding options but couldn't get it resolved.

We brought it's related to the fact that the MLED high beam input can also power the LED, so we believe the car is seeing more resistance than it expects.

We are currently looking into all options.

If anyone has any ideas on how to get the car to ignore high beam errors through coding, please let me know.


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[tsitalon1]

The error has been confirmed resolved.

To resolve this error, go into the 09 central electric module and long coding, unselect the check mark indicated in the screen shot below.

Notice the byte number and everything circled in red.

You may be able to accomplish the same changes with OBDeleven as well.

I still haven't put my headlights together yet, I'll drive around the block tonight and check alignment one final time before I reassemble everything.213092

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[tsitalon1]

Drivers side complete.213206213207213208

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[B4Audi]

Nice! So whats the verdict

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[tsitalon1]

It's nice for sure, reserving final judgment until all is complete and I can take some pictures for you guys outdoors.

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[djn876]

Looks great, can't wait to see the final result.

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[tsitalon1]

Ok, final results are in, before I get started you must understand this is very subjective without a lumen meter.

My only other experience with aftermarket projectors were FX-R projectors.

The MLED 2.0's provide a significant improvement in output over the factory projectors with phillips v2 bulbs in both low beam and especially high beams. High beams seem to illuminate much further than the stock projectors.

Again, this is subjective, but I feel like I lost some width, not much but I do feel like I lost some.

Comparing to my previous FX-R's that I had in my Evo X, the MLED's lose allot of width, but I'm going off of memory from years ago and I honestly couldn't tell you what bulbs or ballasts I had in those.

When discussing options with EMtuning, it was mentioned that the MLED 2.0's offer more output than G5-R's on Osram bulbs and 35w ballast's.

However, if you use a 55w ballasts, the G5-R's would win.

I am happy with this upgrade and I think most of you would be as well, however if width is your number 1 priority, there may be better options available, I'm no expert.

The good news is EMtuning had the hardware and knowledge to make our projector upgrades plug and play for the most part.

For those wondering about after sales support from EMtuning, I'm here to tell you it could not of been better, Trups was in constant contact with me on IG, anytime I had a question, he answered quickly and had the answer I needed. Even during the DTC errors we encountered, he didn't hesitate to get on a live IG video call with me help me through all the VCDS options until we found the solution to the DTC problems. I cannot speak highly enough of EMtuning. Until I bought these projectors I never even heard of them, so this was my one and only experience with them. I highly recommend then for retrofit projects.

This upgrade came with custom projector mounting adapters and required no cutting/grinding, or irreversible changes to the car, in fact I'm keeping the old projectors in case I ever sell the car I can move the MLED's to another vehicle.

I said I would get pictures of light output both before and after, however I couldn't get the before pictures, life events prevented that, I'm sorry about that.

I will also gather all my thoughts and pictures and create a complete how to and add it to this thread.

Here are the output pictures for you guys.
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[2by2handsofblue]

Nice. I was told my emtuning, the g5 hella had better light output than the mled.
Not sure by how much.
Even though mled are more pricey, it would save u on cost when u need to buy new bulbs.
But for me, I might get the g5 hella with upgraded ballast.
I prefer better and wider light out put.


we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[tsitalon1]

I'm having second thoughts about my width comment, after driving down country back roads for 45 minutes, I'm just not sure I lost any width.

The pictures of my car in a parking lot were accidentally taken with my fog lights on, I'll retake the photos with the fogs off.

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[tsitalon1]

Quick update, I had the beams to close together, causing the width to be more narrow than intended, moving the L/R HL adjusters 3 full turns apart from each other has increased the width considerably.

[djn876]

Quick update, I had the beams to close together, causing the width to be more narrow than intended, moving the L/R HL adjusters 3 full turns apart from each other has increased the width considerably.

Any new pics on the way with the new adjustment? Would be interested to see if you have any from the drivers view as well. They look great. This makes me want to throw some in the spare set of headlights I have...

[tsitalon1]

How to install the Morimoto MLED 2.0's into non-AFS headlight assemblies:

1. Follow this guide to remove and open the Headlight assemblies:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/708079-HID-Lens-replacement-DIY

I found it easier to remove the LED corner bracket instead of disconnecting the wire connector:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201229_084014.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97736&title=img-20201229-084014&cat=500)

Also, be aware, my LED tube moved within it's seat when I pulled off the chrome trim piece, I was able to push it back into place once I heated the trim piece in the oven for a few minutes at 200º F:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201228_201159.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97737&title=img-20201228-201159&cat=500)

2. unclip the auto-leveling motor connector by pressing in each direction shown, I just used a large flat blade screwdriver, but pliers may work as well:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_105138.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97745&title=img-20201227-105138&cat=500)

3. Remove the projector bracket pivot mount by removing the two screws circled in red:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_104822.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97744&title=img-20201227-104822&cat=500)

