Link to Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvgRommX1Ec&feature=youtu.be
Link to Fog Light Kit: http://www.motorfiend.com/honda-element-2003-2004-light-p-2774.html
Price: $89.95
3000K HID Kit: http://www.motorfiend.com/3000K-Yellow-Xenon-HID-Kit-Single-Beam/?cPath=136
Price: $69.95
Mini Ballasts: http://www.motorfiend.com/mini-replacement-ballast-p-2784.html
Price: $32.95
There was a lot of controversy over my HID headlight install video. The reason being is that I installed the HID kit into a regular halogen housing. The opponents to this wanted me to install the kit into projector beam housings. While this is a good idea and required by law in some places, the added expense priced me out of that market. I can say however that I have not had anyone flash me or complain that my lights were blinding them. I think the key is to make sure that you properly aim the lights before you set out on the road. That said, I’m back installing HID’s into my new fog lights for my Honda Element. There is less chance of blinding anyone with these lights as the premise for auxiliary lighting is to mount it as low as possible. The reason for this is to make it easier to see in inclement weather.
You can use this video series as just a straight up install instructional for the fog light kit available from Motor Fiend. You can also use it to modify the kit to accommodate the HID bulbs. Since shooting this video 3 months ago I have not had any issues with blinding other drivers or issues with the kit other than some moisture that shows up in the housings from time to time. That’s probably due to the seal at the back of the housing. If I were to do this again I might make the hole in the back of the housing larger to accommodate just installing replacement bulbs without having to solder them in. Otherwise, it’s a great kit and I really enjoy using it. Just be sure to check your local laws regarding the installation and use of auxiliary lighting, as well as HID lighting before you commit to a project like this.
Here’s some useful links for you.
HID Headlight Install video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB-KQIySb7w
Re: HID Headlight Install video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBbAGqpH0pM
HID Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8OnMcA302g
Element Grill Installation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bg0PGM3SrY
Tools
Power Probe: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/power-probe-pp219ftc-power-probe-ii-w-case-diagnostic-tool-kit/#oid=1002_1
Clip Removal Tool: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench-41850-3-piece-body-clip-set/#oid=1002_1
Automatic Center Punch: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-30280-automatic-center-punch-5-1-2-long/#oid=1002_1
Stepped Drill Bit: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/irwin-10234cb-unibit-step-drill-bit-12-hole-3-16-7-8/#oid=1002_1
Soldering Iron: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/wall-lenk-l40-40-watt-soldering-iron/#oid=1002_1
Flux: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/firepower-1423-1101-soldering-paste-flux-2-oz-can-general-purpose/#oid=1002_1
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That brown connection with the blue single wire runs through the firewall for the foglight connection
Hey Eric. I had an Audi A6 avant .
It had HID installed they were fantastic .
So good you didn't really need High beam .
Now I've upgraded to a late 2006 VW Touareg .
It has as standard in the UK HID low beams with auto levelling headlights .
They are dreadful . I'm sure 16th century candles would be an improvement. Not joking .
The car had projector headlamps too . Also corner illumination. Which is brighter than the headlights .
Being in GB we can't modify even though we have left the EU .
Light brightness is such a contentious subject .
Loving the videos you produce . Thank you .
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wish HID on the honda SUV…
no wonder why this man use a cap on the mead
I plugged everything the same but my switch light stays on with the car off.
Hey Eric got a question I just installed fog light kit just like yours. But my fog light switch stay lit up and when I press the switch it gets brighter indicating that the fog lights are on inwhich they are. But my concern is the light on the switch staying on when the car is off and parked. Should I get another switch?
Hey Eric love what you’re doing with the Honda elements, just moved to Idaho and it’s cu-cu-cold any info on block heaters for my 06 element?
Part 2 link done be broken, Eric.
Anyone have a recommendation where to get more body clips/fasteners for the plastic bumper and wheel well?
