DIY: Ford EcoSport LED Headlights upgrade

petroguzzler · 1st June 2018, 14:13

Vid6639,

On cars using H7 bulbs for the low beam, would the following bulb from Philips work?

https://www.philips.co.in/c-p/12985B...-bulb/overview

As per the spec sheet, it should be a plug and play modification. The voltage required is 12V which is as per stock specifications but the power consumption (stock: 55W) isn't mentioned.

Vid6639 · 6th June 2018, 10:01

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Originally Posted by petroguzzler

Vid6639,

On cars using H7 bulbs for the low beam, would the following bulb from Philips work?

https://www.philips.co.in/c-p/12985B...-bulb/overview

As per the spec sheet, it should be a plug and play modification. The voltage required is 12V which is as per stock specifications but the power consumption (stock: 55W) isn't mentioned.

Yup. H7 is the easiest plug and play since the connector is usually outside. It's the simplest change.

Don't worry in terms of wattage. the LED will draw lesser wattage than the same stock bulb i.e. less than 55W.

roy_libran · 2nd July 2018, 10:28

Vid - Excellent thread, thanks!
I also have an Ecosport, specifically the 2013 AT model, and it's still running on stock headlamps.
Without spending too much, and without getting into the hassle of importing stuff into India, which, in your opinion, would give me the best possible upgrade?
I was about to go for the Xtremevisions, but if you think I can get something substantially better for a little more money, please can you advise?
Thanks.

pixantz · 5th July 2018, 00:22

Anyone has a good fix for the lousy projector headlamp on the Thunderbird? I think I read somewhere but can't recollect that there is a good fix to get the low beam projector to acceptable levels?

Vid6639 · 5th July 2018, 01:14

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Originally Posted by roy_libran

Vid - Excellent thread, thanks!
I also have an Ecosport, specifically the 2013 AT model, and it's still running on stock headlamps.
Without spending too much, and without getting into the hassle of importing stuff into India, which, in your opinion, would give me the best possible upgrade?
I was about to go for the Xtremevisions, but if you think I can get something substantially better for a little more money, please can you advise?
Thanks.

Philips has the H4 LED's as well. They are around 7-8K. Very similar to what I have. Make sure you get the latest model.

https://www.amazon.in/Philips-H4-Ult.../dp/B07B27DM89

Vid6639 · 9th July 2018, 15:37

Headlights have been working well so far. These are a good upgrade for sure but as I mentioned earlier, the Ford Ecosport reflector design is poor.

However now having gone a little crazy on LED's. I am ordering the following: http://a.co/h4eao8Q

This is purely to test my theory and see if there is a more VFM LEd option than the Philips, Morimoto, Xenondepot bulbs.

For anyone wanting or willing to try expensive bulbs pls. look at Morimoto Profile peak, or https://gtrlighting.com/gtr-lighting...rd-generation/. I'm not to keen on spending ~$100-200 for trial

The GTR lighting Ultra series 3 LED are known to be the brightest LEd on the market today.

Chillout · 27th July 2018, 07:58

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

However now having gone a little crazy on LED's. I am ordering the following: http://a.co/h4eao8Q
.

Vid, not sure if you had a chance to buy this ,this is currently not in stock,any other recommendations in this price range.

Vid6639 · 27th July 2018, 08:49

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Originally Posted by Chillout

Vid, not sure if you had a chance to buy this ,this is currently not in stock,any other recommendations in this price range.

That model is no longer on sale by Beamtech but you can get exact same one from Auxbeam with same reviews: http://a.co/9MVwyAz

BEamtech has replaced it with a newer model: http://a.co/czk8bGB This is fan based and not the fins for cooling.

And here's links to aliexpress for similar ones:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...27c44a53HSoWKr

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Osla...ceBeautifyAB=0

Chillout · 27th July 2018, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

And here's links to aliexpress for similar ones:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...27c44a53HSoWKr

Thank you Vid, I purchased the above one, they had a flash sale going on and cost me 1200. Will let you know how it turns out. I currently have Osram, but not that happy.

srinath34 · 29th July 2018, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

And here's links to aliexpress for similar ones:

Hi Vidyut, thanks a lot for this thread for helping out fellow EcoSport owners facing headlight woes.

I am planning to buy the ones in the quoted link from Aliexpress. Just wanted to know if these show any error on the Sync screen on the dashboard.

Oslamp Auto Led H7 Headlight H13 9005 HB3 9006 HB4 Led H4 Car Bulb 6500K CSP Chip 50W 8000lm Fan-less H8 H11 Fog Lamp All-in-one

On another note, I have got led bulbs for all 4 indicators and these suffer from hyper flashing and get an error message on the screen saying "change left/right indicator bulb as it may not be working". Should I get a LED decoder to get rid of this?