4. Step 1 should of had you remove the two electronics modules on the bottom of the HL assembly and the HID bulbs, so at this point your projector should not be connected to the ballast, if that is correct, you should now be able to angle the projector bracket away from the HL assembly by pulling it out of the corner mount, make sure you disconnect the Highbeam shutter wire as well, just place a small screwdriver where the arrow indicates:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_104832.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97755&title=img-20201227-104832&cat=500)
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_110409.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97757&title=img-20201227-110409&cat=500)

5. The pivot bracket mount that you removed in step three will need to be transferred to the new bracket, to remove it from the old bracket you need to heat it up with a heat gun and pull the tabs away from the center bushing (use a 90º pic, or small scewdriver), just enough to clear the lip, then pull straight back away from the bracket. see pics for a visual:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_111712.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97741&title=img-20201227-111712&cat=500)
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_111658.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97756&title=img-20201227-111658&cat=500)

6. Mount the new MLED projectors to the EMtuning included brackets (leave them a little loose), make sure you look at the bracket itself and match the L/R marking to the original OEM projector L/R markings. Also notice the new projectors screw into the bracket from the font and not the back:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_120931.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97742&title=img-20201227-120931&cat=500)

7. Mount the new projector with bracket to the HL assembly by reversing steps 3 & 4.

8. Mount the LED driver to the rear of the MLED heatsink using the top screw hole and included screws in the MLED projector box:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_135918.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97743&title=img-20201227-135918&cat=500)

9. When wiring the projector to the LED driver, be careful, it's possible to reverse polarity, make sure the + side of the harness is on the same side as the red wire:
https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20201227_140358.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97739&title=img-20201227-140358&cat=500)

There should also be a highbeam input to 9006 adapter in the EMtuning kit, make sure it's connected to the "high" 9006 connector marked on the back of the LED driver.

Temporarily mount both electronics modules back on the bottom of the HL assembly and plug them in.

The white plug on the 9006 adapter harness plugs into the ballast.

10. Without installing the trim pieces or covers, mount the HL assembly to you car with one top bolt, connect the wires and check that the new projector lights up, then check rotational alignment, since the projector has about 1-1.5mm travel, it's possible you need to check that the beam is perfectly level, once you have it level, tighten the 4 projector screws to the bracket. (see pic in step 6)

11. if everything works as intended (lows/highs), and rotational alignment is good, pull the HL assembly back off the car, glue the black projector shroud (included in the EMtuning kit) to the MLED projector with JB Qwik (tabs should be at 10/2/6 clock positions), remove both electronics modules again and reverse actions in step 1 to put the assemblies back together.

12. If you get any errors on your dash, they will most likely be DTC 03206 and 03205, you can remove them by disabling load monitoring on the high beam shutter circuit, follow pic to see correct long coding byte and bit to change, simply uncheck the entry I have in red:
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[djn876]

That's a great writeup, I wish the SQ5 lights weren't permasealed, I didn't mind the retrofitting, but I would almost just as soon pay someone just to open them next time I decide to do a set they were such a pain.

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[a4darkness]

Appreciate the detailed write up.


How to install the Morimoto MLED 2.0's into non-AFS headlight assemblies

Yeah let's see the output and cutoff!


I'll try to get some tonight

[tsitalon1]

Here are my final results, with beam pattern aimed the way I like them.

The wall photos are from about 40-50 feet away.

For the parking lot photo, you need to realize that the parking lot is about 3.5-4 lanes wide and uphill a bit as well.

I'm completely happy with my purchase.

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[no thx]

Damn that is a really sharp cutoff.


I'll be doing this once I get off my ass next year . Thanks for doing this

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[2by2handsofblue]

Looks good. It seems u had to do more adjustments than u had to do.
As longnits better than OEM lol.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[djn876]

Looks good. It seems u had to do more adjustments than u had to do.
As longnits better than OEM lol.

we are the borg! resistance is futile.Retrofitting is never going to be 100% PnP, and will always need at some adjustments. This was overall a really good package and pretty straightforward build with great results. Not sure what you would be expecting for adjustments, but it will always be off from OEM when you first get them in.

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[2by2handsofblue]

Retrofitting is never going to be 100% PnP, and will always need at some adjustments. This was overall a really good package and pretty straightforward build with great results. Not sure what you would be expecting for adjustments, but it will always be off from OEM when you first get them in.

Sent from my SM-G988U using Audizine Forum mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=87676)Good point. But it would be nice if u didnt have to lol

we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[a4darkness]

Looks like an Ecode cutoff, very nice.

[tsitalon1]

Damn that is a really sharp cutoff.


I'll be doing this once I get off my ass next year . Thanks for doing this

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No problem, glad to help !

[davidluab]

After speaking with EMtuning , their suggestion was to mount the LED driver to the rear of the heat sink with the included screws, no adapters are needed at all and there are no heat concerns.

I've already tested for adequate clearance during the auto leveling procedure and everything was fine.212922

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How do they work after 3 years?
some problem in the motor of headlight for the weight of the driver?

[hodan]

No silicon.

Butyl tape. Same stuff that’s used to seal them now.

[Bastard6]

Quick test to ensure it lights up properly212921

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Any longterm update? Been trying to get a response from EM but so far nothing. Would love a brighter option!

Thanks!