The Eric great video solid info 💪🏻💥💪🏼💥
Man, this is beyond me…
😒 hmmm that grill is triggering me 😒
What was the relay wiring harness looks like the one for the CR-V are they the same
That's why I use HID's, they're a lot safer for night driving. I hit a buck in 2010, not a dollar, and I don't want that to happen again. I got lucky and only put a hole in the left side of the bumper. Just that was enough to almost loose control.
What is the radiator looking thing in front of the radiator? Mine is literally crumbling away.
time to switch to led. yay new video's lol
Eric just found you on Youtube…Can you please help me to find and replace my EGR Valve on the Honda Element?
You will obey a dumb law but install TWO glare kits. Laughable……
I just recently switched from hid to led for the fog lights on my '99 civic ex and it's a major improvement. Check out my review on Amazon of the Xprite 60w 4 inch led fog lights for pictures & whatnot. The fog light reflector housing is nearly identical on my civic and your Honda Element, AND you can get films to put on the lens to make them whatever color you want.
hi fist of all thanks for all the time and effort for posting these videos ,they are really helpful ,just quick question,could you please send me the model of the fog lights kit,also you have mentioned about smaller ballast ,aren't they coming with the package already,
Just use 2 flashlights and ur good to go
excellent instructional. You cover everything very well. I just found your sight a couple days ago, watched a number of them, very nice. Keep up the good work. I will be watching more, as I have an 04 ex AWD.GGM
I know this is an old video but I just have to point out how horrible the beam pattern is on the PnP HIDs in the headlights. It has too much foreground, poor width, and poor distance. You may think it's better just because it's brighter than halogen, but in reality, you don't see any better. A proper retrofit with xenon or bixenon projectors would yield far superior results.
no need to add a extra hid relay kit. the extra two wires off the hids are to test polarities.
Hi I'm having trouble with my fog lights on my honda accord I got it checked out my wiring are good but sometimes when I push the fog light switch the light do come on but most of the it doesn't. I got a auto shop worker to look at it. He got it to work but when I drove it out of the shop and pushed the switch it doesn't work. The grounds are good. So my best bet is the switch itself should I just replace the switch? The technician did say it might be cause by a bad connection between the switch and the wire. Thanks
Eric you should do a projector retrofit in the headlight same light out put..alot more precision without the binding!..did it on my Acura cl.
Pnp hids are not the right way to do things. All they do is cause glare that blinds other drivers, and they actually hurt your distance vision in your fog lights there. They throw all that extra light right in front of your car, which makes your pupils contract, which lets in less light, and makes things in the distance appear darker, hence why factory fog lights turn off when you turn on the high beams. If you really want proper hid lighting in your car what you need to do is retrofit hid projectors.
ok. thanks eric!!
BOOST THAT K24!!!
Hmm "going back on your word" "diss honest mechanic???"
never mind, have to lear to finish your videos before commenting 🙂
Hey Eric, would it not have been a possibility to take the power from your headlights with a relay? in this way when you switch on your high beam, the foglights automaticly shut of ? Great show !
Thanks Eric! I really appreciate your videos with your Honda Element. I just got one and love it!
@EricTheCarGuy if you download this pdf (http://www.handa-accessories.com/element/04fogs.pdf) it will show you how the OEM kit is installed and might have helped, i dont know if you looked at it or not before you installed or while you were installing this kit but i used the same website to look over the installation of my fog lights on my prelude
The sound in the garage makes your voice sound nice. Good quality video.
No one should tell you how to customize your car that's why it is your car keep up the good work
Silly American laws.
"Because Racecar!"
Eric has actually done the right thing. The reason you install a relay with the kit is because the stock headlight relay is rated for 20 amps normally which is fine for halogen bulbs. But HID kits draw 20-25 amps on start up, then as they warm up, current draw drops to about 2-3 amps. This is why HID kits come with a larger 30 amp relay. Some stock vehicle relays will work, but will probably fail over time due to the large current