Thanks

a4anurag · 29th July 2018, 23:23

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Originally Posted by srinath34

Should I get a LED decoder to get rid of this?

Yes. You'll need a LED in-line resistor to solve the hyper flashing issue.

Can you post link and images of the LED that you bought for the indicator?

srinath34 · 29th July 2018, 23:42

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

Yes. You'll need a LED in-line resistor to solve the hyper flashing issue.

Can you post link and images of the LED that you bought for the indicator?

This is the one I bought from Aliexpress.

Vid6639 · 29th July 2018, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by srinath34

Hi Vidyut, thanks a lot for this thread for helping out fellow EcoSport owners facing headlight woes.

I am planning to buy the ones in the quoted link from Aliexpress. Just wanted to know if these show any error on the Sync screen on the dashboard.

Oslamp Auto Led H7 Headlight H13 9005 HB3 9006 HB4 Led H4 Car Bulb 6500K CSP Chip 50W 8000lm Fan-less H8 H11 Fog Lamp All-in-one

The ones I have don't have any error and I've tried 2 of them so far. Both didn't have any CANBUS error circuit.

My guess is the indicators are using less current and showing as open causing the hyper flashing which usually happens when one indicator bulb is usually fused and the rest of the indicators now get more current and they hyper flash.

This is not the case with headlights.

Doge · 8th August 2018, 22:49

Hello again Vid,
https://www.amazon.in/myTVS-H4-Headl...s=mytvs+led+h4
What do you think of these for the Ecosport? I can't make any difference out apart the cooling.

Vid6639 · 8th August 2018, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doge

Hello again Vid,
https://www.amazon.in/myTVS-H4-Headl...s=mytvs+led+h4
What do you think of these for the Ecosport? I can't make any difference out apart the cooling.

These are the 3 way lights. Will never work well. The light source will be at the wrong angle completely.

Look at these if getting from India: https://www.amazon.in/NIGHTEYE-Headl...+led+headlight

or check out the Aliexpress links I shared earlier:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vid6639

And here's links to aliexpress for similar ones:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...27c44a53HSoWKr

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Osla...ceBeautifyAB=0

1st June 2018, 14:13	#31
petroguzzler BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madras Posts: 461 Thanked: 264 Times	Re: DIY: Ford EcoSport LED Headlights upgrade Vid6639, On cars using H7 bulbs for the low beam, would the following bulb from Philips work? https://www.philips.co.in/c-p/12985B...-bulb/overview As per the spec sheet, it should be a plug and play modification. The voltage required is 12V which is as per stock specifications but the power consumption (stock: 55W) isn't mentioned. Last edited by petroguzzler : 1st June 2018 at 14:15.
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2nd July 2018, 10:28	#33
roy_libran Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DNCR Posts: 1,698 Thanked: 3,648 Times View My Garage	Re: DIY: Ford EcoSport LED Headlights upgrade Vid - Excellent thread, thanks! I also have an Ecosport, specifically the 2013 AT model, and it's still running on stock headlamps. Without spending too much, and without getting into the hassle of importing stuff into India, which, in your opinion, would give me the best possible upgrade? I was about to go for the Xtremevisions, but if you think I can get something substantially better for a little more money, please can you advise? Thanks.
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5th July 2018, 00:22	#34
pixantz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 774 Thanked: 1,025 Times	Anyone has a good fix for the lousy projector headlamp on the Thunderbird? I think I read somewhere but can't recollect that there is a good fix to get the low beam projector to acceptable levels?
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9th July 2018, 15:37	#36
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,137 Times View My Garage	Re: DIY: Ford EcoSport LED Headlights upgrade Headlights have been working well so far. These are a good upgrade for sure but as I mentioned earlier, the Ford Ecosport reflector design is poor. However now having gone a little crazy on LED's. I am ordering the following: http://a.co/h4eao8Q This is purely to test my theory and see if there is a more VFM LEd option than the Philips, Morimoto, Xenondepot bulbs. For anyone wanting or willing to try expensive bulbs pls. look at Morimoto Profile peak, or https://gtrlighting.com/gtr-lighting...rd-generation/. I'm not to keen on spending ~$100-200 for trial The GTR lighting Ultra series 3 LED are known to be the brightest LEd on the market today.
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8th August 2018, 22:49	#44
Doge BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NCR/Turin Posts: 790 Thanked: 2,050 Times	Re: DIY: Ford EcoSport LED Headlights upgrade Hello again Vid, https://www.amazon.in/myTVS-H4-Headl...s=mytvs+led+h4 What do you think of these for the Ecosport? I can't make any difference out apart the cooling.
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