GUIDE: Changing P1 to P2 headlights (4 pin) - Page 4

Lou Ferrigno · Nov 24th, 2012, 19:51

This is an excellent guide written by JSeaman but I do not understand why the pink and yellow wires inside the phase 2 headlights need to be cut.

The yellow is a common earth, could it not be left as is ?

The pink is a side light live feed and is connected to one of the external pins on the headlight units. Why not connect the existing side light feed to the external pin.

elf69 · Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:32

Not got my phase 2 lights yet but im getting a set.

Great guide will be very helpful thanks

kimmyb · Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:34

I have the same problems tryin to fit my new light even tho I got the connectors for the new lights could I use them ?

Dog_Book · Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:05

I think you guys need to learn about car wiring first lol and get a set of crimps and terminals

Shame your not close to me id do it for ya easy

kimmyb · Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:07

hi im doin the same for my s40 2000 yr 2001 headlights the same as you but I have the connections on my new lights is there a way to use them instead of cutting all those wire s ???

kimmyb · Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:08

must admit fantastic guide I mean wow clear easy as it looks done my a professional

Dog_Book · Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimmyb

hi im doin the same for my s40 2000 yr 2001 headlights the same as you but I have the connections on my new lights is there a way to use them instead of cutting all those wire s ???

You have to get the opposing connector from the wiring loom that's how i did mines although it was easier cos i had 5 wire and the twin lights were 5 wire to.

Blue 8 · Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:29

A great guide fella , I'll be doing this later on in year .

kimmyb · Apr 3rd, 2013, 10:11

could I use the p2 connectors and join them up instead of redoin all those wires on the 4pin to a 5 pin just join wires to the clip connection but redo the side lights wires ???I have to new lights as well of the connection clip that belongs to the new lights so I thought u se that instead of theses clamps male/ female / just wire them up but have one wire left out as yellow but follow that for side light wiring ???

kimmyb · Apr 3rd, 2013, 17:50

i have a black wire on my model s40 yr 2000 ??? and confused on the clip to take off from the ignition barrell as they look different????

Nov 24th, 2012, 19:51	#31
Lou Ferrigno Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:42 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Yorkshire	Why cut the yellow and pink side light wires ? This is an excellent guide written by JSeaman but I do not understand why the pink and yellow wires inside the phase 2 headlights need to be cut. The yellow is a common earth, could it not be left as is ? The pink is a side light live feed and is connected to one of the external pins on the headlight units. Why not connect the existing side light feed to the external pin.

Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:32	#32
elf69 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2013 14:43 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camborne	Not got my phase 2 lights yet but im getting a set. Great guide will be very helpful thanks __________________ Proud owner of a V40 1.8 1998 Estate with winter pack fitted. http://www.pentaxpx.co.uk

Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:34	#33
kimmyb Junior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 18:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: swansea	wires I have the same problems tryin to fit my new light even tho I got the connectors for the new lights could I use them ?

Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:05	#34
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	I think you guys need to learn about car wiring first lol and get a set of crimps and terminals Shame your not close to me id do it for ya easy __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:07	#35
kimmyb Junior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 18:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: swansea	wires hi im doin the same for my s40 2000 yr 2001 headlights the same as you but I have the connections on my new lights is there a way to use them instead of cutting all those wire s ???

Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:08	#36
kimmyb Junior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 18:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: swansea	wires must admit fantastic guide I mean wow clear easy as it looks done my a professional

Apr 2nd, 2013, 23:29	#38
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	A great guide fella , I'll be doing this later on in year . __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Apr 3rd, 2013, 10:11	#39
kimmyb Junior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 18:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: swansea	wires could I use the p2 connectors and join them up instead of redoin all those wires on the 4pin to a 5 pin just join wires to the clip connection but redo the side lights wires ???I have to new lights as well of the connection clip that belongs to the new lights so I thought u se that instead of theses clamps male/ female / just wire them up but have one wire left out as yellow but follow that for side light wiring ??? Last edited by kimmyb; Apr 3rd, 2013 at 10:13.

Apr 3rd, 2013, 17:50	#40
kimmyb Junior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 18:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: swansea	wire s i have a black wire on my model s40 yr 2000 ??? and confused on the clip to take off from the ignition barrell as they look different????

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